Recent news:STG sets up roadblocks on the roads leading to Suwayda, pursuant to the ceasefire agreement.
Remaining tribals in Suwayda governorate launch a last-ditch attack on Suwayda city.
Tribals enter some of the city's northwest areas. They suffer heavy casualties and retreat from the city on the same day.
Straggler tribals launch a few attacks on Druze villages here and there, nothing significant.
Overall ceasefire holds up after that. STG prevents further entry of tribals and their numbers keep dwindling.
STG releases their report on the massacres of Alawites in March of this year. They say that they aren't directly responsible.
Saudi announces they will buy a bunch of property in Syria.
Israeli and Syrian officials meet in Paris. A second meeting in Baku was cancelled.
Accusations that the STG is doing a soft siege on Suwayda governorate and worsening the humanitarian situation.
Turkey/SNA starts threatening the SDF and launches a few attacks against them in Deir Hafer and Tishreen dam.
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inb4 they sign a deal and cuck like they always do
>>2511017They're completely surrounded in Aleppo, what do you honestly expect them to do?
>>2511017like
>>2511062 points out, wtf do you expect from them in fucking Aleppo?
Most of the eternal seethers in these threads are just sociopaths who want to see blood for the sake of blood, istg.
>>2511069The red star will wave till the bitter end
Berxwedan Jiyane
şehîd namirin
Rudaw is reporting that 3 members of Syrian security forces were killed earlier in the fighting.
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SDF: The events in Aleppo are the result of the violence of the Damascus government
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) says the incidents in Aleppo are the result of violence by the Damascus government and calls on international and humanitarian organizations to "take urgent and effective steps to end the unjust siege and stop systematic attacks and violations against civilians.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said in a statement on October 6, 2025 that some media outlets are publishing false claims that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) targeted checkpoints of Damascus government fighters around the Ashrafiya and Sheikh Maqsood neighborhoods in Aleppo. "We completely reject these claims because our forces are no longer present in the area according to the April 1 agreement.
"What is happening in the Ashrafiya and Sheikh Maqsood neighborhoods is the result of a series of continuous attacks by Damascus government groups against civilians," Hezbollah said.
He said the groups have imposed a severe security and humanitarian blockade, prevented the delivery of aid and medical supplies and kidnapped several citizens. They commit daily acts of violence against the residents at checkpoints and around the neighborhood. Recently, they have tightened the siege on the two neighborhoods by installing sand umbrellas.
Tensions have been raging between Hezbollah forces and Damascus government forces in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Ashrafiya and Sheikh Maqsood in Aleppo since Monday afternoon. There are seven roads in the two neighborhoods, all closed, the neighborhood co-chairman said.
"In a dangerous development, these groups are trying to enter the neighborhoods with tanks and armored vehicles and attack citizens' houses with mortars and drones, killing a number of civilians and causing heavy damage to their property," Hezbollah said.
"These actions have encouraged the residents of the neighborhood to defend themselves, alongside the internal security forces who are responsible for protecting civilians and security and stability in the region," the statement said.
"We hold the Damascus government directly responsible for the continued siege and systematic violations against civilians. We also hold the recent dangerous developments that have increased the suffering of the population and threaten regional stability and show the government's deliberate indifference to people's lives and dignity.
Hezbollah calls on international and humanitarian organizations to "take urgent and effective steps to end the unjust blockade and stop the systematic attacks and violations against civilians.
Since the unrest in Syria in recent years, the security of the two neighborhoods is managed and protected by Kurdish armed groups close to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Demonstrations and clashes continue in both neighborhoods. Kurds in the two neighborhoods demand that the barriers be removed as soon as possible.
"The movement of the Syrian Arab army is part of a plan to redeploy on several fronts in northern and northeastern Syria," the Syrian Defense Ministry said Monday night.
The Syrian Defense Ministry justified the deployment by saying that Hezbollah was attacking and targeting civilians, army and security forces. He also tries to control new points and villages.
Julani cancelled the annual celebration of the start of the 1973 war against Israel.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syxv8xb6xe>>2511760Every minority is also mad that their holidays are not official.
I remember the mfs who thought Rojava was gonna fall in days after Dr. Assad fled to Russia. Where is that sandinista retard? 😂
>>2511858as much as I dislike the rabid anti kurds retards, posting this these days is at least as retarded, rojava is definitely not secured and on very shaky grounds
I hope everything works out with a minimum of bloodshed.
