Iraq contradicts U.S. defense secretary, says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq contradicts U.S. defense secretary, says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq

CBS News  

The White House considers a plan to keep some troops in Syria Baghdad — U.S. troops leaving Syria and heading to neighboring Iraq do not have permission to stay in the country, Iraq's military said Tuesday as American forces continued to pull out of northern Syria after Turkey's invasion of the border region. The statement appears to contradict U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who has said that under the current plan, all U.S. troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq and the military would continue to conduct operations against the Islamic State group to prevent its resurgence in the region. On Tuesday, Esper said he plans to talk to Iraqi leaders to work out details about the U.S. plan to send American troops withdrawing from Syria to Iraq, adding that the U.S. has no plans to have those troops stay in Iraq "interminably." ANHA Iraq's response In a statement, the Iraqi Kurdish regional government said the positive role played by U.S.-led coalition forces in northern Iraq, protecting and assisting its residents, should not be confused with an "unpopular political decision" that has been taken — a reference to Mr. Trump's sudden move to withdraw troops from Syria.

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US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says
1 day, 15 hours ago

US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. needs to keep troops deployed in Syria to prevent the Islamic State group from reconstituting as a major threat following the ouster of Bashar Assad’s government, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told The Associated Press. If Syria is left unprotected, “I think ISIS fighters would enter back into the mainstream,” Austin said at Ramstein …

US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria

NPR  

US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria The Kurdish coalition that controls a third of Syria and helped the US fight ISIS is facing a new reality after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. But as Syria's new Arab leaders try to figure out how to unite their country after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the future of the U.S.-backed Kurdish …

America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape
4 weeks, 1 day ago

America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the course of Syria’s civil war, Kurdish fighters …

America’s closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

America’s closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape

Associated Press  

The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive country. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Who are the U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in Syria? Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Why is Turkey fighting the Kurds? Share Share …

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive
Top News
1 month ago

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Washington to stay out of the ongoing crisis in Syria. Calling the country a ‘mess’ he pointed out that it is not America’s fight US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States should not get involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria. Trump’s remarks came shortly after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan …

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground
Top News
1 month ago

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian- and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President Joe Biden's national …

Iraqi PM urges Trump to 'work towards ending' Mideast wars
2 months ago

Iraqi PM urges Trump to 'work towards ending' Mideast wars

New Indian Express  

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. In the phone call, the Iraqi premier pointed to Trump's "campaign statements and promises to work towards ending wars in the region", a statement from Sudani's office said …

U.S. troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under deal to wrap up mission
3 months, 1 week ago

U.S. troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under deal to wrap up mission

LA Times  

The U.S. has announced an agreement with Iraq’s government to wrap up the military mission there of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group. “We thank the government for its position to expel the international coalition forces,” Qais Khazali, founder of Asaib Ahl al Haq — an Iran-backed Iraqi Shia militia that has conducted attacks against U.S. forces in …

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal
3 months, 1 week ago

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal

The Independent  

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US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain

Al Jazeera  

US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid ‘transition’. The first phase – expected to end in September 2025 – will include “ending the presence of coalition forces in certain locations in Iraq as mutually determined”, the official said. The second phase would see the US continue to operate in Iraq in some …

US, Iraq begin dialogue to end international military presence
11 months, 1 week ago

US, Iraq begin dialogue to end international military presence

Firstpost  

During the first round of negotiations between the US and Iraq over the future of US military engagement in Iraq, Baghdad discussed expectations that would result in a schedule for reducing US military deployment. Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, met on Saturday in Baghdad with high-ranking representatives of the US-led coalition and the country’s armed forces, according to an …

Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group
11 months, 1 week ago

Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The United States and Iraq held a first session of formal talks Saturday in Baghdad aimed at winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement that he had A statement released by the coalition said that working groups …

US, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition

Al Jazeera  

Currently, there are about 2,500 US troops still deployed in Iraq as part of the coalition formed in 2014 to help defeat ISIL. The joint commission began “the commencement of the first round of bilateral dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America to end the Coalition in Iraq”, Al-Sudani’s office said in a statement. Currently, there are about …

US and Iraq agree to start talks to end presence of US-led coalition
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Iraq agree to start talks to end presence of US-led coalition

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says talks will take place as part of a military commission that was agreed upon in August 2023. Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Thursday said Baghdad aims to “formulate a specific and clear timetable that specifies the duration of the presence of international coalition advisors in Iraq” and to “initiate …

