Shervan Derwish
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Oct- 2019 -8 OctoberMiddle East
Isolated Manbij faces rival Syrian factions on two fronts
Forces loyal to the Syrian government and Turkey-backed rebels mobilized near Manbij ahead of an expected Turkish incursion into Syria
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Jan- 2019 -2 JanuaryMiddle East
“This is our reward?”: After 4 years fighting ISIS, Syrian Kurds face uncertain future as US pivots to Turkey
Senior Kurdish officials told Jared Szuba they were left in the dark after Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops and back Erdogan’s plan for northern Syria
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Nov- 2018 -1 NovemberMiddle East
Joint US-Turkey patrols begin near Manbij, Syria
US and Turkish forces began joint patrols around the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of a "roadmap" reached earlier this year that saw the YPG withdraw
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Jun- 2018 -8 JuneMiddle East
US gave guarantees to protect Manbij after Turkey deal, MMC spokesperson says
Shervan Derwish says the US and Coalition gave Manbij Military Council assurance that Manbij would not be attacked
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