European capitals have criticised the Turkish offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria, warning the manoeuvre could lead to an ISIS resurgenceBritain, France and Germany have called for a United Nations Security Council meeting to address Turkey’s military offensive on northern Syria. TURKEY’S OFFENSIVE INTO SYRIA As predicted, Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops has given Turkey the green light to invade. As Turkish troops amassed at the Syrian border ahead of the assault, officials from Britain, France and other European capitals spoke out against the offensive and is potential to engulf the area in chaos. France, which like Britain has operated Special Forces inside Syria since 2016, also condemned the Turkish offensive. The withdrawal of US troops and the potential for the Turkish offensive to plunge northern Syria another cycle of violence has raised questions over the 18,000 ISIS fighters and 70,000 refugees in the country.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 09, 2019 15:11 UTC