Turkish forces conducting a joint patrol with Russia in northern Syria fired live rounds at stone throwing protesters near the predominantly Kurdish town of Kobani, Tuesday, November 12.
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READ MORE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Washington this week to meet President Donald Trump, a meeting some consider an opportunity to reset relations that have been strained over numerous policy differences.
The U.S. Congress is threatening widespread sanctions against Turkey for its military operations against the Kurds. Some of the sanctions target Erdogan personally.
However, Erdogan is warning that agreements negotiated with Washington and Moscow to pause the military operation against the Kurdish militia are at risk. The Turkish leader accuses the militia of failing to withdraw from the Turkish frontier.
Analysts suggest Erdogan could look to secure at least tacit support from Trump for a resumption in the Syrian operation.
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