Washington to withdraw troops from all of Syria, says US official

Statement comes after Trump says Islamic State group is "defeated

WASHINGTON: The United States is to fully withdraw its troops from all of Syria, a US official told AFP Wednesday, after President Donald Trump said the Islamic State group had been "defeated."



"Full withdrawal," the official said on condition of anonymity.
"We will ensure force protection is adequately maintained, but as quickly as possible," the official added when asked for a timeline.