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Home > World News > First statement from the US following YPG's dissolution decision: Barrack calls it a 'historic event'

First statement from the US following YPG's dissolution decision: Barrack calls it a 'historic event'

US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack described the end of the SDF/YPG's existence as an independent military force as "historic."

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Published: 25.08.2026 23:44 Updated: 25.08.2026 23:44
First statement from the US following YPG's dissolution decision: Barrack calls it a 'historic event'

US Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack commented on the decision regarding the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF/YPG).

Barrack described the end of the organization's existence as an "independent military force" as a "historic event."

Stating that the decision is an important development for the unity and integrity of Syria, Barrack used the phrase "A unified Syria is taking shape" in his assessment.


News Source: 12punto

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