/leftypol/ - Leftist Politically Incorrect

Video of clashes and SDF reinforcements in Deir Hafer.

Multiple reports that tribals launched attacks on various Druze villages and that they have been repelled, however I'm not seeing any videos of that so far and it's weird they'd launch attacks in the night.

Grad rocket shelling by SNA (or STG? Aren't they supposed to have integrated?) against Deir Hafer, followed by SDF artillery counterstrikes.

>>2414280
Jolani trying to let the SNA and SDF fight to the death?
what instigated this wave btw?

>>2414297
SNA is supposed to have already been integrated into the STG and the new Syrian Army. There's no reason for Julani to be against them.

I think that the SNA units are only formally integrated into the STG's army, but in practice (since in general the STG is still a mess) they're autonomous and still take orders from Turkey.
At least that's the best way to explain the recent Tishreen dam and Deir Hafer clashes, otherwise it'd be the STG attacking the SDF.

Update - Our forces exercise their right to self-defense against attacks on Deir Hafer. The Syrian Democratic Forces' media center rejects the allegations made by the "Media and Communications Department of the Syrian government's Ministry of Defense" regarding its positions being subjected to an alleged attack by our forces. On the contrary, "undisciplined factions" operating within the ranks of the Syrian government forces are the ones who continue their provocations and repeated attacks on the contact areas in the Deir Hafer area, as happened yesterday evening, Saturday, with artillery shelling carried out by these factions on populated areas with more than ten shells, without justification. Our forces exercised their full right to self-defense and respond to the sources of fire. The "Ministry of Defense"'s attempts to distort the facts and mislead public opinion do not serve security and stability, at a time when our forces are exercising the utmost self-restraint against the repeated attacks and provocations of these factions, who have continued to dig trenches and transfer militants over the past period, confirming their intentions for escalation. While we emphasize the need to respect the ceasefire, we call on the relevant agencies in the Syrian government to assume their responsibilities and control the undisciplined factions operating under their control.
Syrian Democratic Forces Media Center, August 3, 2025

Homs?
Yep, holding.

I know this xitter account is low hanging fruit when it comes to cringe, but is no one concerned by how quickly the ISIS flag got normalised in Syrian society?

The usual excuse is that the it shows the seal of Muhammad so it's not just an ISIS thing. But it has been well-known for a long time that this particular design is a forgery by the Ottomans meant to pad out their fake Topkapı collection. So even if someone is supposed to be a devout Muslim they wouldn't don it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_of_Muhammad

Clashes still ongoing in Deir Hafer.

>>2414346
interested to know what its about. Large numbers of security forces in the julani regime are crypto-ISIS? if he falls then they'll try to re-start a caliphat?

>>2414363
>Large numbers of security forces in the julani regime are crypto-ISIS?
HTS had some ex-ISIS fighters here and there, but the SNA though was well-known to be filled to the brim with them. Turkey courted a lot of ISIS members around 2016-2019 and offered to get them out of a sinking organisation in exchange for joining the SNA.

And all of those SNA units were integrated into the STG's forces after the fall of Assad, so yeah that sentence isn't wrong.

>>2414346
>is no one concerned by how quickly the ISIS flag got normalised in Syrian society
Not really. It was always a NATO proxy to destabilize Syria. We… well, I knew it ever since ISIS apologized to Israel, which was…
>Monday 28 August 2017
Oof. Well, even before that both Turkey and Israel gave ISIS fighters medical aid.

SDF says things have mostly calmed down in Deir Hafer.

>>2414188
fpbp
DEATH TO DRUZE

I hope kurds win

>>2414468
It's an arab region, afaik.

Druze have captured Tal Hadid from the tribals. It's between al-Thaala and Suwayda city.

Reportedly, it was done after tribals attempted to launch an attack on Ura from Tal Hadid.

>>2414679 (samefag)
1st: Tribals fighting in the hill this morning.

2nd: Druze in Tel Hadid.

3rd: Druze militant on abandoned police car.

Small-scale attack from tribals outside the governorate on the southwestern village of Dhiban. Reportedly it has already been repelled.

>>2414684 (samefag)
More vids of Druze on the hill.

There are still ongoing fighting to the west of the hill towards the direction of Thaala.

Round 2?

>>2414428
>it's a shame people can't see through these lies
It's worse than that; ignorance.

Tel Hadid situation has deescalated. Druze have withdrawn from the area after talks with the STG.

>>2415044
guy invented his very own reddit spacing.

Sharaa government’s Suweida catastrophe: Druze fully alienated from post-revolution Syria, Israel’s ongoing aggression unleashed
In bombing the Syrian Defence Ministry building in Damascus, and also outside the presidential palace, along with killing 15 Syrian troops and several civilians, Israel was only escalating what it has been doing since December 8, the day the Syrian people overthrew Israel’s preferred leader.

Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes, possibly over 1000, since December 8. In the first few weeks, Israel destroyed some 90 percent of Syria’s strategic weaponry, in its largest air war ever, while occupying a significant part of southern Syria beyond the already-occupied Golan Heights, in “Syrian Golan” (Quneitra province). While airstrikes have returned with some intensity approximately monthly, in the meantime aggression takes place on the ground, away from headlines: taking over more land, destroying farmland, abducting “suspected terrorists,” attacks into Daraa and Damascus provinces, seizure of south Syria’s water sources and the like. It has not let up. Since February, Israel also banned the Syrian army from entering south of Damascus, ie, Quneitra, Daraa and Suweida provinces, with the threat of bombing.

So, while the latest aggression goes under the title of “protecting the Druze,” this background helps us understand that this is merely one of Israel’s excuses. Since the beginning, Israeli leaders like Netanyahu, foreign minister Gideon Saar, defence minister Israel Katz and others have called the new Syrian leadership “jihadists,” “terrorists,” “extremists,” “al-Qaeda” and so on. Both arch-fascist Ben-Gvir and Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amachai Chikli have now called for assassinating Sharaa; Chikli called the Syrian government an ‘Islamo-Nazi regime’ and ‘Hamas’. Arch-fascist Smotrich has stated that conflict with Syria will end only when Syria is “partitioned.” Israel has said it wants Syria split into “cantons,” and requests the US keep its forces in east Syria, and that Russia keep its air and naval bases in west Syria, as part of dividing up the land.

Now, all that said, there was of course a huge crisis in the southern Druze-dominated province of Suweida, and while for Israel it is an excuse, that does not alter the fact that real crises, and how a government handles them, can be critical in terms of the political facilitation of an aggressor. And while much can be said of the antics of some more extreme Druze leaders, or of Druze revenge attacks against Suweida’s Bedouins – all of which will be discussed below – the main story here is the hellish massacre of the Druze population in Suweida – even Israel’s outrages must be seen within the context of the events that politically facilitated its actions.

It did not need to be this way, especially given the goodwill shown to Damascus by the majority of the Druze leadership, who continually tried to reach agreement with the government on compromise plans to integrate the minority-dominated province, based on locally-controlled security arrangements, and who continually rejected Israeli “protection” and condemned Israeli attacks. But Sharaa’s apparent decision in the midst of the crisis to attempt to impose a military solution, and the resulting horrific crimes imposed on the Druze by government-led fighters – whether planned or not, whether due to state loss of control or state-led sectarian instrumentalisation – has almost certainly resulted in the complete alienation of the Druze minority (like the Alawite minority since March) from the post-Assad polity, from what the Syrian majority still see as their revolution. It also resulted in a total defeat for the government’s position, and an enhancement of both Israel’s position and that of the most pro-Israeli wing of the Druze, as the population is now more united than ever against the Sharaa government.

While there is a great deal of dust to settle, and the “fog of war” makes countless claims and counter-claims still unclear, this is my general understanding of what happened.

Background to the crisis in Suweida

The Druze in Suweida have their own sect-based military formations, which arose during the Syrian revolution; while for the most part they were anti-Assad, they were also strongly independent of the Syrian rebels; their focus was on defence of Suweida, and resisting being recruited by Assad to fight his war. Some parts of the Druze leadership and militia were more pro-rebel than others, some more pro-Assad, but always independent. In a sense, analogous to the Kurdish-led SDF in the northeast, with the difference though that the SDF included large numbers of Arabs and somewhat reflected the multi-ethnic nature of the region, whereas the Druze militia were explicitly Druze. This is not a criticism, but it is important going forward, because while Druze account for 90 percent of the population, their militia do not represent the non-Druze in the province.

Following the overthrow of Assad, the Druze militia have guarded their autonomy, rejected simply dissolving their militia into the new Syrian army, while agreeing in principle to eventual integration; as with the SDF, the question is on what terms. As with the SDF, the government rejects incorporating the Druze militia as ‘blocs’ within the army, but rather wants them to dissolve and for their members to join the army as individuals, which is theoretically what happened with all the mainstream rebel formations in January, including HTS. The problem for minority groups however is that the army and the government itself remains overwhelmingly dominated by the Sunni Arab majority, and, given the kinds of violations which have occurred (such as the large-scale massacre of Alawites in March following an Assadist coup and massacre), minorities need to feel the new Syrian polity is more inclusive than it currently is, and hence the terms of integration are important.

During clashes in late April and early May between Druze security forces and armed jihadi gangs in two outer suburbs of Damascus, Druze militia in Suweida clamoured to enter the fray to protect the Druze, but were attacked along the road north by armed Bedouin fighters. Following these events, the government reached an accord with the majority of the Druze religious and military leaderships, that the government’s public security and police would be activated in Suweida to look after internal security, but would consist only of local people. It was also suggested that a new brigade of the Syrian army could be formed at some stage for local Druze militia to join, but nothing happened due to the differences noted above. In the meantime, the Druze leadership remained opposed to the Syrian army or public security from outside deploying in the province, except to maintain security on the Suweida-Damascus highway.

In the background was a long-term low-level conflict between the Druze and the Sunni Bedouin people in the province, over trade routes, land-use and many similar ongoing issues. These are two very useful background articles.

With the Bedouin minority socially and economically marginalised, the lack of any government security forces – banned by both the Druze leaderships and by Israel for different reasons – meant they were also unrepresented in the region’s security forces, the Druze militia being for Druze. This left their region a kind of lawless no-man’s land. Meanwhile, the government abandoned its obligation to maintain security on the highway in practice.

Onset of armed clashes

Hence the background to the current disaster began with a seemingly random crime, when a Bedouin gang seized a Druze truck on the highway. In response, Druze militia kidnapped eight Bedouins as hostages, from the in the al-Maqhous quarter of Suweida city (although ‘Bedouin’ often denotes ‘nomad,’ the majority in Syria are settled), an escalatory move given that the issue was not with city Bedouin at the time. Bedouin then responded in kind. This soon led to serious clashes and killings.

After two days of clashes, amid calls for the government to do something, it sent in General Security and army units on Monday July 14, defying the ban imposed by the Druze and by Israel. What happened next is disputed. According to Druze sources, government forces took the side of the Bedouin in the clashes. SOHR reporting supports this view. According to many Syrians, as the government security forces entered to separate the sides, they were ambushed by one of the Druze militia, the Suweida Military Council (SMC), associated with Sheikh Hikmet al-Hijri, one of the three top Druze religious leaders, whose forces are most associated with former Assadist elements, and who has consistently called for Israeli intervention and opposed cooperation with the Syrian government. Some 18 government troops were killed on Monday morning. A third version has it that, yes, the Druze attacked, but it was not only Hijri’s forces; rather, all Druze militia still rejected the government security presence and tried to resist their entry. A version of this is actually cited by Laith al-Bahlous, the most pro-government Druze leader, and Hijri’s main political opponent, yet he acquits Hijri’s forces of these accusations, claiming that the Syrian government told Druze leaders of its intention to enter Suweida, but they did not convey this to the people; therefore, armed Druze fighters, coming across government troops, mistakenly assumed them to be invading so they attacked them.

I don’t have a solid opinion on this, and there may have been a mixture of all these factors. But it cannot be disputed that government security forces were ambushed as they arrived, before being involved in any violence, because Druze fighters posted images of themselves standing over the bodies of the troops, and marching others away in their underwear. These images enraged Syrians, leading to demonstrations around Syria calling for revenge, which included ugly sectarian incitement against the Druze.

The conflict spread to Suweida city, between Druze fighters and Bedouins in al-Maqhous. Again, who shot first is disputed; some report it that Hijri’s militia launched an attack on the neighbourhood to subdue it, while others simply report clashes amid the mutual hostage taking. Either way, it led to Bedouin fighters from the countryside attacking the city in support of al-Maqhous, and also attacking smaller Druze towns. At the same time, in response to what they considered the ambush of their troops by Hijri’s forces, the government massively mobilised troops and began a siege of the city, attacking with tanks, mortars and heavy weaponry. And so, if the government and Bedouin forces were not already one, as claimed by many Druze, they effectively became one in the process. This was a fateful, destructive and unnecessary decision, which I will comment on below. Israel began bombing Syrian tanks on Monday, then stepped it up on Tuesday, killing at least 15 government troops, further fueling sectarian rage around the country.

After some 24 hours of conflict, the government security forces and the main Druze religious and military leaderships, including Hijri, the other two main religious leaders, Yousef Jarbou and Hamoud al-Hanawi, along with Laith al-Balous, associated with the powerful Men of Dignity militia which fought the Assad regime, signed a peace agreement on Tuesday. Fighting would cease, “the entry of the Interior and Defence Ministries’ forces in order to impose control over the security and military centres and to secure the province” was “welcomed,” Druze militia were called upon to “organise their weapons under the supervision of state institutions,” and the state was called on to activate its institutions “in cooperation with the province’s people.”

What happened next is again disputed. Many reports claim that, 30 minutes after the meeting ended, Hijri repudiated his own signature, claiming it was made under pressure, and called on Druze to rise up and attack government forces, and for “external Druze” (ie in Israel) to come to their aid. According to one source, Hijri’s forces “launched simultaneous ambushes against government forces across a dozen locations in the city, timed perfectly with renewed Israeli airstrikes.” The obvious coincidence between Hijri’s and Israel’s actions demonstrates what gave a local Druze leader the kind of confidence to take on the government’s army and security forces. However, Druze sources on the ground, such as this harrowing account of the ensuing massacre, claim that after their militia allowed in government forces, they at first were peaceful but then launched their all-out horrific attack on Druze civilians, and this is what caused the Druze militia to renew the fight, while other Druze sources claim the government forces never stopped attacking.

It seems clear the fighting did stop for some time. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), which tends to have an anti-government bias in its reporting, reported that “the clashes reached an end, after a ceasefire agreement … SOHR activists have reported seeing tanks and armoured vehicles, which have recently been deployed in Al-Suwaida city, withdrawing from the city … Meanwhile, security forces have been deployed in the city’s major streets, amid tense calm which comes after two days of fierce clashes that left tens of fatalities.”

Therefore, the question really is whether Hijri’s rejection of the ceasefire and renewal of hostilities took place before the government forces renewed their attack, or only as a result of the government re-unleashing hostilities. While it is impossible from this distance to determine who shot first next, a couple of things are clear. First, it was initially only Hijri who rapidly rejected the agreement. The other leaders, including Jarbou, Hanawi and Bahlous, and other militia groups, did not do so until fighting had clearly resumed and it became a defensive war. On the whole, there has been a clear division within the Druze leaderships all along: Hijri and the SMC reject cooperating with the government, reject integration, and call for Israeli intervention; the other main leaders prefer to try to de-escalate, to reach agreements with the government, to negotiate towards eventual integration, and reject Israeli intervention.

