YPG-dominated SDF says it controls Manbij protected by U.S.-led coalition, contradicts Russian claim

The northern Syrian city of Manbij is under the protection of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is dominated by the PKK's Syrian affiliate YPG, a YPG-linked militia group announced on Sunday, dismissing Russian claims that the city will be handed over to Assad regime.


The statement came after Russian General Staff had claimed last Friday that an agreement was reached between the Assad regime and the YPG for the peaceful transfer of Manbij's control to the Assad regime forces.

"We in the Manbij Military Council confirm again that Manbij and its rural areas are under the protection of the Manbij Military Council and under the care of the international coalition and its protection," the self-declared ''Manbij military council'' of the terrorist-dominated SDF said.
  [DAILY SABAH WITH REUTERS]
6/3/17
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