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’
1 year, 9 months ago

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Twenty years after the U.S. invaded Iraq — in blinding explosions of shock and awe — American forces remain in the country in what has become a small but consistent presence to ensure an ongoing relationship with a key military and diplomatic partner in the Middle East. The divide was a key factor in the collapse of the …

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after 'shock and awe'
1 year, 9 months ago

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after 'shock and awe'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Twenty years after the U.S. …

The AP Interview: General says US troops to remain in Iraq
3 years, 1 month ago

The AP Interview: General says US troops to remain in Iraq

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander for the Middle East said Thursday that the United States will keep the current 2,500 troops in Iraq for the foreseeable future, and he warned that he expects increasing attacks on U.S. and Iraqi personnel by Iranian-backed militias determined to get American forces out. Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said in an interview with The …

US cites ‘great sacrifice’ as it pulls 2,200 troops out of Iraq
4 years, 4 months ago

US cites ‘great sacrifice’ as it pulls 2,200 troops out of Iraq

Al Jazeera  

American military presence in Iraq will be reduced from 5,200 to 3,000 troops this month, US Central Command announces. “In recognition of the great progress the Iraqi forces have made and in consultation and coordination with the government of Iraq and our coalition partners, the United States has decided to reduce our troop presence in Iraq from about 5,200 to …

US announces troop drawdown in Iraq
4 years, 4 months ago

US announces troop drawdown in Iraq

CNN  

CNN — The US commander in the Middle East announced Wednesday a drawdown of US troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 in the month of September. McKenzie said the decision is due to the United States’ “confidence in the Iraqi Security Forces’ increased ability to operate independently.” A senior administration official told reporters on Tuesday to also expect an …

US-Iraq talks promise US troop withdrawal, fall short of timeline
4 years, 6 months ago

US-Iraq talks promise US troop withdrawal, fall short of timeline

Al Jazeera  

‘Long road ahead’, analysts say, after officials fail to agree on timeframe following resumption of strategic dialogue. “In light of significant progress towards eliminating the ISIS threat, over the coming months the US would continue reducing forces from Iraq and discuss with the Government of Iraq the status of remaining forces as both countries turn their focus towards developing a …

US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal
5 years ago

US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi made the request in a phone call with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday. Iraq’s caretaker prime minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, made his request in a phone call with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo late on Thursday in line with a vote by Iraq’s parliament last week, his office said in a …

Iraqi parliament calls for expulsion of foreign troops
5 years ago

Iraqi parliament calls for expulsion of foreign troops

Al Jazeera  

Vote comes after PM Abdul Mahdi recommended Parliament take urgent measures to expel foreign troops from Iraq. Ahead of the vote, chants of “No, no, America…long live Iraq”, rang out inside the hall, before Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi also called on parliament to end foreign troop presence. “Iraq has two options”, he said, adding that the country can …

American troops to remain in Syria as long as Islamic State has presence in region, says US military official Mark Milley
5 years, 1 month ago

American troops to remain in Syria as long as Islamic State has presence in region, says US military official Mark Milley

Firstpost  

‘There will be less than 1,000, American troops for sure’, general Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ‘Probably in the 500ish frame, maybe six’ Washington: US troop levels in northern Syria will probably stabilize around 500, a top American military leader said on Sunday, weeks after president Donald Trump had announced a complete withdrawal. “There will be …

Erdogan says Turkey to stay in Syria until other states pull out
5 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey to stay in Syria until other states pull out

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president also says offensive will continue until all Kurdish forces leave the region. Turkey will not leave Syria until other countries pull out, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, adding that Ankara will continue its cross-border offensive against Kurdish fighters until they have entirely left the region. Turkey launched its third military offensive into northeast Syria last month to …

US to deploy more troops to eastern Syria to secure oilfields
5 years, 2 months ago

US to deploy more troops to eastern Syria to secure oilfields

Al Jazeera  

The United States will station additional forces in eastern Syria to protect oilfields in another policy shift that one former senior American official called a “shocking ignorance” of history and geography. The whole thing makes no sense.” Marwan Kabalan from the Arab Center for Research told Al Jazeera the latest move to re-deploy forces to Syria reflects the contradictions in …

Iraq official: US troops from Syria to leave Iraq in 4 weeks
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq official: US troops from Syria to leave Iraq in 4 weeks