While it is possible that outside observers exaggerate the differences amongst the Druze leadership, it is useful to listen to Bahlous. Here he takes aim at some of the Druze “religious and political leadership” for acting “unilaterally,” supporting Israeli intervention and “attempts at division,” and even goes so far as claim they bear responsibility for the bloodshed. Likewise, Sheikh Yusuf Jarbou, claims the agreement had widespread support, but noted “Yes, there is support for al-Hijri’s position. We do not deny that, and sometimes it may have an effect on the ground. We respect their opinion, and they must respect our opinion and the opinion of he majority.” He claimed that supporters of Hijri’s position “burdened society with many losses because of their refusal to accept this agreement,” and vigorously condemned Israeli air strikes.
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https://theirantiimperialismandours.com/2025/07/22/sharaa-governments-catastrophic-debacle-in-suweida-full-druze-alienation-from-post-revolution-syria-israel-unleashed-to-step-up-ongoing-aggression/

Kongra Star: We'll exert all our efforts to rescue the missing girls and women taken captive by ISIS
Kongra Star, the umbrella organization of women in North-East Syria, released a statement marking the 11th anniversary of the ISIS genocide against the Yazidi community in the city of Shengal (Sinjar) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

The Kongra Star statement on Sunday includes the following:

“On the 11th anniversary of the Shengal genocide, as Kongra Star we respectfully honor the memory of all the martyrs who were killed by ISIS. To liberate the Yazidi people from the clutches of ISIS gangs, HPG and YJA-STAR fighters headed to Shengal. At the same time, to open a humanitarian corridor, YPG and YPJ fighters also moved toward Shengal. We commemorate with respect and love those fighters who fought against the ISIS occupation and were martyred in the liberation of Shengal.

To liberate the Yazidi people from the clutches of ISIS gangs, HPG and YJA-STAR fighters headed to Shengal. At the same time, to open a humanitarian corridor, YPG and YPJ fighters also moved toward Shengal. We commemorate with respect and love those fighters who fought against the ISIS occupation and were martyred in the liberation of Shengal.

We also pay tribute to our Yazidi people, who have resisted all forms of attacks over the past eleven years. Amid these assaults, we commend their self-administration system, founded upon the ideology and philosophy of Leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Over these eleven years, the developments experienced by our Yazidi people demonstrate the confidence they have built and reveal the strength of their organization. In particular, the organization of women in society, politics, diplomacy, and the military stands as a model of empowerment. Yazidi women organized themselves under the umbrella of TAJÊ and responded to the attacks of occupation, sectarianism, and discrimination against women with unified strength: women are the pioneers of a free future for Shengal. The Yazidi people have also organized themselves across all fields, and today, thanks to this organization, they protect the Yazidi identity.

The brutality of ISIS and the forces behind these gangs have been defeated. History once again shows that no power can prevail against the organized strength of the people. The Yazidi people now possess a profound collective memory and faith, a steadfastness that carries the legacy of Yazidi resistance.

During the massacres, thousands of Yazidi women fell into the hands of ISIS. We, Kongra Star, reaffirm that we will exert all our efforts to rescue the missing girls and women taken captive by ISIS.

We once again honor the Yazidi people, especially Yazidi women, and strongly condemn the genocide committed against them.”

Damascus forces escalate repression against artists
<Damascus-backed forces tortured a musician in Al-Bab, destroyed instruments in Homs, and threatened two Kurdish artists returning from Beirut.
Artists are being obstructed, arrested, beaten, and subjected to torture in regions controlled by the Syrian Interim Government.

Most recently, in the city of Al-Bab, an artist named Omar Khayri was attacked by armed groups affiliated with Damascus while singing at a wedding. The attackers cut Khayri’s hair, wrote on his face, and, claiming that songs were forbidden, tried to force him to sing for the Damascus government.

Similarly, yesterday, the artist Walat Haji Nasir (40) from Afrin (Efrîn) and his brother Mustafa (38) were stopped on 21 July at the “Sewatir” checkpoint on the Homs, Lebanon road while returning from Beirut. Syrian Interim Government forces smashed their musical instruments, insulted the brothers by claiming that “folk dance and music are anti-religious,” and threatened to kill them.

The Haji Nasir brothers filed a complaint in Aleppo, but forces affiliated with the Damascus government responded by threatening to arrest the artists.

So is FPTV lying to me or are faggot anons being faggot anons as usual?
Who are the Druze? Guardians of Arabic Borders, from Yemen to Lebanon.

>>2414717
Yeah, but they don't want it to be safe for Kurds.

Free tanks, nice!

Clashes between tribals and Druze in the western countryside near Ura.

>>2414118
At this point there is no reason to support Syria in any way or form. I hope it will break down into several states including a socialist Kurdish state.

>>2414250
Its a completely artificial nation created by French colonists.

>>2415816
The alternative to the fake country is having no country at all, not great with Israel right there

>>2415827
I agree that no-state-solution should be considered. This could be easily achieved with nuclear salt bombs.

Article by Qatari outlet about the recent rise of the tribes' powers after the fall of Assad:

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/syrias-formidable-tribes-fighting-force-be-reckoned

One interesting thing is that there were lots of exiled tribal sheikhs that used to exert only modest influence on their tribes when they were out of the country, but who have now come back and re-asserted themselves.

STG relies a lot on local supportive tribes to keep control on certain territories. While the Assads also used and relied on the tribes a lot, the STG seems to do so more and is also relatively less of a senior partner in their relationship compared to the way the Assads governed, with the tribes having more influence.

The majority of the SDF's Arab population have a tribal affiliation, and most Sheikhs are leaning pro-STG, which is seen by the STG as one of their leverages over SDF.

At the same time, a less charitable assessment is that the reliance on the tribes is bad in the long-term as it turns the country into a feudal-esque mess with a weak central government (remember that lots of pro-STG people justified invading Suwayda under the pretext of centralisation, so this is ironic).

>>2415922
The justification is very much a threadbare veil to excuse what the more openly genocidal in their camp do, these people do not even believe the words themselves, i think.

SDF repels an attack on their positions in Deir Hafer area
The Press Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that factions affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government launched an attack on four of their positions in the village of Al-Imam, located in the Deir Hafer area, at 3:00 a.m. on Monday morning.

The SDF stated that their forces confronted the attack and responded as necessary in defense of their positions and fighters. Clashes ensued and continued for 20 uninterrupted minutes, it added.

“We emphasize that this repeated aggression constitutes a deliberate escalation and poses a serious threat to the stability of the region. We hold the Damascus government fully responsible for this behavior, and reaffirm that our forces are now more prepared than ever to exercise their legitimate right to respond with full force and determination,” SDF said.


Abandoning self-defense in Rojava would expose Kurds to massacre
Awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on the formation of institutions and their impact on prosperity, Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explore the future of states, societies, and freedom in their co-authored book The Narrow Corridor. The preface is dedicated to what they describe as one of the greatest humanitarian disasters of our time: the Syrian crisis. In the section titled The Narrow Corridor to Freedom, they write: “For freedom to emerge and thrive, both the state and society must be strong. A strong state is needed to prevent violence, enforce laws, and provide essential public services that enable people to make their own choices. But there must also be a strong and active society, one that can monitor and restrain the state…”

These sentences point to a universal truth that transcends ideological debate. The narrow corridor between the chaos of statelessness and the tyranny of unchecked power now defines the most critical equation shaping the fate of Syria, and more specifically, of Rojava.

Anyone closely following the Syrian crisis can see that the war has entered a new phase. The massacres carried out by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Druze and Alawite villages, the mass attacks in Suwayda (Sweida), and the forced displacement of civilians all reveal that the civil war is far from over and carries an ever-growing risk of deepening further. In his article titled What Does Each Actor Want in Syria?, published by ANF on 30 July 2025, Zeki Bedran describes the situation starkly: “The mentality of HTS remains unchanged no matter how much it is polished. They unleash beheading squads on the people.”

This reality and risk, on which there is broad consensus, also reflects a notable level of political maturity on the part of Rojava’s political leadership, showing that it is neither mistaken nor complacent in its assessments.

The attacks in Suwayda and its surrounding areas following the formation of a provisional government aligned with HTS are not simply acts of terror. They are part of a deliberate strategy aimed at subjugating the Druze population and changing the region’s demographics through fear and violence. While these massacres have drawn condemnation in the United States and Europe, and prompted direct intervention by Israel, Turkey’s efforts to legitimize HTS and its refusal to denounce the atrocities stand out as a clear reflection of a shared mindset.

All of this points to a single, stark truth: If the Kurds in Rojava abandon self-defense, they will be left directly exposed to massacre.

Even the mere discussion of weakening the parameters of self-defense in technical terms, or dissolving the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under the guise of “integration”, poses a serious risk. It could very well mark the beginning of the end. For this reason, Kurdish diplomacy must step into this new phase with a spirit of courage and determination. At the same time, the Kurdish community must be called upon to remain vigilant. All political actors in Turkey and Northern Kurdistan (Bakur) should understand clearly that any step that weakens Rojava’s defense amounts to a historic act of self-destruction. The fact that the political developments unfolding in Turkey and Northern Kurdistan are running parallel to those in Rojava is no coincidence. Rojava must remain the top priority, because the future of Rojava is, in a broader sense, the future of Kurdistan as a whole.

Indeed, Turkey’s sole geopolitical priority is to leave the Kurds in Rojava without any political status. Ankara’s Syria policy has become unambiguously clear:

1. To strip the Kurds of political status

2. To dismantle the Autonomous Administration

3. To eliminate the SDF

To achieve this objective, Ankara continues both its military occupations on the ground and its diplomatic pressure at the negotiation table. It uses its NATO membership as leverage, placing the gains of the Kurdish people on the bargaining table with the United States and Europe.

Yet the people of Rojava have been governing themselves for over a decade. Built on women’s leadership and organized through communes and councils, this system does not seek to establish a separate state. Rather, it proposes a democratic, decentralized model for Syria. Observers familiar with the Middle East widely acknowledge the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria as a viable and constructive model. Turkey’s imposed disarmament is not just a call for military weakening, it is an attempt to dismantle that model entirely.

Today, the most critical diplomatic axis for Syria’s future is centered in Paris. France is not only involved from a humanitarian perspective but also plays an active role in the security of the Mediterranean, in migration policy, and in the strategic energy routes of what is historically referred to as “Le Levant”, covering Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, and partly the Hatay region. The planned Paris talks between Damascus and the SDF-Autonomous Administration were postponed due to pressure from Turkey. For Kurdish diplomacy, Paris now represents both a vital opportunity and a race against time.

Throughout both recent and distant history, France has played an enduring role, at times supportive, at other times damaging, across all parts of Kurdistan. Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, France has once again assumed this role in a serious and active manner. At this critical historical juncture, it is worth remembering how Kurdish diplomacy, shaped by young and determined hearts, emerged, particularly during and after the Kobane resistance, through its impact on public opinion and its development of political relations.

The clearest outcome of the negotiations unfolding in the shadow of Paris is this: there is a concerted effort to leave the Kurds without political status. The only way to counter this strategy is to maintain self-defense and to intensify diplomatic pressure. Today, Paris stands out as a key center for both Rojava and Southern Kurdistan (Başur); special focus and effort must be directed there.

In a moment when massacres against Druze and Alawite communities are unfolding in plain sight, any disarmament of the Kurds would amount to historical suicide. Abandoning self-defense would only invite a new wave of massacres.

Relying on the temporary balances of international powers has, in the past, led to disaster, as seen in Halabja and Shengal. The same risk remains today.

Today in Syria, the Kurds form not only the backbone of the resistance defending their own people, but also a protective shield for minorities ranging from Druze to Syriacs. If that backbone is broken, Syria will plunge into a new darkness.

Ultimately, if the process unfolding across Turkey and Northern Kurdistan does not become overly interventionist, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria holds a strong potential to emerge as a model for all of Syria. The people of Rojava, with over a decade of self-governance, have built more than just a line of defense, they represent the narrow corridor to peace and democratization in the Middle East. For the Kurds, calls for disarmament do not reflect the reality on the ground; rather, they risk becoming the prelude to a new catastrophe.

36 families in Raqqa found cooperative bakery
36 families in Raqqa established a cooperative with the support of the Cooperatives Committee under the Council of Agriculture and Economy.

Through their cooperative, the families brought to life a bakery project called 'Life Bakery Cooperative'. The bakery will serve many families in the canton.

The bakery officially opened on Monday, 4 August, with a ceremony attended by co-chairs of the Cooperatives and Raqqa Economy Committees as well as local residents.

The bakery will operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 8.2 tons of flour have been allocated for its use. It will produce 8,750 loaves of bread per day, which will be distributed to all neighborhoods in the canton and to areas where displaced people from Afrin live.

The opening ceremony began with a moment of silence, as the news agency ANHA reported. The co-chair of the Cooperatives Committee, Ebdulxefûr Romî, welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of the cooperative.

Romî said: "The Life Bread Cooperative is the fourth bakery cooperative to be established. Similar cooperatives were previously launched on February 23 in Ferdos and Selhebi. These bakery cooperatives produce a total of 25,400 loaves of bread daily, which reach thousands of families through designated representatives."

He added that about 90 families are currently employed in bakery cooperatives. Romî also noted that the Cooperatives Committee is active not only in baking but also in agriculture, livestock, and small trades. They also provide support in seasonal production, olive production, and poultry farm management.

Romî added that the “Xeyrat Cizre Mills Cooperative”, which produces 30 tons of flour daily, is also operational. He concluded by thanking the Council of Agriculture and Economy and wished success to the newly opened cooperative.

Even my sunni friend says Jolani is a retard now lol

Northern and Eastern Syria components prepare for joint stance conference
>In Northern and Eastern Syria, Kurdish, Arab, Syriac-Assyrian, Armenian, Yazidi, Turkmen, and Circassian communities are preparing to hold a large-scale meeting titled “Joint Stance Conference of the Components of Northern and Eastern Syria.”

According to ANHA, the conference will be held under the slogan “Together for the diversity that strengthens our unity and the cooperation that builds our future,” and is expected to bring together 400–500 delegates.

Ciwan Mela Ibrahim, a member of the Conference Preparatory Committee and Co-Chair of the Press Office of the Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria, stated that the committee is made up of about 20 people and has been working with representatives from all cantons in the region since June 2025.

Ibrahim noted that following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime, attempts at provocation among the peoples of Syria increased, and he emphasized that the aim of the conference is to express a will for unity in line with the goal of a decentralized, democratic Syria.

The conference, to which social, cultural, religious, and community leaders have also been invited, will include discussion of a draft text prepared by the Preparatory Committee, and a final declaration will be issued. The date and location of the conference are expected to be announced to the public in the coming days.

>>2418620
>epstein dressed as a shaykh
havent seen that one before lol

>>2418620
>>2418627
Is there also an Epstein Dalai Lama photo? Dalai Lama endorsed that NXIM guy so Epstein seems like he would have one.

