Recent news:Last thread lasted two months, so keep in mind these events are separated by weeks.
Stalemate near Tishreen dam between the SDF and the SNA.
Insurgency developments & germination in the coast.
Israel announces it's not withdrawing from the newly-acquired Syrian territories.
Al-Julani forms a new government, formally dissolves the former SAA and declares himself president. New Ministry of Defense and army so far is barely cohesive and resembles one of those countless joint operations rooms we've seen before.
HTS attacks Lebanese areas under the justification of "combating smuggling". Withdraws quickly.
Clashes in the Druze Damascus suburb of Jaramana that were quickly defused. Suwayda (majority Druze region south of Damascus) is still de-facto autonomous and controlled by armed Druze factions.
Massive uprising by the insurgents in the coastal regions that was quelled in around 4 days. Hundreds of military casualties on both sides. Insurgents go back to guerilla mode after.
Massacres of Alawites in the coastal regions during said uprising. At least 1000 civvies dead. HTS and Julani blame undisciplined SNA units and say they're gonna punish the perpetrators.
HTS and SDF sign memorandum for integration.
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t.me/Slavyangrad - Also posting a lot of news about Syria recently
t.me/Middle_East_Spectator - Iranian owner
t.me/Suriyak_maps - Posts maps/latest news. Less prone to hype/hysteria but slower.
t.me/rybar - Russian channel. Posts a lot about Syria too
https://nitter.poast.org/SAMSyria0 - Local Syrian army soldier. Used to post in Arabic. (Account deleted. RIP)
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The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) made a statement regarding the newly formed government in Syria, describing this development as a continuation of exclusionary policies.
In its statement, the MSD noted that the new government does not reflect Syria’s political and social diversity; on the contrary, it conveys the dominance of a specific faction. While some technocratic figures were included in the cabinet, the overall structure of the government was described as marked by a unilateral tendency.
The statement also pointed out the absence of women in the new administration, emphasizing that women—who have paid a heavy price during the years of war through displacement, loss, violence, and political exclusion—are once again being disregarded.
The statement emphasized that the current government representation is far from being solution-oriented, and that a government shaped by ideological bias cannot offer a healthy model for the country’s future. It stressed that a genuine government must be established on the basis of national partnership and include all influential forces on the ground.
The statement noted that the appointment process followed the process since the formation of the dialogue committee has shown that the Damascus government has not adhered to the principles of participation and diversity. It added that this reveals the absence of a genuine transitional process capable of enabling the reconstruction of the Syrian state based on sound political standards.
The statement included a call to all national forces in Syria to work together to build a new political approach based on democracy and the equal representation of all components of society, rather than exclusionary politics. It emphasized that Syria needs new solutions rooted in dialogue and reconciliation, instead of old methods that have only deepened the crisis and increased the suffering of its people.
People in North-East Syria visit cemeteries of martyrs on Eid al-Fitr
People in Aleppo and North-East Syria flocked to the cemeteries of martyrs early in the morning on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
The residents were welcomed by the families of the martyrs and the heads of military and security institutions.
During the visits, flowers were laid on the graves of the martyrs, children were given candy and Eid greetings were exchanged.
Shengal Autonomous Administration: We will put Leader Öcalan’s renaissance perspective into practice
On March 18, Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan sent a letter to the Yazidi people, saying: “The Call for Peace and Democratic Society is also a response to the 73rd Yazidi massacre. The process we have started will most of all ensure the existence and freedom of our Yazidi people.”
Öcalan saluted the struggle of our Yazidi people and expressed his unwavering support for their demands for freedom under all circumstances, stating: “The freedom of the Yazidis is intertwined with the freedom of the peoples of the Middle East. The process we have initiated will, above all, ensure the existence and freedom of the Yazidi people. This call is a Renaissance, and it will be, above all, the Renaissance of the Yazidi people. This process will achieve success through shared emotions and struggle.”
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of Shengal released a statement responding to Öcalan’s letter.
Reading the statement, Cîhan Celo, Co-Chair of the Democratic Autonomous Assembly of Shengal, said that the Yazidi community received great morale and strength from Öcalan’s letter and vowed that they will increase their struggle in line with the perspective he presented for the Yazidi community.
