Reality in Syria “safety zone” US / Turkey joint patrol September 9 5:45
The United States and Turkey have started full-scale joint patrols in an area where a "safe zone" is planned for the return of refugees in the northern part of Syria, where the civil war continues. The establishment of a safety zone, where the leaders of both countries have been discussing since last year, has become a reality.
Northern Syria is dominated by Kurdish forces supported by the United States after the fight against the radical group IS = Islamic State, but in December last year President Trump announced a policy to withdraw the American troops In addition, talks have been ongoing with the neighboring Turkish President Erdogan, who advocates the Kurdish power, to establish a “safe zone”.
The US and Turkey launched a joint operation headquarters last month for this adjustment, but on the 8th they introduced ground forces and started full-scale joint patrols in areas where safety zones are planned.
In this safety zone, President Erdogan last week clarified the idea of returning more than 1 million of the 3.6 million Syrian refugees accepted in his country and called on the international community for assistance.
Regarding this joint patrol, senior officials from the Syrian Assad government told the state-run news agency that it was a serious violation of international law that infringed Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity, but was strongly repelled. The establishment of safety zones has become a reality.