A US official told AFP that Trump's decision was finalised Tuesday. By AFPMore by this AuthorWASHINGTON,The Islamic State group has been "beaten" in Syria, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday in announcing a stunning order to pull American ground forces from the war-ravaged nation. Lawmakers assailed Trump's decision, saying it could embolden Ankara to attack US-backed Kurdish fighters. Trump has previously voiced skepticism about the US presence in Syria, saying in March he wanted to bring troops home "soon." A senior administration official said Trump's decision was consistent with comments he has made for years.

Source: Daily Nation December 20, 2018 04:41 UTC