Cîhan Celo stated, “The letter offers us the perspective of strengthening the Yazidi faith and taking the philosophy of freedom as a basis in order to prevent another genocide. In his letter, Leader Apo [Abdullah Öcalan] said, 'This call is a Renaissance, and it will be, above all, the Renaissance of the Yazidi people.’ We will put this renaissance into practice on the basis of our own organization and self-defense.”
Cîhan Celo stated that the letter penetrated into the souls of the people of Shengal as the spring and said, “Like the flowers that bloom with the warmth of the sun, this message has beautified Shengal. It has opened the door from darkness to light for the Yazidi community. The perspective given in the letter has rekindled the hopes of the Yazidi community for freedom in the future.”
Cîhan Celo continued: “Now is the time for the freedom of Yazidis. This time was born with Leader Apo's paradigm coming to life in Shengal. The Yazidi community, looking to the future with hope, is now building its freedom with the principle of 'Democratic Society' put forward by Leader Apo. The freedom of Shengal is directly linked to the freedom of Leader Apo. It is the Yazidis who need freedom the most and it is Leader Apo who is leading the struggle for freedom most strongly. We know that the freedom of the Yazidi people is possible through the freedom of Leader Apo.”
Saluting the upcoming birthday of Öcalan’s birthday on April 4, Cîhan Celo said: “With this awareness and determination, we welcome April 4 with great enthusiasm and excitement. April 4 is a date when we reject slavery, despair and surrender and start freedom and resistance. We are marching towards a free and successful future with commitment and will. As new history is being written in the mountains of Shengal on this meaningful day, we salute Leader Apo with the deepest respect and love. We will continue to build a democratic society and realize our own renaissance. With a hope for the days when we will meet with Leader Apo and build a free and autonomous Shengal, we congratulate all humanity on the birthday of Leader Apo.”
Military forces from withdraw from Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods of Aleppo
On April 1, the Council of Sheikh Maqsoud (Şêxmeqsûd) and Ashrafiyah (Eşrefiyê) Neighborhoods and the Damascus Administration signed a 14-point agreement, including the promotion of coexistence, protection of residents, prevention of armed actions and regulation of internal security.
An article of the agreement envisaged the withdrawal of military forces from both neighborhoods to the eastern side of the Euphrates, taking their weapons with them.
Under the agreement, both sides have started to fulfill their obligations.
In accordance with the agreement, 146 members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) were released in exchange for 97 members of the Damascus government on Thursday.
Today, the military forces in both neighborhoods moved to the east of the Euphrates in accordance with Article 6 of the agreement.
A new government has been formed in Damascus and it's all but inclusive
A new government has been formed in Damascus under the leadership of Ahmet al-Sharaa. As it is known, al-Sharaa was appointed as president during a military meeting. A commission appointed by HTS drafted a provisional constitution, while another commission convened the national congress. All these actions have taken place without any sharing with people. Things are being conducted with a true coup mentality, leaving the Syrian people to face a fait accompli.
The powers granted to Ahmet al-Sharaa are almost unlimited. They have given the president powers similar to those granted during the Ba'athist system. The drafted provisional constitution has not been discussed among intellectuals, legal experts, or political circles. However, constitutions are supposed to be social agreements. They should mature through months of public debate and include the rights of all segments of society. Yet, HTS is shaping everything according to its own framework while ignoring large sections of society. The worst part is that they are deliberately excluding organized groups.
The announced government will rule Syria for years. However, many parties, dissenting voices, and minorities are absent from the government. A completely monolithic mindset prevails. HTS is seizing Syria’s entire legacy and the gains of the revolution. It acts as if this revolution were solely HTS's achievement. In reality, Kurds, Druze, Assyrians, Syriacs, intellectuals, and broad segments of society resisted and fought against Ba'athism. While HTS was influential in Idlib, it now behaves as though all of Syria is its base and that no one else deserves a role in governance.
The path HTS is following is surely anti-democratic. It is replacing the Ba'athist system with its own, using coup-like methods. It does not allow for a democratic debate; there is no transparency or governance open to the public. Decisions are made behind closed doors and imposed on the people. HTS has taken over the state-controlled media left behind by the Ba'athist regime, using it to silence the public, intellectuals, and those with differing views. Society is being directed through one-sided policies and propaganda.
