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US preparing for troop withdrawal from Syria: US media

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The United States is preparing to withdraw its troops from Syria, US media reported Wednesday, a major move that throws into question America's role in the region.

A US defense official told CNN the US was planning a "full" and "rapid" withdrawal of troops. The Wall Street Journal said the withdrawal would be from northeastern Syria.

The Pentagon refused to comment. Currently about 2,000 US forces are in Syria.

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First Published: Dec 19 2018 | 8:25 PM IST

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