Macron: Syria must be fully sovereign, all foreign forces must leave

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Syria must be fully sovereign and united, and that all forces currently in its territory must leave the country. Macron's statement did not specify which forces, but comes amid ongoing international discussions about foreign military presence in Syria.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Syria must be fully sovereign and united, and that all foreign forces must leave the country. The statement did not specify which forces, but Syria currently hosts Iranian-backed militias, Russian military personnel, Turkish troops, and Israeli forces conducting operations. Macron's remarks add to ongoing international diplomatic efforts regarding Syria's post-war order.

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1. 2 hours ago · 10:54 · 8 JulLatest

   Macron explicitly demands all foreign forces leave Syrian territory.

2. 20:32 · 7 Jul

   Macron explicitly calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and Syrian sovereignty.

3. 16:55 · 7 Jul

   Syria's al-Sharaa and Macron call on Israel to withdraw from southern Syria

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