SDF signals imminent integration into Syrian army after ‘positive talks’ with Damascus
>The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said, while addressing the group's fighters, that the Kurdish militia’s integration into Syria’s new military will take place “soon,” confirming positive negotiations with Damascus in the aftermath of the recent flare-up between the two sides.
>“The SDF will become a strong part of the new Syrian army. In the coming days, we, as the SDF command, will dispatch a delegation to the Syrian defense ministry in Damascus in order to implement the March 10 agreement. The process of SDF’s integration into the Syrian army will begin,” Abdi said.
>“In the new Syria, in addition to the SDF’s integration into the Syrian new army, our anti-terrorism forces (YAT) will also play a new role. Their work will not be limited to northeast Syria, but will be nationwide. They will work alongside other units of the Syrian army. We believe that the experience the YAT has gained in the past 11 years of fighting against terrorism will play a leading role in the new process in the fight against terrorism, ISIS, across Syria, rather than only in northeast Syria,” the SDF commander added.
>“Syria is going through a new situation. A new Syria is being established following the collapse of the Baath regime. A new army is being established in Syria. We, as a principal force that played a significant role in protecting Syria, the war on terror, and protecting our people, will also take part in the process of the establishment of a new Syrian army,” he went on to say, stressing that the SDF will play a “key role.”
>Abdi said in a separate interview with Ronahi TV that talks were “positive,” but clarified that not all issues have been resolved. “We started a dialogue and will continue talking.”
>He also said Syrian President and former Al-Qaeda chief Ahmad al-Sharaa was “more open” about the integration, adding that both sides agree on a “decentralized Syria.”
>Abdi asserted that foreign powers should not directly interfere in this process but acknowledged that “Turkiye could play a positive role” in reaching a solution, stressing that a settlement in Syria “is difficult without Turkiye’s involvement.”
>There have been months of tension between the SDF and the Syrian government over a deal signed in March calling for the US-backed Kurdish group’s integration into Damascus’s forces.
>The two sides disagree about the deal’s implementation, particularly the SDF’s wish to remain under Kurdish command and enter the army as a bloc rather than dissolve and conscript.
>Turkiye’s proxy, the Syrian National Army (SNA) coalition, was incorporated into Syria’s military after the fall of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s government last year. These Turkish-backed, ISIS-linked forces have been at odds with the SDF for years and are responsible for war crimes against Kurdish civilians in northern Syria.
>The SDF is predominantly composed of the People’s Protection Units (YPG). The YPG is the Syrian branch of Turkiye’s enemy, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
>The group is also known to consist of female fighters. It is unclear how well this will sit with the extremist forces making up the Syrian army.
>The Turkish army, which occupies Syria and has operated against the SDF in the past, may be gearing up for a new campaign, Sharaa said last month.
>Turkiye “may act militarily if full integration is not achieved by December,” Sharaa warned.
>In late May, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the SDF to “quit stalling” and integrate with the Syrian army.
>Turkiye is currently training Syria’s new extremist-dominated military.
>Heavy fighting broke out between the SDF and the Syrian army near Aleppo earlier this month. A ceasefire was quickly reached, however, skirmishes have continued.
>The US-backed SDF is not represented in Syria’s government. It is part of a Kurdish-led, de-facto ‘autonomous’ administration in the country’s north and east.
>The National reported on 17 August that Damascus is assembling a force of 50,000 to capture Deir Ezzor and Raqqa from the SDF.https://thecradle.co/articles/sdf-signals-imminent-integration-into-syrian-army-after-positive-talks-with-damascus >>2519678>>2518258Thanks anon(s). I think the Deir-Ez decision is a very smart one, it is the weakest link for the SDF in terms of damascus support, will hopefully reduce tensions and buy time.
>“In the new Syria, in addition to the SDF’s integration into the Syrian new army, our anti-terrorism forces (YAT) will also play a new role. Their work will not be limited to northeast Syria, but will be nationwide. Some based YAT autist has the opportunity to do the funniest thing (follow this directive to the letter).
>>2511069They brought forth the blackest wave of reaction upon themselves when they destroyed the last socialist state in the middle east.
