News Alert: U.S. military has begun withdrawing troops from Syria, initiating a drawdown that has blindsided allies

U.S. forces have "begun the process of our deliberate withdrawal from Syria," a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State said in a statement. "Out of concern for operational security, we will not discuss specific timelines, locations or troop movements." President Trump's announcement that he was moving to withdraw troops from Syria prompted widespread confusion, with administration officials offering different timelines for its completion.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 11, 6:38 AM     U.S. military has begun withdrawing troops from Syria, initiating a drawdown that has blindsided allies U.S. forces have "begun the process of our deliberate withdrawal from Syria," a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State said in a statement. "Out of concern for operational security, we will not discuss specific timelines, locations or troop movements." President Trump's announcement that he was moving to withdraw troops from Syria prompted widespread confusion, with administration officials offering different timelines for its completion. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071