>>2418628
>Last month, on the Daily Beast podcast, journalists Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff took turns reeling off a list of famous people who Wolff met while visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan home. The recited names were a who’s who of rich, powerful, and perverted men, many of them recognized Friends of Jeffrey. But one name stood out as unusual: the Dalai Lama. (The list of names starts at about the 18:25 timestamp on the full recording.)
>Coles thought so too, asking Wolff, “Did you actually meet the Dalai Lama at Jeffrey Epstein’s?”
>“Indeed,” said Wolff.
>Asked why the Dalai Lama was there, Wolff said that a lot of people hung out with Epstein to try to wheedle money out of him. And there was something compelling about the upscale salon-like scene: “It was always extraordinary,” said Wolff.

https://www.jacobsilverman.com/p/why-was-the-dalai-lama-at-jeffrey

first time im hearing that he met the dalai lama

>>2418628
Dali Lama went to the island, yes.

>>2418628
Kek! It looks like Diabolik is lurking in the dark right above JP2's hand, but if you look closely it's someone's hands they were holding behind their back while facing away from JP2 and the two most prolific child sex traffickers out of Manhattan in the last few decades. Must have been some security guy, I guess.

>>2418663
Plot twist: Prigozhin faked his own death and now he's the one with the real Epstein files. Just wait until he pops out again.

>>2418692
I guess he ran out of CIA money, I mean, the focus of anti-China activities has moved to Xinjiang and Taiwan and not even Richard Gere and Sharon Stone care anymore - and no one cares anymore about Gere and Stone. The last large attempt to stir up things in Tibet was in 2008, right before the Beijing olympics. I don't think the Indian govt is subsidising him either or at least not to the level he would like. The last few confrontations in disputed areas in the Himalaya didn't go well for India, so better not poke the Dragon too much, plus they have crap going on with Pakistan, which is definitely closer to China than them.
Long story short, Tenzin Gyatso needs money and he's not choosy about who he's asking for. Also, he met with Shoko Asahara, the founder and leader of the infamous Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo years before the Tokyo Subway attacks with sarin gas. He was eventually sentenced to death and executed.

>>2418729
Yea, basically, i imagine most of that guys life is schmoozing with the rich and politically connected.

Thread from pro-SDF account on the shady shell companies that are supposedly going to build the "Damascus Towers" and a new airport:
https://xcancel.com/ScharoMaroof/status/1953229459001098364
https://xcancel.com/ScharoMaroof/status/1953238756305092634

It's a bit exaggerating to call it a "scandal", though. No one cares lol.

https://www.hauntologies.net/p/notes-on-assadism-zionism-fascism
Assadsisters, our response?
>This is also why the co-occupation of Lebanon by Israel and Assad’s Syria is so instructive, and I suspect this is why it tends to be ignored. It resembles in more ways than one the way apologists of Stalin have never been able to provide a convincing argument to explain why his regime teamed up with the Nazis to invade Poland together. More often than not, it is those sacrificed zones, the Polands and Lebanons and Palestinian refugee camps of this world, that reveal the true nature of authoritarian regimes.
>the USSR should just have let Nazi Germany take all of Poland
surprise surprise, they're pro-Nazi

>>2423658
Never left.
Unified Stance Conference in Heseke expresses will to build a free, democratic, decentralized Syria
The Conference on ‘Unified Stance of North-East Syria’s Components’ was held in the city of Hesekê in the Cizirê Canton on Friday.
The conference at the Culture and Arts Center in the Xweran neighborhood saw the participation of nearly 500 representatives who gathered under the motto “Together for diversity that strengthens our unity, and cooperation that builds our future.”

>The conference concluded with the reading of the final declaration, which stated the following:
<A democratic national administration
“Representatives of the Kurdish, Arab, Syriac, Assyrian, Turkmen, Armenian, and Circassian communities, representing all components of the region, were present at the conference. The components expressed their common position on a democratic national administration based on pluralism, partnership, and equal citizenship.

<Historical depth and cultural richness of North-East Syria
Conference participants spoke about the historical depth and cultural richness of the components of North and East Syria, as well as the neglect and marginalization by the central system in Syria. This neglect and marginalization were particularly prevalent during the period of the overthrown regime. The regime pursued systematic policies aimed at suppressing the identities of regional components, weakening the social and economic infrastructure, and depriving these components of fundamental rights such as democracy, fair representation, development, and participation.

<Crimes against humanity committed against the Syrian people
Today, at this critical juncture in history, crimes against humanity are being committed against the Syrian people, particularly in the coastal region, the Suwayda region, and against Christians. There is a need for an impartial investigation and open and transparent work to uncover these crimes and those responsible for them. These crimes have been committed against our entire national mosaic.

<Diversity is a source of richness and strength
The conference emphasized that national, religious, and cultural diversity in North and East Syria is a source of richness and strength, and stressed the need to strengthen this diversity within a political and administrative framework and to ensure that all components are represented. It was pointed out that the Autonomous Administration model is a dynamic model for democratic social governance that has been developed and strengthened.

<SDF is the core force necessary for a new Syrian national army
Participants commended the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for its sacrifices in protecting the region and the dignity of its people, emphasizing that the SDF, which represents Syrian society accurately and protects its territory, is the core force necessary for a new Syrian national army based on expertise and volunteerism.

<A democratic constitution
Based on our belief in Syria's unity and sovereignty, we affirm that a lasting solution can only be achieved through a democratic constitution. This constitution will ensure the genuine participation of all components in the political and administrative process, based on the principles of freedom of belief, social justice, and good governance, and will establish a decentralized structure.

<Constitutional declaration does not meet the demands of the Syrian people
The current constitutional declaration does not meet the demands of the Syrian people for freedom and human dignity. A renewal and update is needed for broad participation and fair representation during the transition period.

<Active process for justice
The conference also emphasized the need to launch an active process for justice and to reach a national consensus in the transition period. It stated that these measures are necessary to uncover the truth, conduct impartial investigations, and ensure that crimes are not repeated. It pointed out that this would create an environment conducive to the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of migrants.

<Leading role of women, youth, and civil society
Participants emphasized the importance of the leading role of women, youth, and civil society in the construction process, and of strengthening the values of internal peace and dialogue against hatred.

<Administrative arrangements
Participants emphasized the need to reassess administrative arrangements in Syria based on the country's demographic and developmental situation and the geographical, historical, and cultural characteristics of local communities.

<Comprehensive national consensus
The March 10 Agreement signed between the SDF and the transitional government and the results of the Kurdish Unity and Common Position Conference were discussed at the conference. In this context, it was stated that constructive steps were taken towards a comprehensive national consensus and that the confidence of Syrians in their country and their future was reestablished.

<National Congress
At the conference, a call was made for a National Congress to be held with the participation of all national and democratic forces in order to build a comprehensive national project to bring Syria out of the current crisis. It was stated that this congress would enable all Syrians to achieve a genuine and comprehensive national identity.

The documents and content of the Conference on ‘Unified Stance of North-East Syria’s Components’ reflect free will, common will, and insistence on building a free, democratic, pluralistic, and decentralized Syria.”

It has been announced that the documents approved at the conference will be shared with the public in the coming days.

There has been sporadic fighting in the tribal-controlled village of Najran between tribals and Druze this afternoon, and according to Druze sources they've now captured the village from tribals.
Though the vid is shot in night and it's hard to tell.

Damascus government withdraws from talks with the SDF in Paris
Citing a Syrian Government Official Source, the SANA news agency reported that the government will not participate in any meetings scheduled in Paris.
The decision was justified by the Conference on ‘Unified Stance of North-East Syria’s Components’ held in Hesekê city on Friday.
The government official source stated that they “will not sit at the negotiation table with any side seeking to revive the era of the deposed regime under any name or cover.”

Al-Monitor, on the other hand, wrote that the Syrian government withdrew from the talks in Paris as a result of pressure from Turkey.
It is noteworthy that the decision followed Syrian transitional government president Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on August 7.


Syrian transitional government to hold elections before drafting a constitution
As the Syrian transitional government prepares for parliamentary elections scheduled between 15 and 20 September, the process faces significant legal, organizational, and political challenges. This situation affects both the representative nature of the elections and the overall structure of the transitional period for the people of Syria, writes ANHA News Agency.

<Election system and one-third appointed members
Taha al-Ahmed, Chair of the High Electoral Committee of the Syrian Transitional Government’s parliament, announced that the new parliament will consist of 210 members. Ahmed Al-Sharaa (Al-Jolani) will appoint one-third of the parliament, that is, 70 members, while the remaining 140 members will be selected through electoral committees. These members will then be chosen by branch committees and, subsequently, through those electoral bodies.

Al-Ahmed stated that the branch committees will be selected by the High Electoral Committee. In June 2025, Al-Jolani announced by presidential decree that he had formed a senior committee composed of figures close to him. According to the law issued by Al-Jolani, the appointed parliament has the authority to propose and amend legislation, ratify international agreements, and adopt both the national budget and general amnesties.

<Conditions and safeguards
Although these steps have been announced, many fundamental legal requirements and safeguards remain unfulfilled. These include the lack of a comprehensive population census, which is essential for conducting transparent elections, the absence of legislation for licensing political parties, and the fact that no general electoral law currently exists to govern the process in Syria.

This situation raises serious questions about the transparency of the parliament and the level of representation for all segments of the Syrian population.

Media outlets have criticized Al-Jolani for assuming power without elections. The preparations for elections appear to contradict Al-Jolani’s own statements to the press.

Al-Jolani said, “It may take up to four years to hold elections in Syria. Any peaceful election requires a general census, the drafting and adoption of a new constitution, and these processes may take around three years.”

Al-Jolani had previously stated that valid elections require a comprehensive and complete population census. He emphasized that without adequate infrastructure and legal coordination with Syrians living abroad, it would not be possible to carry out elections.

<Executive control and the importance of power
The Constitutional Declaration issued by the Transitional Government in June 2025, which defines the transitional period as lasting five years, grants broad powers to the head of the transitional government. While the declaration states that powers should be separated, it simultaneously gives Al-Jolani absolute authority over the definition of legislative, executive, and judicial powers.

Observers note that the appointment of one-third of the parliament by Al-Jolani, along with the formation of electoral boards through branch committees established by an unelected electoral commission, strengthens the dominance of the executive branch over legislative institutions. This, they argue, increases the risk that the upcoming parliament will function more as a symbolic body than as a genuine legislative authority.

<Geographical and political obstacles
The elections are taking place while the Transitional Government controls only part of Syrian territory. Large areas, including Suwayda (Siweida) and much of Northern and Eastern Syria, remain outside the government's authority. In addition, there are areas occupied by the Turkish army and affiliated mercenary groups. This raises questions about the extent to which all Syrians will be represented in the new parliament.

The agreement signed on 10 March between Mazloum Abdi and Al-Jolani, which included a provision for incorporating the institutions of Northern and Eastern Syria under the framework of the state, has yet to be implemented. This has led to uncertainty about the participation of people in the region in the upcoming electoral process.

<Domestic and international reactions
The Constitutional Declaration and the electoral process have been widely criticized by legal organizations and segments of Syrian society. Warnings have been raised that the transitional system reinforces political hegemony, undermining the opportunity to establish a genuinely democratic political order.

The Transitional Government, however, claims that these elections represent “a fundamental step in the political transition process” and that their goal is “to rebuild state institutions and ensure stability.”

Syria has faced the same form of parliamentary elections since the 1960s, an ongoing practice that runs contrary to the Syrian constitution.

The most recent parliamentary elections in Syria were held in 2024.

>>2423885
I have learned to hate these CIA agents so much. They deserve to star in their highly well produced execution videos.

>>2425403
SDF foils an attack on one of their positions in Deir ez-Zor countryside
On Friday afternoon, an armed group attempted to infiltrate one of the SDF’s positions in the town of Al-Jazrat, part of the Al-Kasrat area, Deir ez-Zor’s countryside, the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) Press Office reported.

The attackers, who crossed the Euphrates River using a boat, targeted the SDF position with an RPG projectile.

The SDF stated that their forces responded directly to the source of fire, leading to a brief clash between their forces and the attackers, who eventually fled back across the river. No casualties were reported among the SDF ranks.

SDF forces have launched a sweep operation in the area to track down the infiltrators and ensure the continued security and stability of the region, said the SDF, adding: “We reaffirm that our forces will not allow any party to destabilize the area and will respond forcefully to anyone attempting to incite chaos or threaten the safety and security of our people.”


SDF calls on Damascus-affiliated and Turkey-backed factions to immediately cease all violations
The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released a statement reporting increasingly ongoing violations of the ceasefire by the factions supported by Turkey and operating under the umbrella of the Damascus Government.

The SDF statement on Saturday includes the following:

“At a time when the Syrian people, along with all parties committed to a peaceful solution, are looking forward to stability across the entire geography of Syria, the factions supported by Turkey and operating under the umbrella of the Damascus Government continue to commit repeated violations of the ceasefire in several areas, including Deir ez-Zor, Deir Hafer, the Tishreen Dam, and Tal Tamir. These violations also include suspicious movements around the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo, in blatant breach of the agreement signed between the administration of the two neighborhoods and the Damascus administration on April 1, 2025.

These factions have attacked areas of North and East Syria more than 22 times, using heavy weapons, launching ground assaults, and attempting to cross the Euphrates River to target our bases in Deir ez-Zor. These attacks have caused significant damage in areas inhabited by civilians.

Such aggressions contradict the spirit of the agreement concluded between Mr. Ahmed al-Sharaa and our General Commander, Mazloum Abdi—an agreement whose essence is the complete cessation of fire, the protection of civilians, and the promotion of opportunities for a political solution.

Throughout this period, we have exercised restraint and sought to maintain calm despite these aggressions, out of our belief that Syria’s stability requires genuine partnership and shared responsibility from all parties. However, the continuation of these attacks threatens mutual trust and undermines these understandings, placing them at risk and reviving a war mentality at a time when Syria most needs dialogue—while the Damascus Government bears full responsibility.

Accordingly, we:

1. Call on the Damascus Government and its affiliated factions, as well as the factions supported by Turkey, to immediately cease all violations and adhere to the terms of the agreement.

2. Urge the international community and human rights organizations to monitor these violations and work to ensure respect for signed agreements.

3. Extend our hand for dialogue and cooperation toward a safe and stable Syria, while at the same time affirming our readiness to take all necessary measures to defend the rights and security of our people.”

Israeli podcast with a Saudi guy who was an Mi6 spy. He's also a big Jolani guy. Now, the interesting thing that leftypol will be interested in is him spilling details on Jolani being in cahoots with the U.S. and Turkey. He starts going into it around 1:35:50.

>>2415679
They're all part of the same ethnoreligious cult that brainwashes its newborn into becoming fascist collaborators

>>2426704
Several were also wearing daesh patches.

Miscellaneous footage from the hospital on July 16th.

Syrian Internal Security forces withdrew from joint checkpoints with the Syrian Democratic Forces at the entrances to the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo following tensions between the two sides.

Call for independent investigation into executions in Sweida
The calls for an independent investigation into the attacks that took place in July in Sweida came after footage was published on Sunday showing government forces executing a volunteer health worker inside a hospital.

On 13 July, clashes that began between Druze and Bedouin tribes backed by the interim government in Damascus escalated into a massacre when troops sent by the Damascus administration intervened.

Around 1,400 people, most of them Druze civilians, were killed. The actual toll is believed to be higher.

Witnesses, Druze groups, and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) accused interim government forces of supporting the Bedouins and committing serious violations, including executions targeting Druze.

Security camera footage published by local media outlet Suwayda 24 shows a group of healthcare workers kneeling on the floor inside Sweida’s main hospital on 16 July. A brief exchange occurs between a volunteer medic and an armed man wearing military fatigues and a Ministry of Interior uniform. Moments later, the medic is shot, and his lifeless body is dragged away, leaving a trail of blood.

