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Turkish Defense Minister Vows To Wage Campaign Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militia

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According to a report by Reuters, on Friday, Turkey's defense minister pledged to wage a campaign against a US-backed Syrian Kurdish militia, shining a light on a potential conflict the Unites States has attempted to prevent. Despite being NATO allies, Turkey and the United States remain deeply divided over the implementation of President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw US troops stationed in Syria.

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