It is reported by AFP with reference to an American official.

"US troops in northern Syria were ordered to leave the country," the agency writes.

#BREAKING US troops in northern Syria ordered to leave country: US official pic.twitter.com/dqijlGsZxV

- AFP news agency (@AFP) October 14, 2019

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that US troops completed their mission in Syria and must leave the country.

More on the topic - in the material RT.