Trump declares victory over IS in Syria, orders US troops home 58 SHARES Share it! A US official told AFP that Trump’s decision was finalized Tuesday. “Full withdrawal, all means all,” the official said when asked if the troops would be pulled from across Syria. Lawmakers assailed Trump’s decision, saying it could embolden Ankara to attack US-backed Kurdish fighters. A senior administration official, made available by the White House, said Trump’s decision was consistent with comments he has made for years.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 20, 2018 00:00 UTC