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — U.S troops withdrawing from northeastern Syria to Iraq are “transiting” and will leave the country within four weeks, Iraq’s defense minister said Wednesday. Iraq’s military said Tuesday that American troops leaving northeastern Syria don’t have permission to stay in Iraq in a statement that appeared to contradict Esper, who has said that all U.S. troops leaving Syria would …

Mark Esper in Baghdad; US defence secretary to discuss deployment of American troops in Iraq to conduct operations against IS
5 years, 2 months ago

Mark Esper in Baghdad; US defence secretary to discuss deployment of American troops in Iraq to conduct operations against IS

Firstpost  

Esper has said that under the current plan, all US troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq, continue to conduct operations against Islamic State Baghdad: Defence secretary Mark Esper arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday, as chaos swirled along the Turkey-Syria border and Iraqi leaders chafed over reports the US may want to increase the number of troops based in …

Iraqi PM says US troops do not have permission to stay in country
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraqi PM says US troops do not have permission to stay in country

Al Jazeera  

Adel Abdul Mahdi says Baghdad has taken ‘all international legal measures’ in response to US soldiers’ recent entry. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has said United States troops pulling out of northeast Syria do not have permission to stay in Iraq, adding that his government is taking “all international legal measures” in response to their recent entry. Abdul Mahdi said …

Iraq: American troops leaving Syria cannot stay in Iraq
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq: American troops leaving Syria cannot stay in Iraq

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — U.S. troops leaving Syria and heading to neighboring Iraq do not have permission to stay in the country, Iraq’s military said Tuesday as American forces continued to pull out of northern Syria after Turkey’s invasion of the border region. The statement appears to contradict U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who has said that under the current plan, all …

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
5 years, 2 months ago

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. But one U.S. official with knowledge of the ground said Turkey’s actions were unilateral and potentially “dangerous to coalition forces and civilians.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. The U.S. official said their approach …

Iraq: US troops leaving Syria have no approval to stay
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq: US troops leaving Syria have no approval to stay

Al Jazeera  

Nearly 1,000 US troops withdrawing from northern Syria can only enter Kurdish region in transit, Iraq’s army says. An Iraqi statement on Tuesday contradicted the Pentagon’s announcement that all of the nearly 1,000 troops withdrawing from northern Syria are expected to move to western Iraq to continue the campaign against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and “to help …

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
5 years, 2 months ago

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. But one U.S. official with knowledge of the ground said Turkey’s actions were unilateral and potentially “dangerous to coalition forces and civilians.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. The U.S. official said their approach …

US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oilfields
5 years, 2 months ago

US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oilfields

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. may leave some forces in Syria to secure oilfields and make sure they don’t fall into the hands of a resurgent Islamic State, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday, even though President Donald Trump has insisted he is pulling troops out of the country and getting out of “endless wars.” The Pentagon chief said the …

Withdrawing US troops enter Iraq from Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Withdrawing US troops enter Iraq from Syria

Al Jazeera  

Residents of Kurdish-dominated city pelt US forces with potatoes and shout expletives at them as they drive through. Guarding oil fields US defence chief Mark Esper said on Monday some American troops will remain in parts of northeast Syria near oilfields alongside the YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces to ensure the oil does not fall into the hands of the Islamic …

Defense chief: US troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq
5 years, 2 months ago

Defense chief: US troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq

Daily Mail  

Defense Secretary Mark Esper says that under the current plan all US troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq and the military will continue to conduct operations against the Islamic State group to prevent its resurgence. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says that American troops will not be pulling out of the Middle East anytime soon 'It's time to bring …

Defense secretary says some US troops will temporarily stay in Syria to protect oil fields from ISIS
5 years, 2 months ago

Defense secretary says some US troops will temporarily stay in Syria to protect oil fields from ISIS

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Monday that some US troops will temporarily remain in Syria in part to protect oil fields in the country from ISIS as other US troops withdraw from northern Syria. Speaking at a press conference in Afghanistan, Esper said the US withdrawal from northern Syria will take “weeks not days” and that …

Erdogan warns Kurds as Syria ceasefire gets off to rocky start
5 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan warns Kurds as Syria ceasefire gets off to rocky start

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says his forces would go back on attack in four days unless Kurdish forces withdraw from ‘safe zone’. The ceasefire in northeast Syria got off to a rocky start on Friday, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned he would resume a full-scale operation against Kurdish forces if they do not withdraw from a border “safe zone”. Speaking …

Syria conflict: Kurds urge humanitarian corridor to evacuate dead and wounded
5 years, 2 months ago

