Manbij Military Council: US Not to Allow Turkish Deployment in Manbij

Manbij military council announced in a statement that the US has vowed to prevent the Turkish army and Ankara-backed militants from entering the strategic town in Northern Syria, Kurdish media reported as Turkey has started the third round of patrolling mission in the region.

Hawar news reported on Friday that the commander of Manbij military council has held talks with a high-ranking delegation of the US-led coalition, including US Central Command Commander Army General Joseph Votel, Commander of the US Special Forces in Syria and Iraq Jimmy Gerrard and Under-Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rudd in Manbij.

It added that during the meeting, the American side underlined its support for the Manbij military council against the possible dangers, adding that it has long-term plans to continue the support and implemen joint plans.

According to the report, the US delegation has also stressed that it would not allow the Turkish forces to enter Manbij.

Meantime, Anadolu news agency reported on Friday that the third round of the Turkish forces' patrolling missions has started in Manbij region.
  (FNA)
 23/6/18
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