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Syrian Democratic Forces: Rebels with a cause
2 days, 7 hours ago

Syrian Democratic Forces: Rebels with a cause

The Hindu  

When civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, one of the first things Bashar al-Assad’s regime did was to pull back troops from the country’s north-east so that they could defend the heartland against militias. This gave an opportunity to Syria’s Kurds, the country’s largest ethnic minority who make up some 10% of its population, to establish a de …

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Syria’s new power struggle? Why Turkey-backed Syrian National Army is at odds with US ally Syrian Democratic Forces
1 week, 3 days ago

Syria’s new power struggle? Why Turkey-backed Syrian National Army is at odds with US ally Syrian Democratic Forces

Firstpost  

The Syrian conflict has entered a new phase as the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army escalates its offensive against the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces. While the SNA seeks to establish control in northern Syria, the SDF faces mounting pressure despite its pivotal role in defeating ISIS People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their …

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Syria civil war explained: From pro-govt forces to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — All about key players
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syria civil war explained: From pro-govt forces to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — All about key players

Live Mint  

Syria civil war: The Syrian civil war, which started in 2011, recently grabbed headlines again after rebel forces managed to seize the country's largest city, Aleppo and a dozen other neighbouring towns and villages, according to a report by the AP. We take a look at the key players involved: Assad's pro-government forces backed by Iran and Russia The Assad …

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Syria condemns US general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast
1 year, 9 months ago

Syria condemns US general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast

Al Jazeera  

Foreign ministry condemns surprise visit by Mark Milley, dubbing it ‘illegal,’ according to state media reports. Syria’s foreign ministry has condemned a surprise visit by the United States’ top military officer to an army base in the Kurdish-held northeast, dubbing it “illegal”, state media reported. In his snap visit on Saturday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark …

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US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks
2 years, 6 months ago

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria said Tuesday that they will turn to the government in Damascus for support should Turkey go ahead with its threat to launch a new incursion into the war-torn country. Erdogan has repeatedly said over the past weeks that he’s planning a major military operation to create a 30-kilometer deep buffer …

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