Reports of massacres against Alawites have reverberated worldwide. It was announced that a commission had been assigned to investigate these massacres. However, the person who appointed the commission is Ahmet al-Sharaa himself, i.e. the same person who authorized the attacks and operations against the Alawites. Who would believe that this commission will conduct an independent investigation and transparently present its findings to the public? This commission should have been established under the United Nations supervision. Yet, as seen in all areas, HTS is playing its own game by its own rules.
An agreement was signed with the Autonomous Administration. Nearly one-third of Syria’s population lives in autonomous regions, where the people govern themselves. These regions have a certain level of organization. However, the newly formed government has not even been discussed with the autonomous region—there has been no exchange of views whatsoever. The Druze community also made a statement declaring: "This government does not represent us." They, too, were not consulted about the government. The situation of the Alawites is evident. Assyrian-Syriac, Armenian, and other communities have also been excluded from these decisions. So how can the government announced by Ahmet al-Sharaa claim to represent the Syrian people?
The United States, the United Kingdom, and European countries are closely following developments in Syria, and it appears they recognize the Damascus administration as their counterpart. However, HTS remains on the list of terrorist organizations, and the embargo against it has not been lifted. This suggests that these countries still do not fully trust HTS. Nevertheless, they passively observe as HTS establishes an extreme, centralized, and despotic rule based on sectarianism in Syria. Their silence regarding the provisional constitution announced by HTS is highly concerning. This constitutional draft stands against a democratic Syria. It designates religion as the foundation of the constitution and mandates that the president must be a Muslim.
It is unclear what agreements HTS has made with the US and the UK or what commitments it has entered into. However, these foreign powers are encouraging the Autonomous Administration and other forces to engage with and even reach agreements with HTS. Yet, instead of establishing a democratic state, HTS is building a fanatical regime based on sectarianism and religion. It is evident that this state will be even more monolithic, repressive, and prohibitive than the Ba'athist regime. As the saying goes, "Village in sight needs no guide"—HTS’s intentions for the state it seeks to establish are clear. Syrians who oppose the formation of a regime worse than Ba'athism must take action before it is too late.
The Syrian people are not well-organized, and HTS is exploiting this opportunity to consolidate its own organization. Having lived under Ba'athist oppression for many years, the people have not developed a strong democratic culture. Therefore, Syrian intellectuals and pro-democracy forces must quickly mobilize. However, organization cannot happen without awareness. In this regard, educating and enlightening the public should be a top priority. A widespread political and ideological struggle must be launched in Syria without delay.
>>2210354The agreement:
A 14-article agreement, aimed at affirming coexistence and promoting peace in Aleppo, was signed between the Sheikh Maqsoud-Ashrafieh Neighborhoods Council and the Damascus interim administration. The agreement also seeks to implement the broader agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus interim administration. It was reached within the framework of cooperation between the civilian council of the two neighborhoods and the committee appointed by the Damascus interim administration.
The agreement reads as follows:
"This agreement is based on the goal of promoting coexistence, preserving civil peace, and achieving the aspirations of the Syrian revolution for freedom and dignity. It also stems from the belief that consensus among the diverse components of the Syrian people is the best way to confront the existing challenges.
On this basis, the following articles have been agreed upon:
The Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods, where Kurds form the majority, are considered part of the city of Aleppo and are administratively affiliated with it. The protection, respect, and social and cultural privacy of the residents of these two neighborhoods are essential for promoting peaceful coexistence.
The provisions of this interim agreement will remain in effect until the Joint Central Committees agree on a sustainable solution.
The Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, is responsible for protecting the residents of the two neighborhoods and preventing any attacks or threats against them.
To ensure civil peace and the safety of civilians, armed demonstrations are prohibited in both neighborhoods, and the use of weapons is restricted to the Internal Security Forces under the Ministry of Interior.
Until security and stability are fully restored in both neighborhoods, soil barriers on public roads will be removed, while main checkpoints will remain under the supervision of the Internal Security Forces.
Military forces will withdraw from both neighborhoods to the eastern side of the Euphrates, taking their weapons with them.
Two internal security centers have been established in each of the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods.
The right to free movement for residents of both neighborhoods is guaranteed, and any individual who was wanted before the agreement and whose hands are not stained with Syrian blood will not be prosecuted.
