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#US forces are being used as human shields against Turks to protect #YPG/PKK in #Syria. This will be written in the history as the most funny thing in the US's policy towards Turkey.https://twitter.com/CJTFOIR/status/1067330999326003200 …

U.S. Forces are securing locations for manned Observation Posts on Syrian-Turkish border. The goal is to support security and stability on the border and enable the continued fight against ISIS. #DefeatISIS

#Coalition held a meeting with top #SDF political and military leaders in #Kobane, about 2 weeks ago. A compliance investigation highlighted the #YPG-core continuing relations with the #PKK. Coalition advised all relations should be cut, and money flow to Qandil stopped.

Two things Erdogan said we didn’t know: • Before #Khashoggi’s visit, a diplomat at the Consulate left Turkey and travelled to Saudi Arabia. (Sabah reported today that it was Abdullah Almuzaini, Saudi Station Chief in Istanbul) • They removed the security system hard disk

Erdoğan: • One day before the murder, a Saudi team explores Istanbul Belgrad Forest and coastal city Yalova. • We couldn’t immediately search the Consulate because of the Vienna Convention.

Important to note that Erdogan addresses King Salman repeatedly as “custodian of the two holy mosques” and “his majesty” Erdogan says Consul General was sacked following his criticism of his disregard and imcompetent handling of the situation

Erdoğan; “ We know very well who conducted these smear campaigns and character assassinations over social and traditional media during #Khashoggi investigation” He means MbS aide Al Qahtani?

Erdogan: “Covering up this kind of violent murder would violate the humanity’s conscience” “Important that Saudis acknowledged the murder. We have strong signs that this was premeditated murder, not a spontaneous incident” #Khashoggi

Erdogan asks questions on #Khashoggi: • Why opened up the Consulate days after the incident? • Why all these inconsistent statements? • Where is the body? • Who is, where is this local collaborator who took the body? Noone should expect we will bury it without answers

BREAKING — Erdogan says #Khashoggi investigation cannot be buried by just blaming low level intel agents. “Everyone involved in this murder, from juniors to seniors, from bottom to the top must be brought to justice” Calls for an independent investigation

BREAKING — Erdogan tells Saudi King to send 15 members of Saudi Hit Squad to stand trial in Istanbul. Erdogan also says “since this is a political murder. Everyone, including the accomplices in foreign territories must be held accountable” #Khashoggi

Quick take on Erdogan’s speech on #Khashoggi: • Formalised the most of the leaks • Targeted Crown Prince MbS without naming him, and separated King Salman from him • Implied that there are other regional actors involved, UAE? • Wants international support, investigation

I think people didn’t understand what Erdogan was trying to do with this speech. He doesn’t back down at all. No deal with Saudis. He is playing his cards smart. Don’t be surprised if the leaks continue. This issue will be around for some time

Morning updates on #Khashoggi: • Erdogan: Premediated murder. Saudis who ordered it must be brought to justice • CIA Director in Turkey • Saudi Station chief delivered plans for murder: Sabah • Turkish official; “Saudis are do­ing a great job at ru­in­ing them­selves.”: WSJ