His abrupt move sparked concern among officials in Washington and allies abroad and prompted Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to resign. It also alarmed the Kurdish YPG militia which has been Washington’s main ally against Islamic State in Syria, but is considered a terrorist organization by Ankara. However, Erdogan said Turkey would confront the YPG in the same way that it will take on Islamic State. The YPG has been a key ally in the campaign against Islamic State, an alliance that has long caused tension between Washington and Ankara. A senior Turkish security official told Reuters last week Washington needed to allow Turkey to use its bases in Syria.

Source: bd News24 January 08, 2019 11:37 UTC