>>2414118Inter-islamic conflict.
>>2519800Syria was as socialist as Denmark or Norway.
>>2519803Wrong. Socialist Syria was not capitalist or imperialist. Thats why the foolish american puppets destroyed Socialist Syria.
>>2519800>>2519804Not every thread has to be your 'ebin shitpost threads'. please fuck off somewhere else.
>>2518302With the fall of Socialist Syria, capitalism has reasserted itself by violent, highly protracted struggle. Gay nazi, despite the past decades, do you really believe this transition backwards to capitalism can "work out with minimum bloodshed," or are you just sending thoughts and prayers to the damned tools of the cia
>>2520221lets be serious, arab nationalist werent very socialist, and in syria especially wasnt toward the end
It's like any revolution. If the situation is ripe, it will happen sooner or later. The only question is whether a particular way of solving the problems is the only possible one or not, or if there's a way to do the transition will less blood and fewer losses.
>>2520800Syria was counter-revolution, not revolution. You are a cia agent
I found this from RT Arabic about assad extradition request to syria. This is Russian state media take
https://arabic.rt.com/press/1720889-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%83%D9%88-%D8%A8%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%AF-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%B4%D9%82/Publication date:
15.10.2025 | 09:21 GMT
Sharia in the Kremlin: Will Moscow hand Bashar al-Assad over to Damascus? / RT
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara did not wait for a new date for the postponed Russia-Arab League summit, which was scheduled for the 15th of this month. Instead, he decided to meet with his Russian counterpart in Moscow amid mixed expectations regarding the agenda for the one-day visit, which will last behind closed doors.
Al-Sharaa had spoken to an American channel on the eve of the visit about Damascus' demand to hand over deposed President Bashar al-Assad, who resides with his family and a large number of his entourage in Moscow's most upscale neighborhood (Moscow City). He occupies several luxury apartments that he purchased over the years prior to his escape, transporting suitcases laden with the Syrian people's money. These funds have arrived on private or regular flights to Moscow since 2014, where they are employed by a network of commercial agents and brokers, who invest them in real estate and purchase assets for major private banks.
Bashar and his uncle, Mohammed Makhlouf, conspired to plunder and smuggle Syrian funds to three destinations: Russia, Belarus, and Romania. A large number of brokers were involved in the transfer and disbursement of these funds. This author has testimonies from individuals who were part of the inner circle responsible for handling the affairs of the Assad and Makhlouf families, but they refuse to make public statements for fear of retaliation from the gang, which still wields considerable influence despite no longer being in power.
In the same vein, agents smuggled gold bars and ingots, stamped with the Syrian Central Bank's seal, into these bags. Some of these were then received at the Syrian embassy in Moscow under the guise of purchasing weapons and equipment for the Syrian Arab Army, without the knowledge or awareness of official Russian authorities.
In the first government-to-government contact between Moscow and Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime, and during a visit by a delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister and former Russian Presidential Envoy to the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, on January 28 of this year, Sharaa demanded the extradition of Assad and his entourage implicated in crimes against Syrians for trial, as well as the return of looted assets.
The Russian diplomat responded that a fair trial was impossible under the exceptional circumstances facing Syria, which had only been in power for a few months, during which the contours of the new state were still unclear.
Claiming the funds requires documentation proving their return to the Syrian government treasury.
It is well known that the Assad-Makhlouf family did not deposit oil revenues into the state treasury, in addition to the illegal channels used by the regime of corruption and tyranny to plunder the Syrian people's wealth.
It's worth noting that Damascus investigative judge Tawfiq al-Ali issued an arrest warrant in absentia against Assad at the end of last September, paving the way for international prosecution of the case through Interpol. This means that Sharaa will be bringing criminal files, clearly prepared by the Syrian judiciary on the eve of the visit, to the negotiating table in the Kremlin with his Russian counterpart.
Sharaa's statements to the American CBS channel emphasize that his country will use available legal means to demand accountability for former regime leader Bashar al-Assad, without entering into a costly conflict with Russia. In previous statements, Sharaa has made no secret of his appreciation for Russia's neutral stance as armed factions advanced toward the Syrian capital and cities fell one after the other to a limited number of fighters, without any resistance or effective intervention from Russian air power or forces stationed at the Hmeimim airbase and other Russian military bases spread throughout areas previously under the Assad regime's control.
