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Kurds and Their Allies in Syria Count On Promises of U.S. Support

**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before Thursday, 3:01 a.m. ET Feb. 01, 2018. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** Fighters with the American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces at a front line position on the outskirts of Manbij, Syria, Jan. 31, 2018. On the front line in Manbij, Syrian rebel fears of a Turkish advance have been dispelled by American military assurances, in person and at high levels. (Mauricio Lima/The New York Times)