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Saudi Arabia to Contribute $100 Million to U. S.-Backed Efforts in Syria

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WASHINGTON—Saudi Arabia has agreed to contribute $100 million in aid to U. S.-backed coalition efforts in Syria, the State Department said Thursday, following attempts by…
WASHINGTON—Saudi Arabia has agreed to contribute $100 million in aid to U. S.-backed coalition efforts in Syria, the State Department said Thursday, following attempts by the Trump administration to push Arab allies to play a greater role in the war.
The sum appeared to fall short of U. S. requests for Arab money and troops earlier this year, but represented a step in Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the Syrian conflict that has drawn in rival powers, including Iran and Russia, and displaced millions of people.
“This contribution follows the request from President Trump for partners to share the burden of promoting stability in Syria to safeguard the military gains achieved against ISIS,” the statement said.

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