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In town where they battled ISIS with U.S., Syrias Kurds feel abandoned by ex-ally

By Jane Arraf
Published January 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM CST

The iconic Syrian city of Kobane, where Kurds fought ISIS with the U.S., is now under threat.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
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