A coordination committee will be formed to facilitate movement between the city of Aleppo and the regions of North and East Syria.
Committees will be established in both neighborhoods to oversee the implementation of the agreement on the ground.
Civil institutions in both neighborhoods will operate in coordination with other civil institutions in Aleppo without any form of discrimination. Services will be provided to these institutions through the two municipal branches in the neighborhoods.
Both sides in Aleppo Governorate will empty their prisons and exchange all prisoners captured during the conflict.
The neighborhoods will be granted full and fair representation in the Aleppo Provincial Council, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and all other relevant sectors, in accordance with the applicable laws.
Until the Joint Central Committees agree on a sustainable solution, the existing service, administrative, and educational institutions, as well as municipalities and local councils in both neighborhoods, will be preserved.
>Trump says he told Netanyahu he 'has to be reasonable' about any disputes with TurkeyUS President Donald Trump said Monday that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he "has to be reasonable" over any disputes he has with Turkey, as the US president also lauded his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"Any problem that you have with Turkey, I think I can solve. I mean, as long as you're reasonable, you have to be reasonable. We have to be reasonable," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office as he hosted Netanyahu, using an older English word for Turkey.
"Bibi, if you have a problem with Turkey, I really think you're going to be able to work it out. You know, I have a very, very good relationship with Turkey and with their leader, and I think we'll be able to work it out. So I hope that's not going to be a problem. I don't think it will be a problem," he added, using a nickname to refer to Netanyahu.
Trump said he has "great relations" with Erdogan, whom he described as "a tough guy, and he's very smart, and he did something that nobody was able to do," referring to earlier remarks in which he said he believes "it was Turkey" that orchestrated the downfall last December of Syria's former longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
"I said, Congratulations, you've done what nobody's been able to do in 2,000 years. You've taken over Syria with different names, but same thing. I said, you've taken it over. He's taken it over through surrogates," Trump said of his prior conversations with Netanyahu.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-says-he-told-netanyahu-he-has-to-be-reasonable-about-any-disputes-with-turkiye/3530982 >>2218894
and it's supposed to be the SDF who are pro Isreal according to retards on this site.
‘Two tent cities in North Syria repurposed to resettle Gazans through Turkish and Qatari efforts'
Two massive tent cities in northern Syria, near the Turkish border, are being repurposed to resettle hundreds of thousands of Gazans through Turkish and Qatari efforts, Syrian sources told i24NEWS on Thursday.
The two camps, one between Al-Bab and Akhtarin, and the other east of Azaz, were originally built during the Syrian civil war to keep displaced Syrians from entering Turkish territory.
“Now that Syria is becoming more stable and many displaced Syrians are beginning to return home, as reported by SANA, Qatar and Turkey are engaged in efforts, in coordination with the new Syrian government, to redesignate the camps for displaced Gazans, the report said.
According to one Syrian source, two Turkish organisations, Avaaz and IHH, are overseeing the implementation of the plan. Neither organization has responded to i24NEWS' inquiries regarding this report.
The report pointed out that: “This information comes amid unconfirmed reports that the resettlement of Gazans in these camps is part of a broader agreement reached with the US to recognize the new Syrian administration in exchange for lifting sanctions on Damascus, although the sources could not corroborate this.”
https://thecradle.co/articles-id/29627
<How Syria's HTS is quietly dismantling the Palestinian cause>Under Ahmad al-Sharaa's direction, Syria’s new Islamist leaders are systematically sidelining Palestinian factions, favoring the US-backed PA, dismantling Iran-linked groups, and reshaping refugee dynamics in alignment with a broader US-backed strategy to neutralize the Palestinian resistance.>Since the fall of the Syrian government on 8 December, the direction of the new interim administration, headed by Ahmad al-Sharaa, has become increasingly clear. Politically, militarily, and legally, Damascus now appears aligned with Washington’s long-standing vision of dismantling the Palestinian cause.>This alignment is taking shape on three key fronts: first is the Palestinian Authority (PA), resistance factions such as Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and other factions splintered from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Second, is the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) tasked specifically to aid Palestinian refugees in the region, and third, are the camps housing Palestinian refugees and displaced Syrians.>Two developments underscore this shift. First, both Turkiye and Lebanon have blocked Palestinians holding Syrian documents from returning to Syria on the same basis as Syrian nationals. Second, US media has revealed ongoing talks between Washington and Damascus over the possibility of Syria absorbing tens of thousands of displaced Gazans, in exchange for sanctions relief or a broader political arrangement, particularly in the aftermath of the Coastal Massacres earlier this year.
