Obama Waives Restrictions on Military Assistance to Foreign Forces in Syria

Sputnik

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The assistance include the provision of defense articles and services to forces allied with the United States, according to the release.

“I hereby…determine that the transaction, encompassing the provision of defense articles and services to foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing US military operations to counter terrorism in Syria, is essential to the national security interests of the United States,” Obama said. “[I hereby] waive the prohibitions…related to such a transaction.”  

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4 thoughts on “Obama Waives Restrictions on Military Assistance to Foreign Forces in Syria

  1. “…US military operations to counter terrorism in Syria, is essential to the national security interests of the United States,” Obama said

    The terrorism in Syria was (still is) facilitated by the US and creates more terrorism in the US.

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