Kurdish Australians say families in Syria have been abandoned in face of Turkish invasion
(The Guardian Turkey)

Kurds feel `despondent´ and `totally hopeless´ after Trump´s announcement of US withdrawal leaves friends and relatives at riskKurdish Australians say they fear for family members in northern Syria, and for the future of their people, following Turkish airstrikes, artillery bombardment and military invasion of Kurdish-dominated cities and villages.Following the sudden withdrawal of US troops from the Kurdish-controlled areas of north-eastern Syria - known as Rojava - Turkey has begun a long-threatened assault on Kurdish centres. Related: Scott Morrison says he has `deep concerns` Turkey`s advance into Syria could help Isis Related: `On the edge of a humanitarian catastrophe`: Turkish offensive begins Continue reading...