US again into Training Syria Militants
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US military advisors started training so-called "moderate" militants in Syria, a media report mentioned. The move represents a complete 180 degree turn around from Obama's 2013 promise not to put any "American boots on the ground in Syria."
The report, from al-Mayadeen satellite channel, cites a military source stating that American military advisors have already arrived in Syria and are training militants near the city of Salma in the western province of Latakia.
"American officers began the training of Turkmen militants around Salma in Latakia province," the channel cited the source as saying.
Russia has set up its air base for its ongoing anti-terror operation in Latakia. Despite Washington's claims that the militants training is now aimed at pushing back "ISIS", Syrian military sources asserted that no "ISIS" forces currently hold positions in northern Latakia. Instead, the al-Nusra Front terrorists continue to attack the Syrian Army.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest announced earlier that the US would be sending around 50 US advisers to Syria to train the militants. He defined the mission as to "train, advice, and assist."
Journalists viewed Obama's decision as contradictory to his previous announcements, viewing it as an escalation in the US military's involvement in the country.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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