Sharaa acknowledges that had it not been for Russia's conciliatory stance, the cost of entering Damascus would have been exorbitant and bloody. Perhaps the future will reveal many more details about the ten days that shook Syria and toppled a corrupt and tyrannical regime.
The issue of handing over Assad and his entourage and recovering Syria's looted assets is unlikely to become the Achilles' heel in relations between Damascus, which feels the need for a Russian equivalent in its relationship with Washington, and Moscow, which will not relinquish its military and political presence in a country described as one of the most important keys to the region, if not the most important. It is unlikely that Russia will relinquish a promising partner for "Saleh, a murderous dictator who fled at night without even informing the leaders of his defeated army, and spends all his days in the tall glass tower "Moscow City" hanging from the high floors, addicted to playing computer games, while his brother Maher drinks alcohol and directs his henchmen to spread rumors and false news, sometimes about an Arab TV channel interviewing Bashar in which he talks about his imminent return to Syria," according to allegations by a German magazine.
The false news came on the eve of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani and Defense Minister Muharraf Abu Qasra's visit to Moscow in early August.
>>2523027>>2523014In this article Russia state media calls assad insanely corrupt and says how he stole a lot of money for years from syrian people. This is RT not some western outlet or even Saudi or something
>>2523014Here are some snippets that stands out. Remember this is literally RT assad
>Bashar and his uncle, Mohammed Makhlouf, conspired to plunder and smuggle Syrian funds to three destinations: Russia, Belarus, and Romania. A large number of brokers were involved in the transfer and disbursement of these fund
> agents smuggled gold bars and ingots, stamped with the Syrian Central Bank's seal, into these bags. Some of these were then received at the Syrian embassy in Moscow under the guise of purchasing weapons and equipment for the Syrian Arab Army, without the knowledge or awareness of official Russian authorities.
>Sharaa acknowledges that had it not been for Russia's conciliatory stance, the cost of entering Damascus would have been exorbitant and bloody. Perhaps the future will reveal many more details about the ten days that shook Syria and toppled a corrupt and tyrannical regime.
>It is well known that the Assad-Makhlouf family did not deposit oil revenues into the state treasury, in addition to the illegal channels used by the regime of corruption and tyranny to plunder the Syrian people's wealth.
>The issue of handing over Assad and his entourage and recovering Syria's looted assets is unlikely to become the Achilles' heel in relations between Damascus, which feels the need for a Russian equivalent in its relationship with Washington, and Moscow, which will not relinquish its military and political presence in a country described as one of the most important keys to the region, if not the most important. It is unlikely that Russia will relinquish a promising partner for "Saleh, a murderous dictator who fled at night without even informing the leaders of his defeated army, and spends all his days in the tall glass tower "Moscow City" hanging from the high floors, addicted to playing computer games, while his brother Maher drinks alcohol and directs his henchmen to spread rumors and false news, sometimes about an Arab TV channel interviewing Bashar in which he talks about his imminent return to Syria," according to allegations by a German magazine.
>The false news came on the eve of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani and Defense Minister Muharraf Abu Qasra's visit to Moscow in early August. >SDF Commander-In-Chief Mazloum Abdi announces they have reached an agreement with Damascus on integration.
Enjoy your new moderate beheaders. Wonder what excuses SDFkiddies will make next
Sipan Hemo: Accelerating the integration process depends on the government's positions and steps
Sipan Hemo, a member of the General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and a member of the military committee negotiating with the Damascus government, confirmed that the SDF is ready to join the new Syrian Army to be formed—but only if the integration is carried out on the basis of respect for the SDF’s identity, struggle, and sacrifices, and if the rights of all components of the Syrian people are preserved without exception. He emphasized that the next steps of the Damascus government will determine whether the integration process will accelerate, slow down, or even freeze.
In a lengthy interview with the SDF Media Center, Hemo provided a comprehensive overview of the SDF’s vision regarding the ongoing negotiations with the Damascus government, discussing the obstacles facing the integration process since the signing of the March 10, 2025, agreement. He stressed that the SDF will remain a unified national force defending all Syrians until a just, democratic system is achieved.