SOHR described the footage as “a shocking execution carried out by forces affiliated with the Ministries of Defense and Interior” and called for the establishment of an independent, impartial international commission of inquiry.

Fadel Abdul Ghany, head of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, also urged the UN-affiliated international commission to investigate violations committed by all parties in Sweida, saying that the inquiry committee set up last month by the Damascus government was “not credible.”

This is an interimperialist conflict

>>2428123
No ultra the CIA is AES and therefore progressive in its struggle against the Pentagon

>>2428123
Israel and Turkey?

Israeli helicopters have landed in Suwayda.

Intercommunal relations are still pretty bad. A mob in eastern Daraa broke into an electrical substation and sabotaged the electricity supply for Suwayda.

There was a clash between tribals and the STG's MoI in the area west of Suwayda governorate's borders. One MoI member is confirmed dead.

What's the point of this thread? Is there still a war in Syria? Isn't it completely cucked out at this point by rebels who suck Israeli dick?

>>2429086
there was and there are many internal conflicts, violent conflicts, sectarian conflicts, with turks and zionists intervening directly.
I mean, that justifies the existence of the thread.

Syrian Democratic Forces raised military awareness in Dayr Hafir, Aleppo against the Syrian Army

SDF delegation arrives in Damascus to resume talks with Syrian government
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A delegation from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria (Rojava) arrived in Damascus late Monday for renewed talks with Syria’s interim government, Rudaw has learned. The discussions aim to advance the implementation of a key agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian military structure.

Rudaw’s correspondent in Damascus, Dilkhwaz Muhammad, reported that “an SDF delegation has arrived in the Syrian capital” to launch a new round of talks on implementing the March 10 agreement between SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The Abdi-Sharaa landmark agreement outlines the integration of “all civil and military institutions in northeast Syria [Rojava] under the administration of the Syrian state,” and establishes a “ceasefire across all Syrian territory.”
Since its signing in March, several rounds of discussions have been held to finalize the implementation of the deal.
According to Muhammad, the SDF delegation is led by Elham Ahmad, foreign relations co-chair of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES).

In a late July interview with Rudaw, Ahmad said that while the talks with Damascus were making progress, they “had not yet reached the level of formal negotiations.” She described the meetings as “a form of dialogue” aimed at addressing the broader Syrian issue.
Emphasizing Kurdish officials’ support for a decentralized political system in Syria, Ahmad then-argued that centralized rule has long contributed to the country’s instability. Decentralization, she said, would ease the burden on the central government by allowing regional administrations to oversee services, cultural affairs, language policy, and internal security.

Ahmad also noted that a key obstacle to implementing the Abdi-Sharaa agreement lies in differing interpretations of the integration process. While the SDF seeks to join the Syrian army as a cohesive unit, Damascus insists on integrating fighters individually into existing military units.
In late July, Qutaiba Idlbi, director of American affairs at Syria’s foreign ministry, told Rudaw that a follow-up meeting between the Syrian government and the SDF was scheduled to take place in Paris "soon" to finalize the integration process.

However, the Syrian interim government abruptly canceled the Paris talks on Saturday, citing a recent unity conference in Hasaka - attended by more than 400 representatives from various Syrian minority groups - as a breach of the Abdi-Sharaa agreement.
The conference called for amendments to the transitional constitution, which critics say gives excessive powers to interim President Sharaa while sidelining non-majority communities.

A government source told state media that “this conference has dealt a blow to the ongoing negotiation effort. Accordingly, the government will not participate in any meetings scheduled in Paris.”
While the SDF delegation’s visit to Damascus suggests an easing of tensions, it remains unclear whether the canceled Paris talks will be rescheduled.
>>2429086
Retard in the truest sense of the word. you're free to fuck off.

The STG appointed the SNA commander of Ahrar al-Sharqiya as head of the 86th Division, which is based mostly in Deir ez-Zor in reality and nominally over Raqqa and al-Hasakah. The guy has committed numerous war crimes against Kurdish civilians and is sanctioned by the US.

https://archive.ph/qAXhu

Not mentioned in the article: the dude is illiterate but now holds a commissioned officer rank equivalent to Major General lol.

>>2429336
get the fuck with that meme, you moron.

>>2429637
Not much. The guy was expelled from Ahrar al-Sham because of embezzlement of the group's funds. After FSA-affilated groups were booted from eastern Syria by ISIS, SDF and SAA, he formed his group and partook in Euphrates Shield on the side of Turkey.
He and his group participated in the other two Turkish direct military interventions, generally doing nothing like other SNA factions who coasted off Turkish firepower. They were more well-known for infighting with other SNA factions like the Hamza division and also just acting like bandits in the territories that the Turks occupied.

>>2429277
Is this the guy currently trying to escalate tensions in the area? Will it be war, then? Or is the government trying to simply threaten?

According to Al-Arabiya quoting a Kurdish source, Syrian officials and the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration met in Damascus to discuss decentralization, affirm commitment to talks under international oversight, and reject military options after Damascus boycotted Paris meetings

=Kurdish neighborhoods Council in Aleppo Seek to Defuse Tensions with Damascus==
Erbil (Kurdistan24) – The Council of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh, two predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo, affirmed on Wednesday that they are working to calm the situation amid growing frictions between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the region.

Speaking to Kurdistan24, Nouri Sheikho, Deputy Head of the General Council of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh, said tensions have risen in recent days following the closure of the "Unity of Components" conference in Hasakah. “On social media and in various statements, hostile rhetoric against the Autonomous Administration has escalated,” he noted.

Sheikho stressed that their communication and negotiations with the Syrian government are ongoing with the aim of restoring calm. He urged Damascus to “halt the escalation, act with national wisdom, and resolve disputes through dialogue, as war only brings destruction.”

From a local perspective, journalist Fadel Mohammed from Ashrafiyeh told Kurdistan24 that despite some “provocative actions,” the situation on the ground remains calm and under control. He added that the Syrian government has made no tangible initiatives toward the two Kurdish neighborhoods, and talks between the councils and Syrian official entities are continuing.

In a separate statement, the SDF said Syrian government forces have recently attempted to stir unrest through “provocative acts,” but so far, the SDF has not taken any action in response. The force warned that if such provocations continue, they will respond within their legitimate right to self-defense. According to the SDF, these actions undermine the ceasefire agreement reached between the councils of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh and the Syrian government, and are incompatible with existing understandings.

The SDF called on Damascus to control its armed groups to prevent actions that could derail agreements and to safeguard civil peace in Aleppo and other regions.

Damascus had boycotted the “Unity of Components Conference” held on August 9 in Hasakah, accusing the SDF and the Autonomous Administration of attempting to advance a “separatist agenda.” However, Autonomous Administration officials have strongly rejected this claim, affirming their commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity. Ilham Ahmed, a senior official of the Administration, said they reject any form of division and are committed to a united Syrian homeland.

On Monday evening, a delegation from the Autonomous Administration, led by Ilham Ahmed—who also serves as Co-Chair of the Administration’s Foreign Relations Department—arrived in Damascus to discuss ways to ease tensions with the Syrian government. The two sides agreed to hold several meetings in the coming period to address ongoing disputes.

>>2429678
What's your objection?

>Members of the Qais Aylan tribe in the c area declare a general mobilitation against the SDF
Some of the tribes are having a retard moment again. it probably wont lead to much but maybe the government is trying to push it.

SDF-Damascus tensions could stall Ankara-PKK peace process: MP
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Escalating tensions between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Damascus-aligned forces in northern Syria risk undermining the renewed peace efforts between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Turkish government, a lawmaker from Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party mediating the peace initiative warned on Monday.

In an interview with Rudaw, Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, a member of the Turkish parliament representing the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), described the security situation in northern Syria as “worrying.”

“If an agreement isn't reached in Syria [between Damascus and the SDF],” particularly “on the status of [northeast Syria] Rojava, I don't think the [peace] process in Turkey will succeed,” he warned, referring to renewed peace efforts between Ankara and the PKK.

The SDF, Rojava’s de facto military, has long served as the main ground partner of the US-led Global Coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria.

On March 10, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF chief Mazloum Abdi signed an agreement to integrate all civil and military institutions in Rojava, including the Kurdish-led forces, under the authority of the Syrian state.

Talks on the implementation of the agreement have since been ongoing with differing interpretations of the integration process emerging as a major sticking point. While the SDF seeks to join the Syrian army as a unified bloc, Damascus prefers integrating fighters individually and dispersing them across its regular units.

The DEM Party lawmaker’s remarks followed the outbreak of new clashes between the SDF and Syrian government forces in northern Syria in the last two days.

The Kurdish-led forces on Monday accused factions affiliated with Damascus of launching “an attack on four of our positions” in Syria’s northern Aleppo province, holding Damascus “fully responsible” for the assault.

A day earlier, the SDF and Damascus exchanged blame for a previous attack recorded in northern Syria’s Manbij city that reportedly injured four Syrian government troops and three civilians.

Gergerlioglu drew parallels with the 2013-2015 peace process between Ankara and the PKK, which collapsed amid heightened tensions over the Syrian civil war and Turkey’s opposition to the rising influence of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) - a group Ankara views as an affiliate of the PKK - in northern Syria.

Domestically, Turkey’s newly formed parliamentary commission - tasked with developing the legal and political framework for PKK disarmament - is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Tuesday.

The 51-member body includes representatives from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), AKP’s ultranationalist ally Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), the DEM Party, and several smaller parties.

“The commission's biggest task right now is determining the legal status of PKK fighters after disarmament,” Gergerlioglu said. “There will be discussions around a new law,” he added, noting that “some amendments and reversals of existing laws,” might take place.

The commission’s formation follows a symbolic disarmament gesture in early July, when 30 PKK fighters ceremonially set their weapons ablaze in the Kurdistan Region - a move widely interpreted as a show of goodwill toward the peace talks with Ankara.

Drone downed by Druze.

Some say it's a Shaheen but it doesn't look like that for me.

YPG commemorate Leader of Rojava revolution, Nûreddîn Sofî
The General Command of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) commemorated the Leader of the Rojava and NE Syria revolution, Nûreddîn Sofî, renewing their pledge to preserve and protect the achievements attained by the martyrs through their blood and sacrifices.
YPG commemorate Leader of Rojava revolution, Nûreddîn Sofî
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Today, the General Command of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) issued a statement to the public regarding the martyrdom of the leader Nûreddîn Sofî, describing him as the "Leader of the Rojava Revolution," which stated:

“We remember with respect our comrade Nûreddîn Sofî, a commander and leading figure of the Rojava Revolution, who was martyred on April 6, 2021, in the Bergarê area of Garê during an attack by the occupying Turkish army while he was visiting former comrades. We extend our condolences to his patriotic family and to all the peoples of North and East Syria and Kurdistan.

With the Arab Spring in 2011, our region entered a historic period of change. The peoples of Syria stood at its center and faced a clear crossroads: either build a broad, free, and democratic system or slide deeper into chaos. Given Syria’s mosaic of Arabs, Kurds, Syriacs, Armenians, Turkmens, and Circassians, a new model and system were urgently needed.

In this context, a popular revolution took shape in Rojava under the leadership of the Kurdish freedom movement. People organized as the YXK, and later the YPG–YPJ soon became the core of the region’s defense. Within a short time, thousands of women and men joined to defend their land. The Rojava Revolution quickly grew beyond its own geography and, through its struggle against Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIS, became an internationalist revolution that defended all humanity.

Declared on July 19, 2012, the Rojava Revolution began to build its own system as a beacon of freedom and democracy. It offered an alternative to the turmoil tearing the region apart, in Syria and across the Middle East. As the joint revolution of Syria’s peoples, Rojava became a place where communities could find security. It confronted both reactionary states and jihadist structures, forming defense from within society and institutionalizing it. In this way, it pioneered a free and democratic order long yearned for by the region’s peoples.

This revolution was built through immense labor and sacrifice. With thousands of martyrs, it rose from the ashes. Great commanders, courageous fighters, and our people wrote a new history. Among its pioneers was our commander, Comrade Nûreddîn Sofî.

Comrade Sofî returned to Rojava, his birthplace, in 2013 and took on a leading role in the revolution. He brought long experience from the Kurdish freedom struggle. With his military and political capacity, he helped give structure to the Rojava Revolution and carry it forward to today.

Rojava was special to him because it was home. He was born in 1970 in the village of Mişerfê in Qamishlo, where Kurds and Arabs lived together, and came from a patriotic family that kept religious traditions and upheld strong social ethics. His family was respected among Arab and Syriac communities, and many youth from that circle joined the freedom struggle.

Raised in this rich social setting, he developed strong patriotic and communal qualities. He lived his Kurdish identity deeply, nourished by Kurdish culture and literature.

He came of age under the Ba’ath regime’s oppression and early on sought answers to state repression. As a young man he encountered socialism, read constantly, and explored socialist philosophy and scientific socialism while building a circle of like-minded friends. He studied physics and mathematics at Aleppo University, where he met Apoist thought and saw in the Apoist movement the living practice of the scientific socialism he had studied. On this basis, he joined the Kurdish freedom movement in 1990 and, over 24 years, gained deep military and political experience.

From 2013 onward he assumed senior responsibility in building the revolution. He worked across political, ideological, diplomatic, and military fields. He coordinated efforts throughout North and East Syria to institutionalize TEV-DEM and the canton system. To systematize commune and assembly work, he traveled city by city, engaging all institutions. He worked shoulder to shoulder with the people, dealt personally with issues, and never looked down on anyone. With children he was as a child; with elders he was as an elder. A compelling speaker with a deep philosophical, historical, scientific, and ideological grasp, he moved those he met and drew them into the work of the revolution. Wherever he went, social organization grew. He listened, understood, and knew how to speak with everyone.

He played an important role in the growth of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and the Autonomous Administration. If the Autonomous Administration is recognized across Syria today as a foundational model, Comrade Sofî’s contribution is substantial. He foresaw this period and took ownership of the work, bringing Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, Armenians, and Turkmens together within the democratic-nation framework.

He also led one of the most essential pillars of institution-building: defense. He devoted great effort to strengthening the YPG–YPJ. As ISIS and al-Nusra attacks intensified, he coordinated the war. With long military experience and clear command, he advanced our defense. As attacks escalated, YPG–YPJ mounted numerous campaigns. He personally coordinated, at the operational level, the Tel Hamis and Tel Barak operations, the Battle of Cezaa, the Tel Hamis–Revenge operation, Wrath of the Euphrates in Raqqa, the Jazeera Storm operation in Deir ez-Zor, and the final campaign that ended ISIS in Baghouz. He played an active role in the defense of Kobanî, coordinated resistance to attacks in Aleppo and Afrin, and commanded the fight against the Turkish state’s invasions of Afrin, Serêkaniyê (Ras al-Ain), and Girê Spî (Tel Abyad).

Committed to a common defense for all the peoples of this land, he played a direct role in the 2015 founding of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the joint defense force of North and East Syria.

As jihadist groups and the occupying Turkish state intensified their attacks, he assumed the post of General Commander of the YPG in 2016. With tactical depth and battlefield experience, he contributed decisively to ISIS’s defeat across North and East Syria. He was a multifaceted commander. His clarity and accumulated knowledge gave him tactical range. Wherever he was, fighters felt secure. Even in the hardest moments, he found a way forward. He never accepted that there was no solution. He gathered the views of his comrades, decided, and acted. His decisions were clear and courageous. He was sharp in command and steady in action.

