The abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria has unleashed dramatic developments, with Syrian government forces retaking territory long held by U.S. allies and Turkish-led forces expanding their offensive. Here’s what we know so far. 
●Syrian government troops have moved back into towns in northeastern Syria for the first time in years after U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters, in a stunning reversal, reached a deal with the government.





●Turkish-backed rebels have begun a push to retake the northern city of Manbij, which has long been a flash point.
●American troops are still in Manbij but are making preparations to depart, U.S. official says.
●The specific terms of the deal between the Syrian government and Kurdish officials remain uncertain with the two sides offering different descriptions of how much autonomy the Kurds would retain.
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