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Fighters from the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) stand guard at the site of Turkish airstrikes near northeastern Syrian Kurdish town of Derik, known as al-Malikiyah in Arabic.
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Turkey will inform the U.S. of the need to eliminate terrorists from Syria, a Turkish source says

Turkish officials are set to inform U.S. Under Secretary of State John Bass during his discussions in Ankara this week that the elimination of terrorist groups is essential for achieving stability and security in Syria, according to a source from the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Bass’s visit occurs amidst Turkey’s ongoing warnings regarding a potential cross-border military operation into northeastern Syria targeting the Kurdish YPG militia, … Continue reading Turkey will inform the U.S. of the need to eliminate terrorists from Syria, a Turkish source says

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Fighters of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) walk together during what they said was security checks to find "remnants" of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's force, in Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood in Homs, Syria.
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Post-Assad Syria encounters difficulties in establishing a cohesive military force

The newly appointed defense minister of Syria‘s interim government, Murhaf Abu Qasra, has been engaging in discussions with various rebel factions across the nation, with the goal of integrating them under the authority of Syria’s defense ministry. In a statement released on Monday, Abu Qasra indicated that these meetings are intended to create a strategic plan for enhancing the military’s organizational framework. Following the removal … Continue reading Post-Assad Syria encounters difficulties in establishing a cohesive military force

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Turkish official confirmed no ceasefire agreement exists with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in northern Syria

A Turkish defense ministry official stated on Thursday that there is no ceasefire agreement in place between Turkey and the U.S.-supported Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria, despite a U.S. announcement suggesting otherwise. The official emphasized Turkey’s belief that the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) will “liberate” regions currently held by the Kurdish PKK/YPG militia in northern Syria. The SDF, which is part of … Continue reading Turkish official confirmed no ceasefire agreement exists with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in northern Syria

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The leader of Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, addresses a crowd in Damascus' landmark Umayyad Mosque on 8 December, 2024.
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Did the United States provide financial support to the Syrian rebels who overthrew Assad?

Following a swift offensive by Syrian opposition forces that captured major cities and ultimately resulted in the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, US President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged the role of the United States in the rebel success. “Our strategy has altered the power dynamics in the Middle East,” Biden stated earlier this week. “By combining support for our allies, implementing sanctions, engaging in diplomacy, … Continue reading Did the United States provide financial support to the Syrian rebels who overthrew Assad?

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US-supported and Turkish-supported forces have reached an agreement on a ceasefire, according to a commander

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by the United States, and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of conflict over the northern city of Manbij, as announced by SDF commander Mazloum Abdi. In a post on X early Wednesday, Abdi stated, “We have reached a ceasefire agreement in Manbij with US mediation to ensure the safety and … Continue reading US-supported and Turkish-supported forces have reached an agreement on a ceasefire, according to a commander

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