Images appear to show US soldiers wearing patches of the local Kurdish fighters. AFP
BBC: Syria war: Turkey anger over US commando photos
Turkey has hit out at the US over images said to show US special forces in Syria wearing insignia of Kurdish militia, during joint operations against so-called Islamic State (IS).
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called the US "two-faced" and said the practice was "unacceptable".
The images appear to show a US special forces soldier wearing the patch of the YPJ - a Kurdish militia group.
A Pentagon spokesman said troops often blended in with partners for safety.
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More News On Turkey Being Furious Over Images of US Soldiers With Kurdish YPG Symbols
US soldiers with YPG insignias unacceptable, says Turkish FM -- Daily Hurriyet News
Turkey Upset Over Images of US Soldiers With Kurdish Symbols -- AP
Turkey enraged by 'unacceptable' US backing of Kurdish militia -- AFP
Turkey says U.S. 'two-faced' for not viewing Syrian Kurdish YPG as terrorists -- Reuters
Turkey: US Troops Should Wear ISIS and Boko Haram Flags on Their Uniforms -- Foreign Policy
Turkey angry over US soldier images -- News.com.au
Turkey Upset Over Images Of U.S. Soldiers With Kurdish Insignia -- RFE
Turkey slams US after commando pictured wearing Kurdish insignia in Syria -- Middle East Monitor
Turkey slams US for backing Syrian Kurdish militias -- Al Arabiya
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The Kurds fight well and bravely. We are proud to be associated with these warrior/soldiers.
Thus the patches.
Fuck what Erdogan thinks.
One day we may fight with the Turks and be proud of the association like in Korea. But that day is not today.
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