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As Trump Aids and Abets Turkey’s War Crimes, the UN Must Act
It is essential that the UN act immediately to stop the carnage and allow humanitarian relief into the war-torn region.
Pentagon Chief Says US Forces Leaving Syria Are Shifting to Iraq
This comes as Trump tweets he's “bringing soldiers home.”
Is Trump More Concerned With Erdoğan Relationship Than With Kurdish Lives?
The future of Rojava’s secular, feminist democracy is increasingly unclear.
Trump Defends Syria Withdrawal as House Votes 354 to 60 to Condemn His Actions
Turkey’s assault on Kurdish-controlled areas in northern Syria has resulted in the displacement of 300,000 civilians.
Rep. Ro Khanna: We Need a Responsible Withdrawal From Syria
"We can’t just get involved in a place and then walk away and not have some moral responsibility,' said Rep. Khanna.
US Drone Program May Have Helped Turkey Kill Kurds for Over a Decade
A largely secret program appears to have been using drones to help Turkey stalk and kill Kurds.
Democrats Spar About “Endless War.” Will Any of Them End It?
In order to end this war era, the U.S. has to admit it was wrong.
Kurds Turn to Bashar al-Assad for Protection as US Abandons Former Allies
Turkey is facing increasing international condemnation for invading northern Syria.
Pentagon Confirms US Forces in Syria Came Under Turkish Artillery Fire
“This is what happens when a country goes into a war of expansion so callously and rapidly,” says CodePink.
Turkey Outspends Kurdish Forces on Lobbying in Washington, DC
The Turkish government spent roughly $12.3 million on high-profile D.C. lobbying firms to influence the U.S. government.