Republicans in the US House of Representatives have announced plans to introduce a sanctions bill against Turkey for its offensive in Syria.
Congresswoman Liz Cheney said Turkey must face “serious consequences for mercilessly attacking kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
Turkey moved into Northern Syria on Wednesday after President Trump pulled US troops out of the area.
Critics say the US withdrawal effectively gave Turkey the “green light” to begin its cross-border assault, which President Tayyip Erdogan says is to create a “safe zone”.