His approach to women’s liberation reflected his socialism. He practiced genuine comradeship with women, recognized their will, worked alongside them, and treated the women’s line as a guiding principle. In social institution-building and in the YPJ’s development into a standing army, he worked jointly with women comrades.

He also stood out for his internationalism. In the fight against ISIS, hundreds of internationalist comrades joined us from around the world. Comrade Sofî engaged each of them so they could join the struggle more strongly, understanding their social background and speaking to their hearts.

In every respect, Comrade Sofî left his mark on our struggle. In social construction and in military work, he became a leading and exemplary commander. His words and deeds were one. He never lost his energy for life or his discipline for learning. He read, studied, and taught; he debated ideas and researched what stirred his curiosity. Loyal to the values we created, he also sought the new. He never stood still. With both mind and body, he set an example. He fit no mold. He was always in motion, living every moment for the struggle. He worked as a team with his comrades and practiced collective leadership as a socialist commander. He never insisted on himself and valued each comrade’s view. Spiritual and moral values were essential to him. He cherished literature, art, and the creations of the struggle. He was a persuasive advocate and a powerful orator who knew what to say and how to say it. Winning people to the struggle was his way of life. He left a deep impression on everyone who met him. With humility, honesty, sincerity, and revolutionary ethics, he was exemplary in every setting.

Our great commander, Comrade Nûreddîn Sofî, left us a clear revolutionary line and legacy. In the struggle across the four parts of Kurdistan against policies of annihilation and genocide, he inscribed his name in history. For us he remains an unforgettable commander, comrade, and revolutionary.

By honoring Comrade Nûreddîn Sofî, who helped carry the Rojava Revolution into the present and on whose foundations today’s system of North and East Syria rests, we remember all who fell in the struggle for freedom. We offer condolences to the families of Nûreddîn Sofî and of guerrilla comrade Bahtiyar Gabar, who fell alongside him, and to all our people. We pledge to safeguard the martyrs’ legacy and to carry the freedom struggle to victory.”

A-H

ANHA

>>2431140
>where are the human right advocates in the west, the progressive screeches and "leftist", the libs calling for massive sanctions and listing the government as terrorist, doing videos about the massacres and violence that cried tears with Assad?
The Enlightened Western Left is now pretending that they had nothing to do with this and weren't simping for literal head-chopping Islamic clero-fascists for 13 years.

>>2431140
>where are the human right advocates in the west, the progressive screeches and "leftist", the libs calling for massive sanctions and listing the government as terrorist, doing videos about the massacres and violence that cried tears with Assad?

They're saying it doesn't matter because assad was worse

Clashes between SDF and STG-affiliated tribes around Deir ez-Zor.

More footage from the hospital's CCTV from July 16th.

A civilian getting sniped by STG and an Israeli drone strike against an STG BMP.

Turkish Army in Manbij.

Big explosion in Idlib ammo depot.

>>2432025
Israeli's bombing Idlib?
Would it be safe to assume stuff they're keeping back from the capital and in their stronghold tactically?

28 more civilians killed in Suwayda
Following the aggression launched on 13 July by jihadist mercenaries affiliated with the Syrian Interim Government, the attacks and blockade on the Druze city of Suwayda continue despite a ceasefire.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) announced that the death toll on both sides from the attacks that began on 13 July and continued until the 20 July ceasefire has risen to 1,653.

SOHR reported that the identities of 28 more civilians, including 12 women, executed by members of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Interior of the Interim Syrian Government have been documented. This raises the number of people summarily executed in the city by groups affiliated with the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to 429, including 38 women and 14 children. Among those killed were 20 medical personnel from the al-Suwayda National Hospital, executed by personnel of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Interior.
In Suwayda, 724 people have been killed, including 166 civilians, among them 21 children, 56 women, and two journalists. On the side of the armed groups affiliated with the Damascus government, 535 were killed in the clashes.

<Attacks on sacred sites
It was reported that members of the Ministries of Defence and Interior affiliated with the jihadist HTS targeted religious sites and places of worship in villages surrounding the city. According to local eyewitnesses, around 30 Druze religious shrines and at least four churches in the villages of al-Sourah al-Kabeera, Radimah al-Lua, Ta’arah, and al-Duwairah were attacked and damaged. In the second half of July, the Masjid al-Haram in the city of Suwayda was directly targeted.

The Interim Syrian Government released 28 captives from Suwayda, including elderly people and women. The captives had been arrested in connection with events following an armed clash in July between local armed groups and jihadist mercenaries, which resulted in casualties and the arrest of dozens.
Local sources reported that the releases may have been part of a prisoner exchange agreement, and that the Druze side likely released a similar number of people in return. Occasional negotiations between the two sides had taken place for such exchanges.

Hevin Suleiman: Transitional government responsible for violations
Forces of the Syrian transitional government carried out an attack on the Sheikh Maqsoud (Şêxmeqsûd) and Ashrafieh (Eşrefiye) neighborhoods of Aleppo, injuring two members of the Internal Security Forces.

In her remarks on the attack, co-chair of the General Assembly of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, Hevin Suleiman, told ANHA: “Some armed groups and soldiers affiliated with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior of the Syrian transitional government have not yet severed their ties with the occupying Turkish state; on the contrary, they are directly implementing orders coming from Turkey against our region.”

Hevin noted that last week, armed drones were deployed over both neighborhoods by armed groups of the transitional government. She said, “Such attacks against our neighborhoods are illegitimate provocations. The transitional government is responsible for these violations. If necessary, we will defend our neighborhoods and our dignity without hesitation.”

<We have effective defense experience
Hevin further stated that any potential conflict would serve the interests of no party and emphasized that the residents of both neighborhoods possess effective experience gained since the time of the revolutionary people’s war and will not hesitate to defend themselves against any attack they face.

<The April 1 agreement remains in effect
Hevin Suleiman underlined that both neighborhoods are part of Aleppo and that Arabs, Kurds, Syriacs, Turkmens, and other ethnic groups live together on the basis of the brotherhood of peoples.
Hevin noted that it remains in force, with the General Security Forces of the Syrian Interim Government and the Internal Security Forces continuing their duties at joint checkpoints to protect the residents of both neighborhoods, on the agreement signed on April 1.
Hevin expressed hope for the establishment of peace throughout Syria and concluded: “We are in favor of resolving all problems through dialogue.”

One killed, three wounded in security operation by Deir ez-Zor Military Council
The Media Office of Deir ez-Zor Military Council reported that a group of four fighters from Deir ez-Zor Military Council—who were off duty and engaged in a non-military errand to receive medical treatment at a pharmacy in the town of Garanij, east of Deir ez-Zor —were subjected to a terrorist act by an armed group believed to be affiliated with the ISIS terrorist organization on the evening of Wednesday.

In response, Deir ez-Zor Military Council conducted a precise military operation that resulted in the killing of one of the abductors and the wounding of three others. “The operation is continuing according to plan, and we affirm that any attack on our forces or our people in the region will be met with a firm and decisive response,” the statement on Thursday said.

Deir ez-Zor Military Council announced the launch of an immediate and comprehensive investigation to uncover the circumstances of the incident and determine responsibilities, while withholding all information and details related to the case until the investigation is concluded and necessary measures are completed.

“Our Deir ez-Zor Military Council rejects any attempts to undermine the security and stability of the region and reaffirms its determination to pursue terrorism wherever it may be, and to escalate operations against all those who threaten the lives of our people and the achievements of our struggle,” the Council stated.

I think there are potentially power games being played in the SDF. looks like the YPJ are putting their foot down on the army integration stuff.
Çiğdem Doğu: YPJ cannot hand over weapons
Çiğdem Doğu, a member of the Coordination of the Kurdistan Women’s Community (KJK), took part in a special program on Medya Haber TV, which broadcasts in Turkish, where she offered important assessments on the situation in Syria and in North and East Syria. She underlined that the key to solving the Syrian crisis lies in decentralization and developing systems that enable communities to manage themselves democratically.

She pointed out that the “Conference on Unity of Position for the Components of North and East Syria,” held in Hasaka on August 8 with the participation of representatives of different peoples, was meaningful, considering it a reflection of the idea of a “Democratic Syrian Republic.”

She said: “In Syria, decentralized systems must be developed that allow peoples to govern themselves democratically. The issues that emerged 100 years ago remain unresolved to this day, and the same is true in Turkey. Leader Abdullah Ocalan defines this as the ‘democratic society,’ which includes mechanisms enabling the community to govern itself to a certain extent. Even if there is state administration, the community must have its own autonomous administration domains. This is also the case for Syria.”

Çiğdem Doğu emphasized that Syria is characterized by great diversity in terms of sects, ethnic identities, and religions, in addition to the role of women. She continued: “In North and East Syria, we see the women’s revolution and women’s organization, while in the regions of the Alawites and Druze many massacres have taken place, and violence against women and massacres against peoples continue.”

She stressed: “In such circumstances, imposing the surrender of weapons on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is tantamount to saying, ‘Come, let us cut your throat.’ It means nothing else. The idea of ‘integration’ is also illogical; there is no real Syrian army in Syria today. What exists now are only different gang-like groups. These bloodthirsty groups carry out random attacks against different identities: national, ethnic, and sectarian. There is no logic in forcing the SDF to surrender their weapons or integrate; there is no real army to integrate into, and no guarantee of life.”

She added: “The people here have struggled and fought for years, achieving great values, and they have tens of thousands of martyrs and wounded. As for the women’s revolution, it has brought great achievements, allowing women to live in freedom and to continue their lives.”

She continued:“For example, the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) are an armed force, and they cannot hand over their weapons to such an army. In this region, Arabs, Armenians, Kurds, and Syriacs live together, and no one has the right to speak on their behalf.”

Çiğdem Doğu concluded by affirming that the Conference on Unity of Position for the Components of North and East Syria, held in Hasaka, was of great importance, with the participation of Alawite, Druze, and Sunni representatives. She explained that this conference is significant for setting a common stance and reflects the idea of a Democratic Syrian Republic, where everyone will participate democratically, fight when necessary, and defend when necessary.

She stressed: “This process is very important to safeguard the women’s revolution and the democratic revolution of peoples. Since it will become an example for the Middle East and Turkey, it is vital to continue the struggle and resistance.”

A-H

ANHA

More hospital CCTV footage shows a civilian that was executed later.
Turns out the camera in the second video in >>2427259 was only a few metres away from an execution.

>HTS affiliated journalist reports that the SDF has besieged the towns of Gharanij and Al-Kashkiyah ( these guys >>2430025) east of Deir Ezzor to launch raids there. SDF affiliated journalist reports a massive campaign targeting ISIS and remnants of the regime.
>>2433865
Civil war isn't over it seems.

>>2434171
>>HTS affiliated journalist reports that the SDF has besieged the towns of Gharanij and Al-Kashkiyah ( these guys >>2430025 (You)) east of Deir Ezzor to launch raids there. SDF affiliated journalist reports a massive campaign targeting ISIS and remnants of the regime.
For clarification this is probably more than just a rumour because they were threatening to do so yesterday after the kidnapping incident, in relation to: ( One killed, three wounded in security operation by Deir ez-Zor Military Council >>2432426 ) There's speculation that government troops were involved, maybe this will resolve but also maybe it will be the spark.


(yesterday) Deadly Clashes and Abductions in Deir ez-Zor as Tensions Escalate Between SDF and Damascus
Eastern Deir ez-Zor witnessed a sharp escalation after armed assailants in the town of Gharanij surrounded members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) inside a pharmacy they were visiting on an unofficial mission. The incident triggered intense clashes, leaving three attackers injured and one dead, while six SDF members were abducted. Two were later released, but four remain in captivity. The attackers also seized a military vehicle accompanying the SDF personnel.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the assault coincided with mortar shelling from the western bank of the Euphrates River, in areas controlled by the Syrian government, targeting SDF positions.

In response, the SDF initiated a wide-scale combing operation to locate the abducted members, warning that it may storm the area if they are not freed. Accusations were directed at the commander of the 86th Brigade, known as Hatem Abu Shaqra, alleging that the assailants operated under his orders. The claims are linked to reports that he had been “provoking” the SDF and facilitating the entry of Iranian operatives and Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fighters into the area — actions which, according to sources, prompted U.S. officials to demand his departure from Deir ez-Zor.

Neither side has issued an official statement regarding the latest escalation.

In a separate development, SOHR sources reported that the Damascus government abruptly shut down two key commercial crossings: the Deir Hafer crossing in eastern Aleppo countryside and the Salamiya crossing, also known as the “Tabqa” crossing. This move halted all commercial truck movement and fuel transportation between SDF-controlled areas and government-held territories.

The closures applied only to commercial traffic, with civilian passage still permitted. The decision sparked concern and uncertainty over the government’s motives and future plans for these vital routes.

SOHR documented heightened military activity on the contact lines between Turkish-backed factions under the Syrian Ministry of Defense and the SDF. Reinforcements have been deployed to areas stretching from Deir Hafer in eastern Aleppo to the town of Aqirash in eastern Raqqa.

Factions known as “Sultan Suleiman Shah” (Al-Amshat) and “Al-Hamza Division” (Al-Hamzat) sent additional forces, including armored vehicles and medium-to-heavy weapons, along the road connecting the two provinces.

Amid this military buildup, SDF forces have raised their alert levels and reinforced positions along the contact lines, anticipating possible sudden developments. The mounting tension has raised fears of a renewed military confrontation.

SOHR sources denied media claims that the United States had warned the SDF the “International Coalition” might not protect it if Damascus launched a military offensive, unless it adhered to the March 10 agreement. According to the sources, such reports were merely pressure tactics aimed at forcing Damascus to choose between integrating the SDF into its ranks or facing its collapse, adding that the Syrian government’s survival hinges on such integration.

Earlier reports by Middle East Eye and other outlets, citing regional and security sources, alleged preparations for a Syrian military operation against the SDF with indirect Turkish support, alongside U.S. warnings tied to the March 10 agreement. These claims were categorically dismissed by North Press and SOHR sources.

SDF Source to North Press: No U.S. Pressure, Only New Joint Tasks

Separately, an SDF source told North Press on Wednesday evening that there was no U.S. pressure on the SDF, but rather new joint tasks under discussion.

According to the source, “The claims in the Middle East Eye report are fabricated, repetitive, and do not reflect reality. They aim to mislead public opinion.”

The source stressed that “there is no U.S. pressure on the SDF; on the contrary, there are new missions being discussed jointly.”

He added, “Washington affirms the importance of the SDF’s presence within the Syrian army, noting that without it, the situation would be catastrophic for the government.”

The source concluded, “We reaffirm our commitment to dialogue and value the role of allies and international mediators in seeking a final agreement with Damascus.”

>>2434171
>seems
What kind of idiot thought?..

>Deir Ezzor, Gharanij: The SDF have successfully freed four of their fighters, who had been abducted by a cell suspected of links to ISIS.
Apparently they were released, this is probably for the best.

Syrian army plans to seize eastern provinces if Kurds fail to co-operate
The Syrian military is planning a major offensive by October to capture two main provinces on the Euphrates River from a mostly Kurdish militia that has refused to submit to Damascus, security sources told The National.

If the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) does not hand over the bulk of its territorial possessions, a Syrian attack force of 50,000 being assembled near the desert city of Palmyra will sweep north and capture the governorates of Raqqa and Deir Ezzor with support from their overwhelmingly Arab tribal populations, the sources said.

