Operation Peace Spring: Setting record straight
(WorldNews South Korea)

After this article was authored, Turkey and the United States made a joint statement on Oct. 17 for Turkey to pause its military operation for 120 hours, in return for the withdrawal of PYD/YPG from the secure zone to 32 kilometers south of Turkish-Syria border, within the five day period. The statement also stipulates the handover of all heavy weapons of the PYD/YPG/SDG and the dismantlement of their fortifications. Turkey has promised to halt the operation if the above terms are met. The U.S. has also promised not to impose new sanctions and stop/withdraw the existing ones once the operation is stopped. - ED. By Ersin Ercin Since the `Operation Peace Spring` was launched by the Turkish...