<Front 1: The PA and the resistance factions>More than four months into the transition to new governance, one thing is clear: former Al-Qaeda affiliate leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, now Syria's president, is keeping Hamas at arm’s length. Despite repeated requests by Khaled Meshaal – head of Hamas’s political bureau abroad – to visit Damascus, the interim authorities have stalled, aiming to avoid direct confrontation with Israel or the US. >The day after HTS forces entered Damascus, they launched a wave of closures targeting Palestinian faction offices. Those belonging to Fatah al-Intifada, the Baath-aligned Al-Sa'iqa movement, and the PFLP-GC were shuttered, with their weapons, vehicles, and real estate seized.
<Decapitation campaign: arrests, confiscations, and settlements>The factions complied by drafting a letter declaring that their holdings were lawfully acquired and that they were prepared to limit their activity to political and media outreach, in full alignment with Syria’s new posture. The fate of the letter to Sharaa and its response are unknown.>What followed was a systematic decapitation of the Palestinian factional structure in Syria.
<Front 2: Palestinian refugee camps in Syria>The crackdown on political groups has created a leadership vacuum in Syria’s Palestinian camps. Living conditions – already dire – have deteriorated further.
<Front 3: UNRWA, sidelined and undermined>Though the new Syrian authorities have not openly targeted UNRWA, their lack of cooperation speaks volumes. UNRWA no longer appears to be viewed as the primary institution responsible for Palestinian affairs in Syria. (An official ceasefire announcement between the SDF and Turkish forces is expected in the coming days, according to multiple diplomatic sources.)
Tishrin Dam Agreement Marks Key Step Toward De-escalation in Northern Syria
KOBANI, Syria (North Press) – A U.S.-mediated agreement involving Washington, Ankara, Damascus, and Qamishli has led to a significant de-escalation around the strategically critical Tishrin Dam in northern Syria, North Press has learned from a well-informed source involved in the negotiations.
On Saturday, a joint delegation from the U.S.-led International Coalition, the Syrian government, and special units from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) conducted a field visit to the dam, located on the Euphrates River between Manbij and Kobani. The visit came amid reports of an evolving agreement to secure and neutralize the area after months of violent clashes.
According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks, the parties reached administrative and security understandings that aim to remove the dam from military confrontation zones, ensure its operational continuity, and establish joint responsibility over its security.
<Key Terms of the Agreement
Under the terms of the agreement:
The dam will be officially designated a neutral zone, shielded from ongoing hostilities.
A phased reduction of military presence on both sides of the dam will begin immediately.
Turkey-backed armed groups will withdraw from the western bank of the dam, to be replaced by units of the Syrian Ministry of Defense.
On the eastern side, the dam facility will continue to be protected by the Internal Security Forces (Asayish), with technical management handled by staff affiliated with the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).
The source also emphasized the pivotal role of American diplomacy in achieving the breakthrough, highlighting Washington’s quiet shuttle diplomacy with all parties over recent weeks.
The area around Tishrin Dam had been a flashpoint for nearly four months, witnessing intermittent clashes between SDF forces and Turkish-backed factions affiliated with the Syrian National Army (SNA). The dam, one of Syria’s most vital sources of electricity and water, became a symbol of both strategic leverage and vulnerability during the escalations.
The current truce, though unofficial, has already led to a period of calm in the surrounding countryside. Local residents have reported a visible decline in military activity, and logistics teams have resumed access to the dam for routine maintenance.
“This agreement is not only about water and electricity—it’s about securing stability for thousands of civilians,” the source said.
If implemented successfully, the Tishrin Dam agreement could mark a rare moment of cooperation between disparate actors in Syria’s fragmented landscape. It also signals a cautious return to coordinated deconfliction efforts, with Washington playing a behind-the-scenes role in bridging gaps between AANES, Damascus, and Ankara.
