Syrian Kurds and government discuss post-US withdrawal

BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian Kurdish official says negotiations are ongoing between the government in Damascus and Kurdish officials on how to fill the gap following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country.
The official, who spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because of the talks’ secrecy, said Syrian Kurdish officials have visited Russia which is sponsoring the talks between the government and the Kurd-led militia that control nearly a third of the country.
The official said