The text of the interview is as follows:
<The Launch of Dialogues with Damascus
On behalf of the Syrian Democratic Forces, I salute all components of northern and eastern Syria, and Syria in general. As you know, a series of meetings and dialogues have taken place between us and the Damascus government, and the term integration has been introduced into the negotiation framework since the March 10 agreement.
Since the founding of the Syrian Democratic Forces, we have struggled for a fundamental goal: building a democratic Syria based on participation and guaranteeing the rights of all components of the Syrian people without discrimination or exclusion. For this goal, our forces were founded and continue to adhere to it. They have fought fierce battles against the terrorist organization ISIS and all aggressors, making enormous sacrifices to achieve this goal.
<SDF: A Political and Social Project Before Being a Military Force
The Syrian Democratic Forces are not merely a military formation; rather, they are forces with a clear political and social vision. From the outset, they declared their struggle against marginalization, dictatorship, and injustice—and have continued that struggle steadfastly.
This struggle persisted until the fall of the Ba’athist regime, after which an interim government was formed, based on Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. On March 10, 2025, an agreement was signed with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, and since then, we have engaged in direct dialogue to discuss ways to implement that agreement.
<Integration is Necessary to Build the New Syrian Army
We seek integration into the future Syrian army and believe that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) form the foundation for building the new national army. In fact, a truly national Syrian army cannot be built without the participation of the SDF. In this context, we have declared our readiness to join the new army, and this remains our strategic goal.
In recent periods, our forces have been accused of obstructing or delaying the integration process. These allegations are completely untrue and unfounded.
On the contrary, we are eager to join the new army, but some parties are attempting to interpret the integration process through narrow visions that remain captive to the mentality of the former regime.
These parties seek to eliminate our forces or erase their political, social, and administrative identity—something we will absolutely not accept, as such attempts cannot be described as patriotic or aligned with legitimate national objectives.
We emphasize that the integration we seek must preserve the identity of the SDF and respect its struggle. We are not only referring to North and East Syria but to all Syrian components that should participate in building the new Syria: Sunnis, Druze, Christians, Kurds, and Alawites.
If the rights of even one component are not recognized, Syria will not yet have been freed from the injustice it has long suffered.
<Last Damascus Meeting: Positive Atmosphere Needs Results on the Ground
During the last meeting in Damascus, a positive atmosphere prevailed with our participation, along with that of the Ministry of Defense and several U.S. officials.
However, no tangible results were achieved, and the outcomes were limited to verbal promises and general statements of intent without clear, written agreements.
We emphasized the need to translate the positive atmosphere into practical steps on the ground.
<Obstacles to Trust and Reassurance
During the meeting, we discussed the mechanisms for integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian Army. We elaborated on the reasons and motivations behind the formation and struggle of the SDF, and we explicitly stated that the reasons that led to its formation still exist.
For the integration process to succeed, the root causes of the threats facing our people in northern and eastern Syria must be addressed.
In our view, the Interim Government remains unable to instill reassurance and security among the various components and has not taken serious steps to alleviate fears.
Recently, we have witnessed disastrous policies by the government and its forces, manifested in mass killings targeting Alawites and Druze, in addition to widespread security chaos across the country.
These practices pose a serious challenge to the SDF’s integration efforts and underscore the urgent need for our forces to continue protecting our people. Here, we ask: What positive, tangible steps has the Interim Government taken to support the integration process in light of these violations?
<The Sheikh Maqsoud Attack and New Concerns
At a time when we are discussing the integration of the SDF, the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo was subjected to a siege and attack—despite the March 10 agreement under which our forces withdrew from the area.
Nevertheless, factions affiliated with the Damascus government attacked the besieged neighborhood, attempting to replicate what happened in Sweida and on the coast, attacking the area from ten fronts.
Had it not been for the steadfastness and resistance of the residents—based on their previous experience between 2013 and 2016—the catastrophe would have been even greater.
These attacks raise many questions and concerns and completely contradict the propaganda suggesting that the situation is going well.
Therefore, positive rhetoric must be transformed into practical steps that inspire reassurance—not actions that generate tension and problems, as is currently the case.
<Exclusion from Decision-Making Institutions
We have repeatedly emphasized that the exclusion of Syrian communities—especially our people in northern and eastern Syria—from dialogue conferences, constitution drafting, lawmaking, and government formation represents a real problem for us.