One of the sources, who holds a sensitive security position in Syria and requested anonymity, said the offensive would not go ahead “without an American green light”. Another key would be ensuring non-intervention by Israel, which last month bombed Damascus to repulse a government offensive on the southern provincial capital of Sweida.

US-sponsored talks have failed to make progress in bridging differences between the two sides. The secular SDF is increasingly being seen as recalcitrant in Washington by not handing any significant powers to Damascus, the source said – a view closer to that of Turkey, which wants the SDF's demise.

<Deadly clashes
Re-establishing central control of SDF territory has emerged as a major obstacle to stabilisation since the removal of former Syrian president Bashar Al Assad in December by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS), an al Qaeda splinter group now in control of the state.

Deadly clashes have increased between the SDF and forces loyal to Damascus since the US-sponsored talks between the two sides faltered last month. The two sides signed a deal in March to integrate the SDF into the Syrian army, but relations have soured since then.

At Saudi and Turkish urgings, the US embarked in May on normalisation with Damascus. President Donald Trump met President Ahmad Al Shara in Riyadh, giving a glimpse of a potential alliance that could weaken Iran and Russia, and their allies in the Middle East.

<Staging grounds
Another source said that staging grounds for the offensive are being prepared in the desert areas of Rasafah, on the road between Palmyra to Raqqa, and in Sukhnah, which links Palmyra with Deir Ezzor. Turkish proxies in the governorate of Aleppo, now part of the new Syrian army, would move against SDF positions east of the Euphrates river, near Tishreen Dam, once the multipronged attack begins.

In the past eight years of the Syrian civil war, Turkey had carved out a zone in northern Syria, reliant on rebel allies now in power in Damascus, to limit the territorial expansion of the SDF.

Arab tribesmen, thousands of whom had joined the SDF, would be expected to turn against the group at the start of military action, the source said. Around 30 per cent of the 70,000 core SDF members are members of Arab tribes.

“They have so many scores to settle with the Kurds,” the source said, referring to an SDF land grab of Arab areas since the US set up the Kurdish force in 2015 as the main ground component in the war against ISIS in Syria.

Syrian troops could step in to tackle one of the main obstacles to the new regime in consolidating power. EPA
Even a major advance by the government would leave the SDF with the province of Hasakah, where the Kurdish population is significant. Raqqa and Deir Ezzor are overwhelmingly Arab. The Kurds account for around 10 per cent of Syria’s 23.8 million population, according to the CIA’s World Factbook. However, currently SDF-held areas account for most of Syria’s output of commodities, electrical power, and energy.

US State Department officials have been urging the SDF to compromise, although it is seen as retaining strong support within US security branches. The SDF wants a federal system, an anathema Damascus, and to remain as a single unit, even if it joins the Syrian army.

During the civil war, Russia, Iran, Turkey and the US built their own zones of influence in the country. But only Turkish and American forces have remained in Syria, as well as Russian troops confined to two main bases. Most of an estimated 20,000 Turkish force are deployed near SDF areas, while the 1,000 American troops are mainly on bases within SDF territory.

>>2436069
>seize eastern provinces if Kurds fail to co-operate
U guys think they're gonna cooperate or wha?

>>2436075
Nah, some factions probably want to but others, such as YPJ, clearly do not.
>>2436073
No, you're legitimately retarded. Facebook or something may be more your speed.

Pentagon reveals fragility of transitional government forces, presence of "terrorism" in Syria
An assessment prepared by the Pentagon for members of the US Congress revealed that the so-called "New Syrian Army" affiliated with the transitional government in Syria lacks a cohesive organizational structure and relies on a fragile and fragmented alliance comprising leaders from Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and several "extremist Sunni militias."

The report showed that groups designated as dangerous by Washington, such as the Guardians of Religion Organization, have regained significant influence in Damascus despite announcing their dissolution after the fall of the Assad regime. They continue to influence the transitional government's policies, despite previous disagreements between them and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham.

<Strengthening the Influence of the Syrian Democratic Forces
The detailed report, which consists of approximately 70 pages, indicates that the Pentagon has expressed caution regarding expanding the transitional government's powers or increasing its resources. The report suggests that this situation will likely strengthen the influence of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northeast of the country, granting them greater autonomy than ever before.

The report indicates a shift in the US position away from supporting the idea of integrating the SDF with Damascus to ease the burden of protecting it from Turkish threats, emphasizing that preserving the SDF serves US national security interests. The report also clarified that Israel is leaning toward expanding the safety zone on its border with Syria, and perhaps controlling parts of southern Syria, bringing it closer to the capital, Damascus.

<Congressional Concerns and Sanctions
The report raised concerns within Congress about any easing of sanctions imposed on Damascus, making it difficult for the US administration to renew exemptions or allow the implementation of economic memoranda of understanding signed by the transitional government with certain countries.

A report published by Al-Monitor revealed that some followers of the Guardians of Religion Organization are seeking "influence within the new government in Damascus."

According to estimates by US Defense Intelligence Agency officials, groups linked to al-Qaeda continue to operate with a degree of autonomy under the auspices of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, giving former Guardians of Religion mercenaries freedom of movement and the ability to influence the policies of the transitional government in Syria.

The report indicated that US Special Operations Forces have killed dozens of Guardians of Religion mercenaries in drone strikes in northwestern Syria since the group's founding in 2016.

Although Guardians of Religion announced its dissolution after Sharaa came to power in Damascus late last year, all of its members remained outside the operational control of the new administration, nearly seven months after the overthrow of the Baath regime.

The report confirmed continued concerns in Washington about Sharaa's inner circle, even as the US military reduces its presence in Syria and Iraq.

Last May, the transitional government in Syria appointed mercenary Ahmed Ihsan Fayyad al-Hayes as commander of the 86th Army Division, responsible for Deir ez-Zor, Hasaka, and Raqqa.

The United States imposed sanctions on al-Hayes in 2021, accusing him of committing war crimes against Syrian minorities. The US State Department described his appointment at the time as "a serious mistake that the United States does not support."

Last June, Washington's envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, confirmed that the US administration had limited itself to monitoring the activities of foreign fighters and sharing intelligence on them, after withdrawing its demand that al-Sharaa expel all fighters
ANHA

Deir ez-Zor Military Council warns of growing ISIS threat in the region
The Military Council of Deir ez-Zor has warned of a growing threat from the terrorist militia ISIS and other armed groups. Since the beginning of the year, there have been at least 150 attacks on security forces and civilian facilities in the region, commander Abdulkarim Awad Fandi al-Awad told the ANHA news agency. According to him, the targets included military outposts, checkpoints, and public infrastructure. Last month alone, there were more than ten targeted attacks in which six local security forces were killed.

<ISIS changes tactics after phase of reorganization
Al-Awad emphasized that ISIS is exploiting the political instability following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government to regroup. "The terrorists are attacking not only the military and police, but also civilians and public institutions. Behind this is an attempt to regain control of the region and destabilize the population." The rural areas surrounding Deir ez-Zor are particularly affected. The vast areas on both sides of the Euphrates River, with fields and desert areas, offer the extremists places of retreat. ISIS cells can move and operate there undetected.

<Counteroffensive with YPJ participation
An attack about a week ago showed how targeted the groups were: An ISIS unit raided a pharmacy in the village of Garanij where fighters from the Deir ez-Zor Military Council were staying. The four-member group was abducted. The day after the attack, the Military Council launched a large-scale operation in Garanij together with the Women's Defense Units (YPJ). The abducted fighters were freed and twelve suspects with alleged links to ISIS were arrested.

The operation continued into the early hours of August 16. According to Commander al-Awad, extensive weapons and evidence of further cells were seized. The investigation is ongoing.
The Military Council emphasized that the operations to secure the region would be carried out not only militarily, but also with the support of local tribes and the population. “Our goal is to protect the civilian population and prevent ISIS from reestablishing itself permanently in the region,” al-Awad said.

Deir ez-Zor Military Council: 150 attacks against our forces since beginning of year
In an exclusive statement to ANHA Agency, Abdul Karim Oweid Fendi Al-Oweid, a senior commander in the Deir ez-Zor Military Council, provided a detailed briefing on the latest security and military developments in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor, particularly in the eastern region.

He stressed the Council’s readiness to confront any threat aimed at civilians or public facilities, highlighting the sharp increase in ISIS sleeper-cell attacks in recent months.

Al-Oweid stated:"With regard to the current security and military situation in the Deir ez-Zor countryside, we have observed since the beginning of this year a notable rise in ISIS attacks targeting military and security forces, service facilities, and even civilians. The frequency of these assaults has increased, and they are being carried out with new tactics by sleeper cells."

He added: "We believe ISIS has shifted its strategy and tactics following the chaos that accompanied the collapse of the regime. The organization exploited these conditions to regroup, recruit new members, and launch attacks against civilians and both public and military institutions."

The commander further explained:"From our extensive experience in counterterrorism, we know that ISIS sleeper cells are behind the majority of these operations.

The organization has taken advantage of our engagement with Turkish occupation forces to reorganize. Its main objective remains to destabilize the region, instill fear among civilians, and revive its ambition of territorial control."

Al-Oweid pointed to the geographical conditions that ISIS mercenaries exploit: "Deir ez-Zor is a vast desert region. In addition, the Euphrates River and the dense vegetation along its banks provide an environment conducive for concealment and movement beyond surveillance."

He also described a recent abduction of Council fighters in the town of Gharanij:
"On the night of August 14, while a group of our fighters were stationed at a health center in Gharanij, they came under attack by an armed group we strongly suspect was affiliated with ISIS. Several of our fighters were taken hostage. We immediately launched an investigation and identified the area where they had been moved. Our forces carried out an intervention that resulted in clashes, during which one attacker was killed and three others wounded. The following day, in coordination with the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), we conducted a wide-scale combing operation in Gharanij. This led to the liberation of four of our kidnapped fighters and the arrest of 12 individuals suspected of ISIS affiliation."

He noted that the operation "continued through the night until the morning of August 16 and resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of ammunition. Interrogations with the detainees are still underway to determine their involvement in the attacks."

Regarding losses incurred by the Council, Al-Oweid revealed: "Since the beginning of the year, our forces in the Deir ez-Zor area have endured nearly 150 armed attacks by ISIS mercenaries. Just last month alone, in addition to 10 attacks against military and security points, leading to the martyrdom of six of our fighters."

The commander concluded by reaffirming the Council’s commitment to restoring security and stability:
"We remain fully prepared to counter any threat. The recent combing operations have proven effective, as calm has returned to the region following the elimination of several active cells. Our ultimate objective is to protect civilians and prevent ISIS from exploiting any security vacuum or climate of disorder."
Two days earlier, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) issued a statement confirming that "forces of the Deir ez-Zor Military Council, with the participation of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), carried out a wide-scale combing operation in the town of Gharanij," during which "12 gangs were captured in addition to dismantling of ISIS sleeper cells and the liberation of four abducted fighters, emphasizing that the campaign was carried out with the support of local tribes and residents, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor.”

>>2439727
Mint are prety dogshit on Syria, btw. They're OldBO tier about 'the kurds!!!!1'.
Syria, Israel hold rare talks as Damascus struggles to maintain grip over Druze-majority south
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Tuesday held a rare meeting with Ron Dermer, Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister and top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Paris. The discussions, reportedly mediated by the US, come as Syria struggles to maintain control over Druze-majority areas in the south, where protesters recently called for separation from the Syrian state.

The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported Tuesday that Shaibani met with “an Israeli delegation” in Paris to “discuss a number of issues related to enhancing stability in the region and southern Syria.” The talks, “held under US mediation,” are “part of diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting security and stability in Syria and preserving its unity and territorial integrity.”

While SANA did not disclose the identities of the Israeli officials involved, Israeli media reported that Shaibani met with Dermer - reports confirmed on Wednesday by another Syrian state outlet, al-Ikhbariya channel.

According to SANA, the discussions centered on “de-escalation, non-interference in internal affairs, reaching understandings that support stability in the region and monitoring the ceasefire in the [predominantly Druze] Suwayda province” in southern Syria.

Clashes broke out on July 13 between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes in Suwayda. The conflict escalated with the involvement of Syrian government forces before a US-brokered ceasefire was announced on July 19.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported in mid-August that the death toll from the Suwayda violence had reached 1,677, including “452 civilians field-executed” by Syrian government forces. The monitor has reported near-daily ceasefire violations since mid-June.

<Israeli role
Amid the Suwayda violence, Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Syrian military and government sites.

Israel’s stated reason for the strikes - which included the bombing of a Syrian defense ministry building in Damascus - was to protect the Druze community, citing deep cultural and familial ties between Israeli and Syrian Druze.

However, beyond humanitarian concerns, Israel's intervention seems to have also been driven by long-standing strategic interests in Syria - particularly its aim to maintain a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria near its borders.

In early December, a coalition of opposition forces - then spearheaded by the now-dissolved Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), under Ahmed al-Sharaa, led a swift offensive toppling the regime of longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa in late January became Syria’s interim president.

Since then, Tel Aviv has intensified efforts to destroy Damascus’s military stockpiles and its forces have entered buffer zones east of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.

Israel had captured most of the Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War. In 1974, a US-brokered Disengagement Agreement created a UN-monitored buffer zone to reduce tensions by delineating separation lines between Syrian and Israeli forces without establishing formal peace.

According to SANA, Shaibani’s meeting with the Israeli delegation also discussed “reactivating the 1974 agreement.”

<Backchannel diplomacy
Despite being technically at war since 1948, this Paris meeting marks the second recent engagement between Shaibani and Dermer. A previous meeting took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 31, also prompted by the Suwayda unrest.

The Baku talks reportedly included US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, who later confirmed the meeting stating, “Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that.”

On Tuesday, Barrack posted a photo on X with Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, who had urged Israeli intervention during the Suwayda clashes. Barrack described their meeting as “warm and informative,” adding: “We discussed the situation in Suwayda and how to bring together the interests of all parties, de-escalate tensions, and build understanding.”

Shaibani’s Paris meeting also followed protests in Suwayda on Saturday, which saw Druze demonstrators wave Israeli flags and call for self-determination. In video footage shared online, some protesters were heard demanding to join Israel.

In response, interim President Sharaa, speaking during a dialogue session with dignitaries from Idlib province late night on Saturday, warned against any movement toward partition.

“We have toppled the [Assad] regime in the battle for the liberation of Syria, and we still have another battle ahead to unify Syria. This must not be with blood and military force,” he said.

Hinting at the Suwayda protests, Sharaa added, “Some parties are trying to seek strength from a regional power - Israel or others. This is a very difficult matter and cannot be implemented.” He called the idea of dividing Syria “impossible.”

In a similar vein, Shaibani and Dermer were cited by the state-run media outlet al-Ikhbariya on Tuesday as reaffirming “commitment to the unity of Syrian territories and rejecting any projects aimed at their division.”

The two sides emphasized that “Suwayda is an integral part of Syria and that the Druze citizens are an authentic part of its national fabric.”

muh democracy
muh freedom

Just in case you guys didn't know, here's how the September parliamentary elections would work:

>parliament has 210 district seats, of which 70 (a third) would be directly appointed by Julani. so only 140 are elected
>the way a seat is won via an electoral college system for each district, where a subcommittee appointed by the government (how convenient) chooses a list of local candidates and elects one of them
>zero direct voting

All of this is publicly known info.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Syrian_parliamentary_election

>>2441612
Damn, I wonder what the result will be.