While the presence of Turkish-backed forces near sensitive infrastructure has often triggered instability in the region, the current agreement appears designed to mitigate those risks by reintroducing formal state oversight on one side and preserving local governance on the other.
Moreover, it underscores the role of the SDF and AANES in securing and operating essential infrastructure, a task that has earned the trust of international partners and local communities alike.
An official ceasefire announcement between the SDF and Turkish forces is expected in the coming days, according to multiple diplomatic sources. If realized, this would mark a substantial development in the broader effort to reduce frontline tensions in northern Syria.
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi to Al-Monitor:
• The agreement with Sharaa dropped preconditions demanded by #Turkey. Turkey has begun using more moderate language in its official statements, and we have noticed acceptance of the idea of integrating the #SDF and the administrative institutions into the Syrian state.
• The atmosphere during the signing of the agreement with Sharaa was friendly and calm, and we were received with respect. He called me by my official name.
• It is not true that the American side was involved. Rather, it only played the role of facilitator and secured transportation to Damascus.
• The American side strongly supports the agreement with #Damascus because it wants stability in Syria.
• The new administration does not oppose the Kurdish language, but it was not included in the interim constitution, and this was disappointing.
• Our red lines are: not concentrating administrative authority in Damascus alone, and we want to preserve the identity of the #SDF within the ranks of the Syrian National Army that is being formed.
• In our last meeting, Sharaa did not express any objection to Arabs remaining within the ranks of our forces.
• It is unlikely that Turkey is aware of the agreement signed in Damascus.
• Sharaa asked us to give up control of Arab-majority areas such as Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa, but he does not consider that a priority, and the status of those areas will be discussed.
• The remnants of the regime must not be allowed to disrupt and sabotage efforts to build a new, democratic Syria.
• We are determined to help the government resist any similar moves by the remnants of the regime.
Report: US tells Israel it will begin withdrawal from Syria within 2 monthsThe Trump administration has informed Israel that it will begin a phased withdrawal of US troops from Syria within two months, the Ynet news outlet reports.
A senior Israeli official tells the outlet that Jerusalem believes the move will result only in a partial withdrawal but is still working with American counterparts to convince them to keep troops in Syria.
Israel predicts that a US withdrawal will increase Turkey’s “appetite” to control Syria, and as such tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara would increase if America leaves, says the official.
The US has kept Israel up-to-date on its plans, Ynet says.
There are about 2,000 troops in Syria, the US said in December. Trump’s team talked openly about withdrawing them before the president returned to office.
>>2223494What the fuck are you seething about?
Kongra Star calls for safe humanitarian corridors to deliver urgent aid to the Syrian coast
Kongra Star, the umbrella organization of women in North-East Syria, released a statement calling for solidarity with the people along the Syrian coast after the obstruction of trucks of aid dispatched to the region.
The Kongra Star statement said the following:
“After the fall of the Ba’ath regime and the rise of HTS to power in Syria, the Syrian people had hoped that a new Syria would be built—one with democratic principles, where all communities could participate with their own culture, language, identity, and specificity. Unfortunately, once HTS began governing Syria, the pain and suffering of the Syrian people were intensified—especially in the last two months, when groups of mercenaries connected to the fascist Turkish state, with the support of HTS, launched an operation against the Alevi population along the Syrian coast, implementing a campaign of genocide and erasure.
Claiming that the Alevi community were a product of the Ba’ath regime, they carried out massacres against them that go beyond any human principles. This attitude reveals the truth, that these mercenaries are a continuation of ISIS and Islamic fundamentalism: they act according to the principles of a nationalist, religiously fundamentalist, and sexist system. Such a force has no place in determining Syria’s future.
As women from North and East Syria, we cannot accept the massacres committed under this system and mentality against women, children, and the people as a whole. On this basis, we—as Kongra Star in Rojava and women’s organizations across North and East Syria—have launched a campaign of voluntary humanitarian aid for those facing crisis, hunger, rape, violence, abductions, killings, and forced displacement. Women and children, in particular, have been sacrificed and made to suffer immensely as a result of this conservative system and ideology.
That’s why we, as women’s organizations, have come together to collect essential goods for those victims on the coast. As Kongra Star, we see it as our duty to be responsible to these women and children.