The other side must realize that disregarding the will of Syrian communities will prevent the current government from being representative of all Syrians.
No government or army can be respected unless all communities participate in its construction.
Syria will not be a homeland for all without the participation of all, and we will not allow a repetition of the exclusionary policies that Syrians have suffered for decades.
<The presence of the SDF is essential for protecting Syria and its communities.
We emphasize that our presence within the Syrian Army is a prerequisite for overcoming the current crisis and protecting all communities.
However, this integration must be based on mutual respect and partnership—not on the vision of some parties in Damascus, who base their plans on exclusion and liquidation.
Therefore, dialogue will continue, and addressing our people’s concerns will remain the foundation of any action we take.
As long as the current government does not take real measures to reassure Syrian communities, the SDF will remain the force defending the existence, lives, and identity of our people against any threat.
<The Timeline of the Integration Process
We explained to officials in Damascus that accelerating the integration process depends on their positions and next steps regarding the rights of all communities and on opening the door to national partnership.
Their next steps will determine whether the integration process will accelerate, slow down, or even freeze.
We presented one clear example they could pursue to prepare the ground for the SDF’s integration—namely, the Afrin issue. We emphasized that the return of displaced Afrin residents, compensation for those affected, and holding accountable those responsible for violations are key indicators of the government’s seriousness in building a national army.
We told them that their position on Afrin will be the true benchmark for their stance on other issues in North and East Syria, and in Syria as a whole.
If you act justly toward Afrin, address the injustices, and pave the way for the return of the displaced, then the Interim Government can be viewed differently—not only regarding Afrin, but for all of Syria.
<SDF: A Unifying National Force
We have reiterated that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are a national Syrian force and the only force capable of communicating and coordinating with all Syrian components—Sunnis, Kurds, Druze, Alawites, Christians, and even the government in Damascus.
We are prepared to be the core of the new Syrian Army and a guarantee for correcting the country’s political and military course.
Through their struggle and policies, our forces have proven the success of their national project in preserving Syria’s geographic and social unity at a time when the country was torn apart by sectarianism and divisions.
This is why the SDF enjoys widespread respect among all Syrian components.
<A Message to the Components of North and East Syria
Since the founding of the People’s Protection Units (YPG), and later the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), we have sacrificed thousands of martyrs in defense of our people and in pursuit of building a shared homeland for all Syrians.
We have achieved great accomplishments and will continue to achieve further gains worthy of our people’s sacrifices.
Today, we live in safety and stability in our regions thanks to the SDF, while the rest of Syria suffers from chaos and daily killings.
Therefore, we must preserve what we have achieved and confront all conspiracies and challenges.
We hope that the security we are experiencing will spread throughout all regions of Syria—from Sweida to the coast, and from the interior to the north—based on tolerance, coexistence, and generosity.
Our people must trust their forces and fighters, knowing that they will not hesitate for a moment to defend them and will continue their struggle no matter how severe the challenges.
We call on everyone to be vigilant against the attempts of enemies seeking to undermine our cohesion and implement their destructive plans.
I especially mention the people of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa, who must realize that the Syrian Democratic Forces, which sacrificed thousands of martyrs to liberate them from ISIS terrorism, will continue to defend them and represent them in Damascus in a manner befitting their sacrifices.
>>2531181Ziggers writing their apology letter to Al Qaeda rn
>>2532045 (samefag)
Update: STG has agreed to lift the siege and allow the matter to be settled in court. The captive girl (if there is one) is still in the foreign fighters' camp.
>>2532045not just any french jihadi, it's Omar Omson. They came to a truce though.
>>2535020There are absolutely captive girls, although it was almost certainly only a pretext.
>>2535032Alabama 3 was a weird choice. Exile on Coldharbour Lane is a banger album though.
>>2526031I REALLY hope these talks will fail with the current islamist government.
33rd anniversary of the women’s army celebrated in guerrilla areas
The 33rd anniversary of the founding of the women's army was celebrated by guerrillas. Speaking at the commemorations and events organized in the Behdînan region, YJA-Star Military Council Commander Peyman Amed said that they bowed with respect before all the martyrs of Kurdistan and the women’s army, in the person of Commander Bêrîtan.
