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U.S. Forces And Police Unit Withdraw From Town In Anbar Province

July 23 2019

Iraq

A tactical unit composed of Anbar police and U.S support forces has made a surprise withdrawal from positions in Anbar province, reports Asharq Al-Awsat (London).

According to members of the Anbar provincial council, no reason was given for the withdrawal, which occurred on July 20.

Officials warned that the withdrawal could potentially lead to a spike in ISIS attacks. 

The terrorist group has already begun distributing leaflets pressuring the population to cooperate with them.

The...

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