In 'victory' for Trump, France and U.K. to send more soldiers to Syria

The number of troops is not very large, including only fifteen percent more French soldiers, but it is a symbolic win for the US which is trying to get others to shoulder the burden more.

Syrian Democratic Forces and U.S. troops are seen during a patrol near Turkish border in Hasakah, Syria November 4, 2018

Syrian Democratic Forces and U.S. troops are seen during a patrol near Turkish border in Hasakah, Syria November 4, 2018

(photo credit: RODI SAID / REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JULY 10, 2019 17:29