Commander Amed explained that Bêrîtan’s action in 1992 against the dominant male collaborationist line and traitorous forces paved the way for women’s militarization, saying, “Bêrîtan’s stance became a beginning for women guerrillas; for 33 years we have been struggling along her path.”
Commander Peyman Amed said: "Today marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of the great commander Bêrîtan (Gülnaz Karataş). We commemorate all the martyrs of Kurdistan and the martyrs of the women’s army in her name. We bow before all the martyrs of Kurdistan through her and the great commander Bêrîtan.
Today is also the 33rd anniversary of the founding of the women’s army. On this occasion, we salute Leader Abdullah Öcalan, the architect of this day and of the women’s army and movement. We also honor all the women martyrs and martyrs of the Kurdistan Freedom Movement. We salute the women fighting on the frontlines, the revolutionary women, the women of Kurdistan, and all mothers."
<Bêrîtan set an example as the first commander of the women’s army
Commander Amed continued: "Comrade Bêrîtan, as both a person and a commander, became the symbol of the Apoist and revolutionary woman. Through her character, she became a model of leadership for her time. Thirty-three years ago, she waged a heroic and unparalleled struggle on the war fronts against betrayal and the occupation of Kurdistan. Through her action, she became the symbol of the free woman’s line — the embodiment of the Kurdish woman’s stance that never surrenders under any circumstances. As the first commander of the women’s army, Comrade Bêrîtan became a pioneer for Kurdish women and an example for women worldwide.
Leader Öcalan, in the person of Comrade Bêrîtan, announced the women’s militarization campaign 33 years ago, in this very month of 1993. The leadership responded to Bêrîtan’s struggle and her fight in this way. The women’s army has waged an unprecedented struggle along the free women’s line for 33 years against the occupation and domination of male power and state armies. Under the leadership and spirit of Comrade Bêrîtan, Kurdish women have demonstrated tremendous resistance to all forms of war for 33 years. The women’s militarization campaign was both a first and a turning point in the global struggle for women’s liberation.
For this reason, the women’s army became a source of inspiration and faith not only for Kurdish women but for women all over the world. It gave women courage, strength, and will. In the history of world women, this 33-year legacy has become one of great honor and heroism. The women’s army was a critique and a response to the patriarchal military mentality. With a free mindset and a woman’s spirit, Kurdish women built an army in their own color."
<We continue our struggle along Bêrîtan’s path
Commander Amed added: "Today, as YJA-Star, the continuation of the women’s army and its proud history, we continue our struggle along the path of the great commander Bêrîtan. The women’s army continues to be a force of defense for all women today. It maintains its role and mission. Until women’s freedom, the freedom of peoples, and the freedom of the Kurdish people are achieved, women will not abandon the struggle or self-defense.
As power over women developed, women first lost their self-defense, and through that, society lost its own defense. That is why, thousands of years later, women re-established defense institutions with their innate strength and colors in the field of war and the military. Today, we will continue our defensive role as an army.
In the past decade, many great commanders and self-sacrificing fighters have emerged. The techniques, wars, and attacks of the capitalist modernity system were thwarted by the professional guerrilla style of YJA-Star. The YJA-Star forces have once again powerfully fulfilled their role at the tactical and professional command level over the past decade."
Commander Amed ended her remarks by saying: "Our struggle will continue. We stand on our history and 33 years of experience, and as YJA-Star, we will fulfill any duty that falls upon our shoulders. We will do whatever is necessary for the success of this process. But we will also continue to defend, to defend women, the Leadership, the people, and mothers. Let both friend and foe know this well! We are ready to make every sacrifice and take every responsibility for the freedom of the Leadership, for the Kurdish people’s struggle, and for the victory of the women’s liberation struggle. On this basis, under the leadership of APO, we will continue our fight in this process. Once again, we bow with respect before the martyrs of the women’s army and Comrade Bêrîtan. We once more celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the women’s army in the name of Leader Öcalan, all martyrs, all women, and all comrades."
>>2535061>although it was almost certainly only a pretextYeah there are now indications that the STG only did it because the French government told them to. They were completely fine with the foreign group for years as HTS.
>>2536253I assumed as much. This has been a big story in france, one of the girls who were groomed by him had a brother who came and tried to rescue her and filmed it to make a documentary, there were a lot of articles all around it and Omar became the most well known french jihadi.