Syria conflict: Kurds urge humanitarian corridor to evacuate dead and wounded

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hundreds of civilians and at least three medical teams …

Trump dismisses Syria concerns; Dems walk out of WH meeting
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump dismisses Syria concerns; Dems walk out of WH meeting

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washing his hands of Syria, President Donald Trump declared Wednesday the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurdish fighters who died by the thousands as America’s partners against IS extremists. White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham called Pelosi’s action “baffling but not surprising.” She said the speaker “had no intention of listening or contributing to an important meeting …

How Russia is filling the gap left by Trump's withdrawal of US troops in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

How Russia is filling the gap left by Trump's withdrawal of US troops in Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russian troops have now moved into northern Syria to …

In Democratic Debate, A Fiery Clash Over U.S. Role In Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

In Democratic Debate, A Fiery Clash Over U.S. Role In Syria

NPR  

In Democratic Debate, A Fiery Clash Over U.S. Role In Syria toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Democrats onstage during their party's presidential debate were quick to condemn President Trump's abrupt and unilateral decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. "You would continue to support having U.S. troops in Syria for an indefinite period of time to continue this regime change …

Trump’s Syria policy: US troops express anger at refusal to support Kurds
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Syria policy: US troops express anger at refusal to support Kurds

CNN  

Washington CNN — A wide range of American military personnel and defense officials are expressing a deep sense of frustration and anger at the Trump administration’s refusal to support Syrian Kurds facing a Turkish military assault, over half a dozen US military and defense officials have told CNN. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces “are fighting a force that intends to …

US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes
5 years, 2 months ago

US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes

Associated Press  

The U.S. decision to withdraw from northeastern Syria after paving the way for a Turkish invasion has placed the oil-rich region back in play, heralding a new phase in the long civil war in which America’s adversaries are set to make major gains. Until last week, Syrian Kurdish forces supported by about 1,000 American troops held around a fourth of …

US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible
5 years, 2 months ago

US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible

India TV News  

The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos, cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey’s invasion could fuel a broader war. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that President Donald Trump had directed U.S. troops in northern Syria to begin pulling out “as safely and quickly as possible.” He did not …

Trump’s Syria withdrawal decision sparks scramble to safely remove US troops
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Syria withdrawal decision sparks scramble to safely remove US troops

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump’s order to the Pentagon this weekend to withdraw nearly all of the 1,000 US troops from Syria has sparked an urgent effort at the highest levels of the Pentagon to ensure they can be brought out safely. An undisclosed number of US security forces will also go into Syria to help with security as …

Abandoned by withdrawing U.S., Kurds turn to Assad and Russia as ISIS detainees escape
5 years, 2 months ago

Abandoned by withdrawing U.S., Kurds turn to Assad and Russia as ISIS detainees escape

CBS News  

Hundreds of ISIS family members and supporters escaped from a camp in northern Syria over the weekend amid a fast-moving Turkish offensive, Kurdish officials said. President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the area effectively triggered the Turkish incursion against the SDF, America's main allies in the six-year fight against ISIS in Syria. U.S. troops out within a month …

Syria’s Kurds look to Assad for protection after US pullout
5 years, 2 months ago

Syria’s Kurds look to Assad for protection after US pullout

Associated Press  

AKCAKALE, Turkey — Syria’s Kurds said Syrian government forces agreed Sunday to help them fend off Turkey’s invasion — a major shift in alliances that came after President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. troops withdrawn from the northern border area amid the rapidly deepening chaos. The fast-deteriorating situation was set in motion last week, when Trump ordered U.S. troops in …

Defense secretary Mark Esper says Trump ordered near total withdrawal of troops from Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Defense secretary Mark Esper says Trump ordered near total withdrawal of troops from Syria

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump is ordering the remaining US forces out of northern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday, a development that has paralyzed the fight against ISIS and ceded US and Kurdish battlefield gains to Moscow and Damascus. I spoke with the President last night, after discussions with the rest of the national security team, and he …

Leader of Syrian Kurds tells US ‘you are leaving us to be slaughtered’
5 years, 2 months ago

Leader of Syrian Kurds tells US ‘you are leaving us to be slaughtered’

CNN  

CNN — The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces told a senior US diplomat, “You are leaving us to be slaughtered,” demanding to know whether the US is going to do anything to protect Syrian Kurds as Turkey continues its military operation targeting America’s Kurdish allies in Syria. Trump signed an executive order Friday giving the Treasury Department “very …

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