(CBN) – President Trump is rejecting criticism for his decision to pull out US troops from Syria and is pleased with the recent ceasefire agreement, but Syrian Christians are feeling abandoned by America. Vice President Mike Pence said a 5-day ceasefire agreement was reached on Thursday, allowing Kurdish troops to evacuate from the area.
There was also an agreement to protect religious minorities in northern Syria. After that initial ceasefire, a more enduring ceasefire is going to kick in, based on the negotiations with Turkish President Erdogan. The fighting between the Turks and Kurds has caused concern for the safety of Syrian Christians who have fled Turkey’s offensive in search of refuge from the war zone.
The president tweeted on Friday that President Erdogan wants the ceasefire to work and there was goodwill on both sides. But, Syrian Christians are feeling abandoned by the Americans despite President Trump’s remarks that his administration is supporting religious minorities. One Syrian family fled the town of Kobani, paying a smuggler $200 to lead them across the border. READ MORE