Well, that's an interesting development:
<Jamal Maarouf , former leader of FSA group “Syrian Revolutionaries Front” Joins the SDF, to Lead New Corps Uniting Syrian Opposition MembersAlso:
<Talal Selo sure make it seems to be hinting he intends to return to the SDF, or at the very least has cordial relations with them.>https://x.com/TalalSelo2/status/1980959241646305706He turned traitor a while ago, some people said the turks had his family.
>>2532045 (samefag)
Pretty comprehensive thread on this incident as it progressed:
https://xcancel.com/JnoubiSyrian/status/1980695951275880862 Statement from PKK:
"Considering the very serious threats related to the future of Turkey and the Kurds, posed by the conflicts and wars in the Middle East, and following the statements made by the President of Turkey, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, and Leader Abdullah Öcalan, a new process was started in Turkey. This process gained its own identity after Leader Abdullah Öcalan’s “Call for Peace and Democratic Society” on February 27, 2025. The process is now going through a very critical and important phase.
During the last 8 months, we, as the Kurdish side, have taken very historic steps within the framework of the "Call for Peace and Democratic Society”. In order to facilitate the creation of a peaceful and convenient context for due discussions, we declared, immediately after the Call, a unilateral ceasefire on March 1, 2025. Based on the directions of Leader Abdullah Öcalan, which he conveyed to us through proper channels, we convened the PKK’s 12th congress on 5-7 May, 2025, terminated the organizational structure of the PKK and its strategy of armed struggle. At the same time, we declared that these resolutions can only be put into practice via the direct management of Leader Abdullah Öcalan. Two months later, based on the video-call of Leader Abdullah Öcalan, the 30-person-strong “Group for Peace and Democratic Society”, led by the Co-Chair of KCK’s Executive Council, Besê Hozat, burned their weapons in a ceremony, thereby manifesting our clear and decisive attitude as to terminating the strategy of armed struggle.
These historic steps, taken by the Kurdish side and pioneered by Leader Abdullah Öcalan and the PKK, deeply influenced the social and political context in Turkey as they created a new spirit and resolve for peace and democratization. This courageous and self-sacrificing attitude of the Kurds for peace, democracy and freedom was widely appreciated within Turkey and abroad.
Despite all the negative and insufficient approaches towards our steps, Leader Abdullah Öcalan and the Kurdistan Freedom Movement are still working on taking new practical steps which would clear the way for taking the process of “Peace and Democratic Society” to its second phase. In doing so, they are aiming at eliminating the increasing threats against Turkey and the Kurds and laying the foundations for a free, democratic, and fraternal life for the coming centuries. Accordingly, the resolutions of PKK’s 12th Congress had foreseen and planned the withdrawal, to the Medya Defense Zones, of those guerrilla units whose presence within Turkey’s borders could escalate the risk of clashes and possible provocations. We are now putting these resolutions, also approved by Leader Abdullah Öcalan, into practice. A part of those guerrilla groups which have reached the Medya Defense Zones are now present here and are personally taking part in this declaration. Also, similar regulatory measures are being taken with regard to those positions along the border which could carry the risk of clashes and possible provocations.
No doubt, praxis will show the efficacy of these unilateral steps that we have been taking so far. However, the symbolic practical steps we have taken, once again, manifest the decisiveness and clear attitude of the PKK to implement the resolutions of its 12th Congress.
It is quite clear that we are committed to the resolutions of the 12th Congress and decisive in implementing them. However, for these resolutions to be implemented, certain legal and political approaches – in line with the resolutions of PKK’s 12the Congress and as necessities of the process – should be adopted. In this context, a Transitional Law, unique to the case of the PKK, should be made; also, the necessary laws for freedom and democratic integration that would enable participation in democratic politics should be enacted without any delay.
Finally, this call is for our peoples, particularly women and the youth: This is not a process of expecting something from somebody, rather it is a process of creating and winning a free and democratic life through organized struggle. So, anybody who identifies with this life, should mobilize and wage a struggle for the success of the process of “Peace and Democratic Society”.
The Manifesto for Peace and Democratic Society will surely prevail!
October 26, 2025
The Leadership of the Kurdistan Freedom Movement"
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