<span style="color: #222222;">French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned US President Donald Trump against the withdrawal of American troops from northern Syria. In a telephone call with US President, Mr Macron emphasised on the absolute necessity to prevent a re-emergence of the jihadist group Islamic State.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp; </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The French President said the troop pullout and Turkey's subsequent offensive against Kurds in the region have increased the threat of an IS resurgence. The French presidential palace said in a statement that Mr Macron also held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi counterpart President Barham Saleh.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp; </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Paris and other European capitals are concerned that the IS members held by the Kurdish authorities could escape and take advantage of the chaos in the region to regroup.</span><br />
News On AIR | October 15, 2019 8:48 AM
French Prez cautions Trump against withdrawal of American troops from northern Syria