Syrian Rebels, Backed by Turkey, Seize Control of Afrin The city in the Syrian enclave was the target of a two-month military operation against Kurdish militias. Tens of thousands of civilians evacuated as its fall neared. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:The Saturday Profile: Selling the Porsche to Promote Iranian ArtTheresa May Wants Brexit Trade Talks. The E.U. Wants More Money.Australia Mourns the End of Its Car Manufacturing IndustryPower, Corruption and Murder Roils Little GuyanaChina’s Party Congress Brings Crackdown on Critics, Nightclubs and AirbnbSouth Korea Will Resume Reactor Work, Defying Nuclear Opponents