A Turkish invasion of Syria is imminent.
The country's president has vowed to push ahead with an attack on US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria's north-east.
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But as Turkey moves its troops closer to the border, the US has been accused of abandoning the Kurds, who helped defeat Islamic State (IS).
Viewed as "terrorists" by Turkey's government, Kurdish forces currently occupy much of north-east Syria.
They say Turkey has already begun shelling one of their positions in the city of Sari Kani.
It comes just one day after the US withdrew its remaining troops from the region, sparking protests in Syria.
There were also protests outside the White House, where President Donald Trump is being blamed for abandoning the Kurds, who played a major role in helping America defeat Islamic State.
"Withdrawing support for the Kurds is going to lead to genocide," one protester said.
Trump tweeted that in "no way have we abandoned the Kurds". He called them special people and wonderful fighters.
He went on to say America's relationship with Turkey was "very good", and warned, "any unforced or unnecessary fighting by Turkey will be devastating to their economy".
But Democrats have come out swinging.
"He has demonstrated, once again, to the world and to our allies, that we are not a trusted ally," said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
"And for him to give carte blanche to the Turks, who have made very clear what their intentions are, is beyond the pale."
The US will continue to provide the Kurds with financial aid and weapons.
But the Kurds want help with protection, not just from the US, but all countries who united to defeat IS.
They say if they don't get it, those living in the north-eastern border are at risk of a humanitarian catastrophe.
And with Turkey refusing to pull back, it's only a matter of time before an invasion begins.
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