US Commander Meets with Terror Group Leader in Syria
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January 19, 2025 05:30
syria - CENTCOM General Michael Erik Kurilla met with SDG leader Mazlum Abdi in northern Syria to discuss efforts against ISIS.
US Commander Meets with SDG Leader
CENTCOM General Michael Erik Kurilla met with Mazlum Abdi, the leader of the PKK/YPG-backed SDG in northern Syria. The meeting also included CJTF-OIR Commander Major General Kevin Leahy and CSOJTF-L Commander Brigadier General Michael Brooks.
Visit to El Hol Camp
General Kurilla also visited the El Hol camp where thousands of ISIS-affiliated individuals are detained, emphasizing the importance of preventing ISIS resurgence in the region. The US considers its cooperation with SDG crucial in this effort.