For 14 years, we have been the vanguard of our society in the Rojava revolution, and today we continue to stand at the forefront of the struggle for all Syrian women, aiming to build a democratic, decentralized, and diverse Syria—one that reflects the values and vision of women. A Syria in which, above all, children, women, and all communities can live in freedom, peace, and equality—and be at the forefront of the resistance and fight against a system of genocide and erasure that denies the existence of women.
In the face of these massacres, rapes, displacement, and the ongoing economic and social hardships on the Syrian coast, we, as the peoples of North and East Syria, gathered 15 trucks of aid—4 of which were organized by women. Our intention was to reach the coastal cities. Coordination was initiated and contact was established with the relevant parties, and the caravan departed on April 1st to deliver aid to the victims on the Syrian coast.
Even so, when the caravan reached the checkpoint known as Xanasir, many obstacles were placed in our way—disrespectful actions that violated basic human ethics. These actions were carried out by the mercenaries of al-Amshat, a group linked to the fascist Turkish state involved in the Alevi massacre, and supported by HTS, who attempted to seize the humanitarian aid. After long hours of discussion, we were forced to turn back. The drivers, along with the people who had come with the intention of distributing the aid in a spirit of solidarity, were threatened. Confusion was deliberately created among the drivers, but since they had been informed in advance about the risks and possible provocations, the attempts by HTS and its allies failed.
We, as Kongra Star, call on all women’s organizations to stand with the women of the Syrian coastal towns, whose struggle to reclaim their dignity is a crucial step toward reclaiming the freedom of all women. Furthermore, we also call for solidarity with our Alevi people who are facing this policy of erasure and genocide. We make an appeal to the United Nations, the international community, and human rights organizations to quickly open a humanitarian corridor in order to deliver urgent necessities to the Syrian coastal areas."
>>2233972No. It's pretty normal.
I would post about US starting to withdraw troops from north eastern Syria, but it's rather small, and not total.
>>2233983More like the spineless dictator who was willing to sell out anybody or anyone to save his own hide. WikiLeaks revealed that in 2010 Bashar Assad told the US government that he’d be willing to betray Hamas — who he compared to the Muslim Brothers his father massacred — in exchange for lifting US sanctions + a Golan-related peace deal with Israel
https://x.com/rohmerfan1127/status/1864036956612530191Not to mention said Alawites had been distancing themselves from Assad for years.
Nice "genocide prevention", bro.
>>2234092He operated CIA blacksites you retarded faggot.
Jesus i hate this site.
>>2234168These responses all feel like pointless gotchas a CIA bot would bring up.
The proof is in the pudding and the current pudding is undeniable.
>>2234038Hamas congratulated the new goatfucking leader of Syria while he's arresting PIJ and snitching to Israel with GPS coordinates for airstrikes.
So yes. I'd say Assad was fair in not giving a shit about their cause, considering they ditched him during the civil war.
>>2234092>>2236711So realpolitik for me but not for thee?
Also not even Iran thought Assad was a reliable member of the Axis of resistance.
https://www.ft.com/content/0311cae9-f35b-4e7a-952b-e26aba870549
>At the same time, Iranian officials viewed Assad as increasingly unreliable, if not outright treacherous, while analysts and insiders accused him of failing to prevent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in his country.
>The insider said there had been long-standing frustration with Assad in Tehran. “For more than a year, it was clear his time had passed. He had become an obstacle, a liability — some even called him a betrayer. His inaction cost us dearly, and he aligned himself with regional actors who promised him a future that never materialised.”
>Some within Iran’s government believed Assad had begun courting Arab states such as the United Arab Emirates, lured by promises of postwar reconstruction aid in exchange for distancing himself from Iran, said analysts and politicians.