>>2441612
the baathist system was probably more 'democratic' than this lmao

Not directly Syria, but part of the PUK that connects Syria, so it's worth to publish it here.
Civil war at the Talabani families.
>Civilians are documenting the chaos from their balconies. Many are calling this a Kurdish Saydiya — a reference to Baghdad’s recent street battles.

>No official comment yet from the Iraqi Joint Command.
>Pavel Talabani’s forces have launched a full-scale assault on the residence of Lahur Sheikh Jangi in Sulaymaniyah, deploying helicopters and incendiary bombs against the hotel compound where Sheikh Jangi and 400–500 armed loyalists are holding out.

>Masrour Barzani has warned that the fighting threatens the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region and urged an immediate halt, saying the youth must not be made victims of internal power struggles.

>Lahur released a rooftop video saying: “This may be my last message”.

A quick rundown of who https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahur_Talabani is.

>>2442010 (me)
>Lahur Talabani
>Pavel Talabani
btw, both figures have a close relationship with the PKK/YPG (seen photographed, assisted to ceremonies, and visited high Syrian-Kurdish figures in North-Eastern Syria). Which is interesting, but Lahur is more pro-Kurd independence, more autonomous, and even pushing for a more intense co-operation between the SDF and the Iraqi Kurdish forces in Erbil, trying to lay the ground for a future Kurdistan. If Lahur is killed, all of that is gone.
Is Ankara behind this feud? note that Qubad Talabani is out of the picture (for now), and he was the less affectionate Iraqi-Kurdish Talabani politician towards the SDF.

>>2442010
Does anyone have a decent rundown of what the power dynamics and so on at an international level are at play here? What's the Turkish involvement?
From this morning:
Former PUK co-chair Lahur Şêx Cengi taken into custody
Former PUK co-chair and the head of Berey Gel (People’s Front), Lahur Şêx Cengi (also spelled Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani), was taken into custody in Sulaymaniyah.
Cengiwas detained by Sulaymaniyah security forces along with his brothers, Polad Şêx Cengi and Aso Şêx Cengi.
It is reported that clashes began at 3:00 a.m. and lasted for 4 hours.
A warrant for the arrest of Cengi was issued on Thursday evening on the grounds of “disrupting security and stability.”

>>2442184
As I understand from my years following the events in Iraq, Turkey had mixed feelings about these events: the take over of Jalal Talabani as Iraqi president, then got angry that the PUK participated in the reinvigoration of the PKK political forces inside Iraq after Saddam was gone, with subsequent military incursions inside Iraq and bombed positions of the Kurds inside Iraq. Once the Talabani father died, the once president of Iraq by de-facto ruler appointed by the US through the "Interim Iraq Governing Council", it began a power struggle between the Talabanis, Lahur and Pavel. The former being the most PKK friendly of all of the Talabani family.

I am sure, because of the factions affected, that what is going on is the erasure of the potential supporters of the PKK in Iraq, which undoubtedly will weaken the Kurds position in Syria, too, and might be the results of Turkey pressure inside Iraq.
With the fall of Assad in Syria, and the weakening of Hezbollah, one could see that the factions in Iraq could've felt more relaxed to act on behest of Turkey's demands, but all of this are pure guesses.

Where does Barzani stands in all of this? he's a fervent Turkish lover, with economic, energy, and even security ties with Ankara. He's the antithesis of the dream of a Kurdistan, so if I were to throw a long stretched guess, yes, Ankara is behind these clashes. Only time will tell.

This is an interesting video from when the siege of Tishrin dam was going on. Footage and interviews with fighters.
>>2443044
Thanks.

>>2415868
>This could be easily achieved with nuclear salt bombs.
ok do it

>>2443417
ok who doesn't need to be eliminated in your opinion

>>2443867
Unluckily for you nobody with any relevance is petitioning you for your opinion on the matter, anon. Try actually reading the work of the flag you LARP.
Focusing on the essence of the conflict in Sulaymaniyah
Clashes broke out between internal security forces and Lahur Sheikh Jangi’s forces in Sulaymaniyah city center early Friday morning. As a result of the confrontation, which lasted four hours, Lahur and his brothers Aso and Polad were taken into custody. However, the contradictions between the two sides will continue to be on the Kurdish agenda for a long time to come.

For a period, Bafel Talabani and Lahur served as co-chairs of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Tensions between the two escalated in the following period. In fact, it was this contradiction and power-sharing issue that led them to serve as co-chairs of the party. As tensions deepened, Lahur left the PUK and formed a new political party called Bereyi Gel (People's Front). Although it did not achieve significant success in the 2024 local elections, it managed to secure two seats in parliament. However, the tension between Lahur and the Talabanis did not end. Both sides continued to accuse each other. It was also noteworthy that Lahur established his party in Hewlêr (Erbil) after he left the PUK.

The Sulaymaniyah security forces demanded Lahur's surrender in line with a court ruling issued one day before the start of the operation on the grounds that Lahur was allegedly preparing a coup. Lahur, however, stated that he had not received any court ruling.

Of course, we cannot know the inside of the affair. However, it has been rumored for some time that Lahur has been trying to form a peshmerga force affiliated with his party, and that the PUK is very uncomfortable with this. Both sides have been engaging in mutual smear campaigns in the press from time to time. However, no one expected things to reach this point until recently. Another claim that has been circulating in recent days is that Lahur Sheikh Jangi was planning a coup. Some well-known figures in Bashur (South Kurdistan) politics were even mentioned in connection with Lahur. When the other side made the move, Lahur and his brothers came to the forefront, while the other names are not being uttered for now.

As of today, we are no longer talking about behind-the-scenes information, tension, etc., but rather about the conflict between the parties. Sulaymaniyah turned into a war zone from Thursday night to Friday morning. Security measures, which had been intensified at the city's entry and exit points in the evening, were extended into the city center. By 3:30 a.m., the tense wait gave way to clashes. The skies over Sulaymaniyah echoed with gunfire, and the streets and alleys were filled with the smell of gunpowder. Lahur's house in the Sarchinar neighborhood and the Lalezar Hotel, which belongs to Lahur and is located in the same area, were surrounded by security forces. As clashes intensified in the area where Lahur was located, forces loyal to him launched a drone attack on the Dabashan area, where the Talabani family's home is located. During the four-hour attack, four security personnel were reported killed in official statements. No information has been provided regarding the number of casualties among Lahur's forces.

So, what is the problem? At the root of inter-party conflicts in South Kurdistan lies a struggle for political power and authority. Capital plays a pivotal role in the consolidation of political power. When armed forces are added, a situation of power spreading across all areas of life becomes inevitable. Indeed, the underlying motive behind the tensions between political parties has never been the establishment of a more democratic system. Despite having a federal status and a parliament, power is divided among the parties, meaning that it is not the parliament that holds sway in regional governance, but rather the political parties that wield power.

The root cause of the problem is the absence of a constitution, a common political mind, a functioning parliament, and the politics and mindset focused on the common interests of the country and its people. This situation has led to the division of the federal region into different administrative centers. To such an extent that a few years ago, the PUK submitted an application to Baghdad and asked for autonomy for Sulaymaniyah. As a result of this fragmentation, the KDP-PUK effectively govern the areas under their control as two separate governments. They have their own peshmerga forces, intelligence services, special forces, and security forces.

As a result, a structure emerges that is oriented toward common goals, governed by its own laws and regulations, and lacking any center of accountability or oversight; characterized by partisan domination and self-interest. The growing problems inevitably lead to party dominance, economic interests, and the military power that these necessitate. Consequently, in regions where there are no fair courts or justice, tensions based on the desire to hold power escalate into armed conflicts. The reality that power cannot be seized democratically makes the opposite inevitable. This situation paves the way for all kinds of factionalism, polarization, rent-seeking, and corruption. In a place where political power is divided among cronies, it is certain that the system will not be democratic and will not prioritize the interests of the people and society.

It is necessary to look at the problems from the perspective of the linked forces involved. The events in Sulaymaniyah were sad for all Kurds. However, there are undoubtedly those who rejoiced. Who are these forces? This is one of the main questions.

There is no doubt that those who derive power from the fragmentation and internal conflicts of the Kurds are satisfied with the current situation and are encouraging further conflict. They are deepening these contradictions in Bashur and deriving power from their transformation into conflict. It therefore seems extremely unlikely that the political contradictions leading to conflict will not have external connections. In fact, the influence of these forces must definitely be taken into account behind the dysfunctional parliament, the unwritten constitution, and the deepening partisanship mentioned above. As long as Bashur politics fails to overcome this internal fragmentation, it will always be prone to such provoked conflicts.

As a result, rather than getting bogged down in the details of last night's clashes in Bashur Kurdistan and missing the essence of the problem by focusing on who did what and who said what, it is best to focus on the mindset behind the issue, the distorted system and administrative structure, and try to identify the root cause of the problem. As long as this is not done, and as long as every party in the region has its own military force and administrative authority, there will be no room for the development of any alternative or democratic power. Moreover, in a system where even civil society organizations take shape as formations affiliated with political parties, it is impossible for a movement on behalf of the people to develop. As long as the mentality of grabbing a share of the pie, whose distribution is not even guaranteed, prevails, it is inevitable that internal tensions will turn into greater conflicts. The opposite would be contrary to the nature of things. Perhaps those in power may change places; those who today call themselves the opposition (which is certainly not an opposition acting on behalf of the people) may come to power tomorrow. However, structural problems will continue to persist, growing more complex and intractable.
<Source: Yeni Özgür Politika

The Suwayda Druze factions have united under an umbrella organisation called "National Guard Forces". You can see al-Hijri and various other factions leaders in the video.

Previously they were just a bunch of disorganised militias. Let's see if they can actually make a unified org rather than a glorified joint operations room like the STG's MoD.

>>2444164
>Let's see if they can actually make a unified org rather than a glorified joint operations room like the STG's MoD.

Any two bit militia could better than them considering the STG's MoD is a glorified tribal army of inbreds

DAANES: Elections are neither democratic nor reflective of the will of the Syrian peopleThe Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) released a statement regarding the so-called "People's Assembly elections," scheduled to be held by the transitional government in Syria next September. The North and East Syria region and Suwayda have been excluded from these elections.

The DAANES statement on Sunday includes the following:
“All the steps taken since the fall of the Assad regime until today—the National Dialogue Conference, the formation of the Interim Government, the declaration of the constitution, and now the announcement of parliamentary elections in Syria—have contradicted the goals of the Syrian revolution, which called for justice, democracy, equality, and freedom for all components of Syria. Syrians have made sacrifices for true citizenship rights, foremost among them the right to free and fair candidacy and elections.

Yet, we see history repeating itself, as this right is once again stripped away from all Syrians. These elections are neither democratic nor reflective of the will of the Syrian people in any form, but rather a continuation of the marginalization and exclusion that Syrians have suffered for the past 62 years under Ba’ath rule.

The conduct of what is called “elections” at this time excludes nearly half of the Syrian people from the process—whether through forced displacement or through systematic policies that prevent the participation of communities and active forces in shaping the country’s future. This very exclusion is clear evidence that what is being presented as elections is nothing more than a formal step that does not meet the requirements of a comprehensive political solution needed by Syrians.

We would also like to stress that labeling our regions as “unsafe” to justify the denial of the rights of more than five million Syrians is baseless. Compared to other parts of Syria, the regions of North and East Syria are the safest.

As an inseparable part of Syria and its people, we reject any measures or decisions imposed with a unilateral mindset that disregards the sacrifices and legitimate rights of all components. Any decision taken in such an exclusionary approach will neither concern us nor be considered binding on the peoples and regions of North and East Syria. We call on the international community and the United Nations not to recognize these elections, which are in direct contradiction to Resolution 2254.

Finally, we reaffirm that the solution in Syria will not come through reproducing the same old policies, but rather through a comprehensive political process in which all Syrians, with their diverse components and free will, participate—leading to a democratic, pluralistic, and decentralized Syria that guarantees rights and opens horizons for peace and stability.”

more attacks across the line.

>>2443867
>I don't see anything of value in keeping reactionary arab tribes alive
The fuck you mean?

Turks started bombing Tishrin again last night.

Israel just took another village and shot at the locals who protested.

Julani met Nadim Koteich, a pro-Israeli journalist.

Who was this Thomas Barrack beforehand anyways anons? He seems out of his depth on Syria.

>>2442184
SÉXOOOOOO

>>2446329 (nta)
>Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Damascus with a U.S. delegation led by envoy Tom Barrack, alongside Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Congressman Joe Wilson.

>The talks focused on Syria and regional developments.

>The visit followed Barrack’s meeting in Israel with Netanyahu and senior ministers to discuss Syria-Israel negotiations.

>>2446338
a hedge fund venture capitalist. basically a financial clown that probably says numbers, banks accounts, sanctions on specific areas, and that's how he navigates through these meetings.
>I AM GOING TO SACTIOON IF YOU DON'T DO THIS
or
>PRINTING MACHINE GO BRRRR IF YOU SUPPORT OUR DEMANDS

>>2446850
>hedge fund venture capitalist
lmfao this is all they have left in the American Empire and its no wonder it keeps spuddering. That even the Middle East still whores out for this policy of vulture capitalism is pitiful but then against Jolani was set to be a whore that will self-destruct the country worse than whatever they propped up with Yeltsin

How bad exactly does it have to get in Syria before the UN, any part, will recognise DAANES?

STG tank (T-55?) destroyed by Israel east of Quneitra governorate.

Clashes between the SDF and STG-aligned tribals in Deir ez-Zor.

>>2447158
What makes it hard is they are explicitly not seeking a state, which means the UN can just wash it's hands and say the DAANES is not legitimate.

>>2447194
you keep saying tribals when it's for all intensive purposes it's the military.
i see your game. fuck off.

>>2447221
They're definitely not organic, but they also don't use the STG's heavy equipment and the average fighter's quality is sub-par even when compared to the retard STG army.

>>2447221
they are tribes, anon. backed or working for occupied Damascus, but nevertheless, tribes. the country is fractured, and that's that.

The zionist entity is hitting Syria hard tonight.

Israeli airstrikes on Al-Kiswah, southwest of Damascus. This is the fourth time they've struck this area for the past 2 days.
Additionally, a (presumably Israeli) helicopter was active over the area yesterday.

>>2450210
sincerely what do you get from these videos? I don't understand it. Half the time it's just someone waving it in a pitch black night.

>>2450210 (samefag)
According to some sources, Israeli SOF performed an operation in the military base near that area during the night, hence the presence of helicopters.
>>2450213
Visual and audio confirmation of events is important.

According to Israel, the recent raid on the military base southwest of Damascus was over Turkish spying equipment there trying to gather intel on Israeli forces.

Lol some members of the new Syrian Army were caught stealing electricity cables.

Salih Muslim: We will never accept a return to a fully centralised system in Syria
Salih Muslim, a member of the Presidency Board of the Kurdistan Democratic Union Party (PYD), underlined the ongoing fight against terrorism, the challenges facing West Kurdistan (north and east Syria) in its dealings with the Damascus government, and the importance of decentralisation. He also highlighted the decisive role of regional and international actors in resolving the Kurdish question.

In an exclusive interview with Kurdistani Nwe, Muslim said: “The whole world knows that we have been on the frontlines of the fight against terrorism since 2012. After liberating West Kurdistan from the forces of the former Syrian regime, we began the war on terror — a war that continues to this day.”

