Manbij news
Follow RT for stories on Manbij, including breaking news and updates. Manbij is a town in Aleppo governorate, north-west Syria. It is located close to the border with Turkey, and is therefore strategically important. After the US announced, in 2018, that it is to withdraw troops from Syria, Turkey requested the removal the Kurdish militia from Manbij as well – find more details on that on RT. In November 2018, joint Turkey-US patrols began in Manbij in order to ease tensions between the two countries. In January 2019, the Syrian Army entered the area, with support from Russian military. On January 16, a suicide bombing took place during US-led coalition training. The Manbij blast claimed the lives of 20 people, including 5 US soldiers – find news on that on RT. Islamic State took responsibility for the attack. Visit RT to get the latest updates on Manbij suicide bombing, as well as statements by world leaders and other officials, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump. Don’t miss experts’ and analysts’ opinions on the Manbij blast, as well on the situation in the town and on the Syrian crisis in general.
- Turkey prepared to take Syria’s Manbij, won’t let it turn into ‘swamp’ like N. Iraq – Erdogan
Ankara has “almost completed” preparations for another military operation in Syria and will launch it if “promises” made by other parties about the protection of its borders are not kept, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.Jan 21, 2019 20:10World News - Erdogan on Manbij blast: ‘Trump won’t halt Syrian withdrawal because it would mean ISIS wins’The terrorist attack in Syria’s Manbij killed 20 people, including 5 US soldiers, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, adding he believes the attack won’t make US President Donald Trump to cancel the withdrawal of troops.Jan 16, 2019 16:58World News
- US-led coalition says American soldiers killed in Syria after blast in Kurdish-held Manbij (VIDEOS)An apparent suicide bombing hit the Kurdish-controlled northern Syrian city of Manbij during a “routine” US-led coalition patrol, killing several US troops and civilians. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.Jan 16, 2019 11:43World News
- Russian military police begin patrolling Syria’s Manbij area (VIDEO)Russian military police have started to patrol the area around the city of Manbij in Syria’s Aleppo governorate. The move follows Syrian government troops entering the area and is aimed at preventing hostilities.Jan 8, 2019 11:40World News
- Kurdish troops begin withdrawal from Syria’s ManbijUS-backed Kurdish militia has begun to withdraw from Manbij in northern Syria, inviting the Syrian army to move in as Turkey masses troops on the border. Kurdish presence in the city was a major irritant for Turkey.Jan 2, 2019 20:10World News
- ‘Land swap’ between Turkey & Syria – an option to avoid standoff over Manbij?The Kurdish-held city of Manbij is a huge conundrum for Damascus, Ankara and Moscow as no one wants to lose lands, troops or allies. To stop a northern Syria standoff, it all could be sliced into areas of influence, analysts say.Dec 29, 2018 20:30World News
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