Turkish army conducts patrols in Syria's Manbij
Turkish Armed Forces on Wednesday began a second round of patrolling in the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of the objective to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terror group.
According to an Anadolu Agency correspondent on the ground, armored vehicles belonging to the Turkish military entered near the Sacu river, which separates the Jarabulus region from Manbij.
The U.S. forces on the ground are also simultaneously conducting patrols across Manbij's northern Dadat district.
Turkish army vehicles were spotted entering Syria's Manbij from the town of Jarabulus, the area spanning Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield. The joint U.S. and Turkish forces carried out patrols in an area overlooking the U.S. base in Syria's countryside of Dadat.
Turkish Armed Forces start second patrol in Syria’s Manbij
Turkish troops are due to reach the city center of Syria’s Manbij as the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s Syrian affiliate, the YPG/PYD, withdraws. On Monday, the Turkish army announced the start of patrols in Manbij by Turkish and U.S. troops in line with a previously agreed-upon roadmap for eliminating terrorists and stabilizing the area.The troops are due to enter Manbij after passing through the countryside of Dadat, Shuyukh Tahtani and Fawqani. Once the terror group is cleared from the Euphrates River’s west, an area of 3,600 square kilometers will be secured. Video: Joint Turkey-US patrol forces enter Syria's ManbijThe implementation of the Manbij roadmap is being evaluated as the result of Turkey’s resolute stance on terror, and sources claim that following the actualization of the roadmap, the YPG/PYD terror group will no longer be able to occupy northern Syria.Manbij locals recently held demonstrations against the YPG/PYD and hailed Turkey’s Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch operations which cleared Syrian regions of terror elements.Largest tribe in Manbij back Turkish patrol forcesThe Manbij roadmap was first announced after a meeting in Washington between Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.The deal focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the northern Syrian city and establishing stability in the region.'Turkish patrols in Manbij give hope for homecoming'Turkey has said that the presence of terror forces near its border constitute a threat and has launched military operations and other efforts to rid the region of terrorists.The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. The PKK has been conducting armed violence in the southeastern part of Turkey since 1984. More than 40,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the three-decade long conflict.Manbij roadmap shows Turkey’s diplomatic strength: BozdağFirst phase of Turkey-US Manbij roadmap becomes clear'Manbij deal would not exist without Olive Branch op'
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The first patrols by both Turkish and U.S. troops in the region began on June 18.
The Manbij deal, which was made between Turkey and the U.S., focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the northern Syrian city in order to stabilize in the region.
The agreement was first announced after a meeting in Washington earlier in June between Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The largest tribe in the northern Syrian city of Manbij said on Tuesday it supports the Turkish troops patrolling the region and expects the U.S. to fulfill its commitment.In a statement, Elbubanna said: “We are following closely the implementation of the Manbij roadmap reached by Turkey and the U.S."We as the biggest tribe in Manbij support the patrolling of Turkish troops, which will play a major role in ensuring stability and security, on behalf of all our members inside and outside Manbij and on behalf of all free tribes.“The U.S. is required to fulfill its commitment to withdraw all YPG/PKK terrorists from Manbij to east of the Euphrates so that people who escaped from Manbij are able to return to their home."The U.S. should establish a civilian government that manages the region by consolidating the whole community in Manbij, takes care of private property, and respects the freedom and traditions of the people."Turkey to continue destroying PKK strongholds in QandilThe Manbij roadmap was announced after a June 4 meeting in Washington between Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.The deal focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the northern Syrian city of Manbij and on stability in the region.Should the model prove a success, Turkey has said it will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria.
Largest tribe in Manbij back Turkish patrol forces
Should the model prove to be a success, Turkey will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.
Turkey has said the presence of terror forces near its border constitute a threat and has launched military operations and other efforts to rid the region of terrorists
Arabs account for more than 90 percent of the local population in Manbij.