Manbij Militar Council (MMC) issued a written statement to called upon former 'Euphrates Shield' gangs to either return to their homes or join the ranks of Manbij Military Council.

In its statement, MMC said “As part of the MMC decision on March 17, the people that had participated in the 'Euphrates Shield' can either return to their homes or join the ranks of MMC. Our decision will apply for a period of one month. Manbij region is under the protection of Manbij Military Council.”