Syria, Turkey wants to reach Manbij. But the road is all up-hill Olive Branch, after having taken Afrin, now aims at Tal Rabat and at the east.… Syria, Turkey wants to reach Manbij. But the road is all up-hill 20 March 2018 Francesco Bussoletti Defence, Defence and Security Olive Branch, after having taken Afrin, now aims at Tal Rabat and at the east. The first zone, however, is defended by the pro-Assad militia, the second by the USA. Will Erdogan stop?