>In the aftermath of Assad’s fall to insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni rebel group, recriminations have mounted within Tehran’s leadership. “People within his regime were leaking information about the whereabouts of Iranian commanders,” the insider claimed. “Assad turned his back on us when we needed him most.”https://carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/diwan/2024/12/why-did-iran-allow-assads-downfall?lang=en
>By early 2024, both Iran and Russia had changed when it came to the Syrian president. Russia was particularly incensed by his repeated violations of the Idlib deescalation agreement and stubborn resistance to any form of a negotiated settlement. Meanwhile, Iran found its once-considerable influence over Damascus steadily eroding, with Assad increasingly charting an independent course that often conflicted with Tehran’s regional objectives. Iran’s suspicions of Assad deepened after a series of leaks disclosed the movements of IRGC officials that culminated in Israeli strikes on these officials in Syria. The Quds Force, once given relatively free rein in Syria, now found its movements increasingly restricted by the Syrian authorities, with Assad refusing to allow the use of the Golan Heights as a potential front against Israel. Perhaps most provocatively, Damascus had begun limiting Shiite religious activities throughout Syria—a direct challenge to Iran’s efforts to expand its ideological and cultural influence in the region.
>By the time rebels launched their offensive, neither Iran nor Russia saw sufficient value in expending further resources to prop up a regime that had become more liability than asset. Assad’s growing independence had effectively undermined the very partnerships that had sustained his rule for over a decade. Eventually, Russia offered Assad asylum on humanitarian grounds but Moscow’s disdain for Assad seemed apparent in Sergei Lavrov’s comments at the Doha forum, where he chastised the interviewer for wanting “to drown [him] in Syria” questions.
>The Syrian army’s fundamental weakness became glaringly apparent even before the rebels captured Aleppo. Discussion on Iranian social media platforms, particularly pro-IRGC Telegram channels, reflected this reality. Ordinary Iranians in these forums began openly criticizing Assad and his military’s incompetence. Perhaps most telling was the shift in sentiment among traditionally staunch IRGC supporters, who began expressing indignation at Assad’s corruption and the Syrian army’s ineffectiveness.
>Iran’s initial response suggested a familiar playbook—the mobilization of Iraqi militias to shore up Assad’s defenses. However, the Iraqi government refused to allow these forces to cross into Syria. Rather than challenge this decision, Iran acquiesced with surprising ease. In a stunning development, Iranian-backed forces abandoned their most strategic asset—control of the Syrian-Iraqi border crossing—without any resistance. The IRGC and pro-Iran Iraqi fighters had already pulled out of Deir al-Zor before Kurdish forces moved in, leading to the swift capture of the crucial Qa’im-Bukamal border crossing by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
>The governorate of Deir al-Zor and its border crossing at Bukamal had served as Iran’s crown jewel in Syria, representing a vital link in Tehran’s regional ambitions. After capturing control of Deir al-Zor from the Islamic State group in 2017, Iran transformed this eastern Syrian region into a crucial corridor for projecting power across the Levant. The Qa’im-Bukamal crossing became the linchpin in Iran’s land bridge to Lebanon, facilitating the movement of weapons, fighters, and supplies to its proxy forces throughout the region.
>The significance of Deir al-Zor was not just in its logistical value. Iran had invested heavily in securing this territory, establishing a network of military bases, and cultivating deep ties with local tribal leaders. The Iranians exploited Arab grievances against both the Islamic State and later the SDF, while simultaneously using the region to pressure U.S. forces stationed at the Tanf garrison and near the Conoco gas field. Iranian-backed militias frequently launched attacks against American positions from this territory, making it a theater in the broader U.S.-Iranian regional competition. Yet when Assad’s regime began to fall apart, Iran made the surprising decision to cede this vital territory to the SDF. This retreat perhaps reflected a more nefarious, long-term strategy—betting that the persistent tensions between Kurdish forces and the local Arab population and Turkish-backed rebel forces would eventually create new opportunities for a return of Iranian influence.
>Iran’s withdrawal from Syria extended far beyond abandoning Deir al-Zor, marking a complete reversal of its military presence across the country. The night before Assad fled Damascus, the New York Times revealed that Iran had begun evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria. The stark reality of Iran’s capitulation was captured by an analyst close to the regime who told the newspaper: “Iran is starting to evacuate its forces and military personnel because we cannot fight as an advisory and support force if Syria’s army itself does not want to fight… The bottom line is that Iran has realized that it cannot manage the situation in Syria right now with any military operation and this option is off the table.”So your so-called anti-genocidal "benevolent dictator" was an incompotent buffoon whose people hated him, who had plans to both back-stab Palestine and Iran prior to him being ousted, and knowingly acted for his own interest as opposed to the collective ones of his allies?
Some "Lion of Damascus" you got there.
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