Referring to the talks with Damascus, Muslim said: “We want to resolve our differences with the Damascus government peacefully, because war is not a solution and we do not seek the division of Syria. The Kurdish question is an international issue that must be resolved through international efforts. International forces also want peace in the Middle East because no one emerges victorious from war. But Damascus seeks an unfair peace, while we want a fair peace — without which lasting peace in Syria will remain elusive.”

He further stated: “An oppressive and dictatorial state is not the solution. The only viable path for West Kurdistan is democracy. The best system for our region is decentralisation, which can take various forms, including autonomy, regional governance, federalism, or even confederation.

“We will never accept a return to a fully centralised system in Syria, nor the conditions that existed before 2011,” he said. “If the new Syrian government refuses to recognise decentralisation, we will be forced to demand independence. The dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is unacceptable. Our region must remain protected by our own forces — a principle for which the SDF was established.”

Commenting on the peace process in Turkey, Muslim said: “Turkey cannot demand peace inside its country and at the same time threaten the Kurds in West Kurdistan, so the Turkish government is forced to change its position on this issue. We Kurds have not been hostile to Turkey, we have no problems with Turkey, we have taken up arms to demand our rights in Syria. Turkey must also put pressure on the Damascus government to resolve the Kurdish issue.”

On the relations between Kurds across the four parts of Kurdistan, Salih Muslim stated: “The Kurdish people must remain united across all four parts of Kurdistan. Relations between West Kurdistan and South Kurdistan are particularly close, especially with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. In 2014, when Peshmerga forces moved to Kobanê, the Kurdish people as a whole welcomed them with great joy. I hope the spirit of unity and brotherhood will continue to guide us, with the Kurdish people defending their rights through politics and diplomacy.”

He added: “The PYD and the PUK (Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) maintain a strategic relationship. Since the establishment of the PYD, the PUK has provided consistent support, and this partnership can be further expanded. The PUK has backed West Kurdistan in all its achievements, including within the framework of the international coalition against ISIS.”

>>2455533
>We want to resolve our differences with the Damascus government peacefully
lol they’ll never learn

Bahçeli threatens attack on Northern and Eastern Syria
MHP (Nationalist Movement Party) Chairperson Devlet Bahçeli issued a written statement regarding the process carried out to resolve the Kurdish question and the ongoing negotiations in Syria.

Arguing that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the YPG are also addressees of the PKK and of Öcalan’s call, and therefore cannot be exempt from decisions on dissolution and disarmament, Bahçeli said that the statement made on 10 July by U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack ("One nation, one people, one army, one Syria") was appropriate. However, he described Barrack’s 30 August remark ("There is now another organization not related to the PKK, namely the SDF and the YPG") as equally "problematic."

Referring again to the 10 March agreement between the SDF and the Syrian Interim Government within the framework of Syria’s reconstruction, Bahçeli reiterated his threat of an attack on North and East Syria.

Bahçeli said: "The SDF and YPG must comply fully and to the letter with the memorandum of understanding they signed with the Syrian administration on 10 March; otherwise, it must be known to all that a military intervention, through the joint will of Ankara and Damascus, will become inevitable."

Öcalan: Rojava is my red line
Pervin Buldan, a member of the DEM Party’s Imralı Delegation, spoke on JINTV about the Peace and Democratic Society process and the most recent meeting with Öcalan.

<Öcalan: Rojava is our red line
Pervin Buldan said that Abdullah Öcalan made evaluations about Northern and Eastern Syria and developments in Syria. Buldan explained that Öcalan discussed these issues with the state delegation, adding:"With us, with the DEM delegation, he only spoke about Turkish politics, but I know he said this several times: ‘Syria and Rojava are my red line. For me, that place is different.’ He made this point about Syria a few times. Beyond that, however, I want to stress that he did not make evaluations with us regarding Syria and Rojava. He discussed this mainly with the state delegation, debated the issue there, and even said that if the opportunity and circumstances arose, he considered it important to establish communication with them as well. Yes, he emphasized several times that communication with Rojava is important. He expressed that he wanted to talk with them, debate with them, and consider together how a path should be followed and what decision should be taken. This has not yet happened, but if progress is made in the future and such an opportunity is created, perhaps through meetings and contacts with officials in Rojava, we believe the issue will be resolved more easily."

Pervin Buldan also drew attention to the government’s statements about Northern and Eastern Syria, commenting: "Turkey, in this sense, on the issue of Rojava and Syria, needs to stand with the Kurdish people. Excluding the Kurds there, launching an operation against them, or undoing the achievements of the Kurdish people brings no benefit to Turkey, and the Kurds in Turkey will not accept it either. This must be understood clearly, and I believe there is a need to think more rationally and take correct decisions in order to resolve the matter through the right path and method.

Therefore, the developments in Syria, agreements, negotiations with the Damascus government, etc., are being closely monitored by Turkey as well. But the Kurds are extremely sensitive on this issue. Rojava is the greatest sensitivity of the Kurdish people.

So, no matter how many steps we take toward democratization in Turkey, even the smallest loss in Rojava, or an operation there, would cause great devastation among the Kurdish people. Such an approach would not be accepted. No one would accept it. Above all, Mr. Öcalan would not accept it.

I believe that if Turkey approaches this issue with an understanding that stands by the Kurdish people, respects their achievements, and recognizes their right to live in every region with their own gains, their own language, identity, and culture, and seeks to resolve this on a democratic, legal, and constitutional basis, then Turkey itself will be the one to gain. This way, not from a place of loss or causing loss, but from a place of winning and helping others win, a common understanding and consensus can indeed resolve this issue."

<Three key concepts
Pervin Buldan said that Öcalan emphasized three key concepts: "We can think of the issues of democratic society, peace, and integration as a single package. Placing them separately or disconnected from one another would be a mistake, it would be wrong. Mr. Öcalan stressed the importance of taking rapid, synchronized steps that can interweave all of these and of ensuring that integration finally becomes a reality.

Let me put it this way: a commission has now been formed. This commission has started its work, and its actual purpose is to pass laws as quickly as possible. Because without integration laws, nothing can be implemented. Of course, we can talk about peace, we can talk about democratization, we can certainly discuss the injustices and lawlessness in Turkey and how new laws might be passed to address them. But integration is something very different.

Today, there are thousands of people in the mountains with weapons in their hands. Yes, symbolically a dissolution ceremony took place. The PKK declared its disbandment. But there are still armed people. Now, these armed individuals must both lay down their weapons and return to Turkey, and the barriers preventing them from participating in democratic politics must be removed. This can only become a reality through the laws that will emerge from the commission."

>WATCH: Syrian Culture Minister walks out during Iranian delegation’s speech at the Indonesia culture summit.
what a phagguet.

Briefing: PKK leader [Abdullah Ocalan] calls Syria his 'red line' as Turkey ramps up pressure (BBC Monitoring)
> • Reported remarks by the jailed PKK leader, in which he described SDF-controlled parts of northern Syria as his "red line", have raised eyebrows in Turkey
< • A pro-Kurdish party MP quoted Abdullah Ocalan as underlining the importance of the de facto autonomous administration in north-eastern Syria
> • One pundit said Ocalan's remarks show his support for Syrian Kurdish forces "remaining armed" and for Syria's decentralisation, questioning the potential impact on Turkey's ongoing PKK peace bid
< • Ocalan's comments come as Turkish officials reiterate warnings about a potential military operation against the SDF unless it disarms and integrates into the Syrian army

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Reported remarks by the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), in which he described Kurdish-controlled parts of northern Syria as his "red line", have drawn attention in the Turkish media amid Ankara's continued push for Syrian Kurdish forces to disarm.

Abdullah Ocalan underlined during recent talks with a pro-Kurdish opposition Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) delegation that "Syria and Rojava are my red line," DEM MP Pervin Buldan told pro-Kurdish Jin TV on 2 September.

She said Ocalan told the DEM Party delegation that he discussed the issue with Turkish officials and he wants to establish communication with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to "discuss what path should be taken on this issue".

Ankara sees the SDF as linked to the PKK and has called on the group to disarm and integrate into the Syrian army since Bashar al-Assad's fall.

Buldan's comments came after Turkish officials reiterated criticism of calls for Syria's decentralisation, apparently in response to Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) spokesman Salih Muslim's remarks that they "may have to demand independence" if the country does not decentralise.

Ankara has in recent days reiterated warnings about a potential military operation the SDF-linked elements if they do not integrate with Damascus.

Government-ally Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahceli on 2 September accused the SDF of making "new impositions" and presenting "lists of demands, ranging from autonomy to independence".

Bahceli called on the group to comply with a March agreement to integrate into the Syrian army, warning that "otherwise… a military intervention, with the joint will of Ankara and Damascus, would be inevitable".

A Turkish Defence Ministry spokesperson said on 4 September that the SDF must integrate into Syria's military and refrain from "any actions or statements that would harm Syria's political unity and territorial integrity".

Impact on peace bid?
Pundits discussed the latest remarks in the context of their potential impact on Turkey's push to end the PKK's 40-year armed insurgency.

"To tell any community in the region, including the Kurds, to dissolve within a structure that does not guarantee its own security, and whose democratic character has not yet been clarified… is unethical and beyond the bounds of conscience," DEM Party co-chair Tuncer Bakirhan said on 3 September, responding to Bahceli's remarks.

Conservative opposition Karar newspaper columnist Taha Akyol wrote on 4 September that Ocalan's remarks show his "full support to the [SDF] remaining armed" and for "decentralisation".

"In this situation, how will the [peace] process unfold domestically?" Akyol said.

Posting on X, former ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) MP Orhan Miroglu warned that increasingly hawkish signals from Ankara risk damaging the PKK peace bid.

He suggested that Turkish officials should look more favourably on Kurdish demands for "decentralisation", instead of threatening a new military intervention.

"I personally do not want to think about or imagine the consequences of a military operation in which Syria and Turkey collaborate militarily to dismantle the SDF. A new conflict process could [turn] the hopes of 50 million Kurds against the states they are in, as well as their will to live together," Miroglu posted.



Autonomous Administration and Transitional Government officials meet in Aleppo
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES), Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commanders, and Syrian Interim Government officials met in Aleppo yesterday evening.
The meeting discussed the implementation of the previously signed agreement regarding the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyah and the reduction of rising tensions in the region.
The parties agreed that steps must be taken to implement the 14-article agreement signed on April 1.
The meeting also discussed the mechanism for establishing joint committees to monitor the implementation of the agreement.
The parties agreed that the Transitional Government would halt the military buildup and escalation in the region, end the possibility of tension and conflict, and hold regular meetings between the relevant committees.

Demonstration for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan in Kobanê
On Sunday, several thousand people took part in a protest march in the northern Syrian city of Kobanê, demanding the freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. The demonstration was organized by the women's movement Kongra Star under the slogan: “With the call for peace and democratic society, we will achieve leader Öcalan's freedom.”

In addition to residents from various locations in the Euphrates Canton, representatives of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES), civil society organizations, and women's associations also participated in the rally.

The march began at Free Woman Square and proceeded through central streets to Peace Square, where a closing rally was held. During the demonstration, portraits of Abdullah Öcalan were carried and slogans such as “Bê Serok jiyan nabe” (No life without the chairman) and “Dem dema azadiya Rêber Apo ye” (Now is the time of freedom for leader Öcalan) were chanted.

At the closing rally, Xûnav Xelîl, member of the Kongra-Star Coordination in the Euphrates Canton, called for broad support for the demands for Öcalan’s release. “Abdullah Öcalan has been in resistance on the Turkish prison island of Imrali for 26 years. We must intensify our efforts for his physical freedom. As long as our chairman is not free, we cannot consider ourselves free either,” said Xelîl.

The recent and very unprompted Israeli airstrikes targeted bases near
>Latakia
>Homs
>Palmyra

this was before 9/11, just in case.

the guy who posted the 2025 report article that described all the (secret) switcheroos in the Syrian (Bashar Al Assad) army before the first advances of the HTS in 2024, detailing even that some commanders were killed the day HTS advanced by their own soldiers as a treason that affected the defensive lines of Syrian army, can you please post that link again?
thank you.

Highlights from Julani's recently interview:
https://xcancel.com/JnoubiSyrian/status/1966571161891807430

Tl;dr Russians started negotiating with HTS as early as the Hama offensive.

>>2481520
Netanyahu has been out tonight saying: "Atrocities against Syrian Druze ‘exceeded October 7,’"

This headline is pretty ridiculous and more proof that the various constituent divisions of the new SA are still de-facto autonomous (or in the Tanf's case, controlled by the US) and the same as the previous armed groups/militias that they were formed from.

https://npasyria.com/en/129774/

More info on the backdoor talks between Israel and Syria:
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/under-us-pressure-syria-israel-inch-toward-security-deal-2025-09-16/

Important bits:
>additional corroboration that israel is arming and funding the druze armed groups
>confirmation that syria has withdrawn heavy weapons from the south

Al Parti: Without resolving the situation in Afrin and Serê Kaniyê, dialogue with Damascus will remain incomplete
News Center (K24) – The Kurdish Democratic Party in Syria (Al Partî) emphasizes that any dialogue between the Kurdish political movement and the Damascus government will remain limited and meaningless unless the fate of Afrin, Serê Kaniyê and Girê Spî is put on the main agenda.

Al Parti noted in his statement that these cities have not only been occupied, but have also been subjected to one of the most extensive demographic change and forced displacement operations in modern Syrian history.

He also drew attention to the tragic situation of the people of the region, saying: "The children of these regions today live in camps in the Raqqa, Hasakah and Qamishli regions or in neighboring countries, while the original Kurdish residents have been displaced and replaced by Arab residents, and their land and identity have become hostages in the hands of the occupation."

According to Al Parti, the return of Afrin, Serê Kaniyê and Girê Spî to their original people is not only a geographical issue, but also "a question of rights, existence and identity." The statement said: "This return is the measure of the validity of any future political agreement and at the same time a serious test of commitment to the slogan of 'a federal, pluralistic and democratic Syria.'"

The statement also noted that some parties may try to postpone this file under the pretext of "regional balances" or "international agreements", but experience has shown that people's problems cannot be solved by ignoring them and rights do not disappear over time.

At the end of the statement, Al Parti stated that Afrin, Serê Kaniyê and Girê Spî are "an open wound in the body of the Kurds and Syria", but despite this, this issue is not directly on the negotiating table yet. It was stated that the current dialogue between the Kurdish political forces and Damascus focuses more on constitutional and security issues of the Autonomous Administration regions, while the file of the occupied territories is left to regional and international balances.

https://archive.ph/KGB57

The Israeli proposal to the STG consists of:
>an extension of the buffer zone outlined in the 1974 agreement by 2km into Syrian territory
>a demilitarised zone extending from the southwest of damascus into daraa, divided into three different sub-zones of varying demilitarisation from the closest to the israeli side to the farthest
>a no-fly zone over said DMZ
>israel keeping the outpost on mt. hermon
All in exchange for Israel simply handing back most of the territory it has acquired since 8th of December (except Mt. Hermon).

Does al-Sharaa represent the people of Syria?
After the end of Ba’ath rule in Syria, nothing really changed in the conditions of the people. The HTS, which replaced the Ba’ath, set out to build a system even more backward than the one-party Ba’ath system. They claimed they would rebuild the state, but every step they took was unilateral. They excluded all parties, political actors, and social groups other than themselves from the process. The current government was entirely appointed by HTS. Months have passed since the change of power, and what marked this process were the massacres committed by HTS. Instead of stopping and taking measures after the massacre of Alawites, they applied similar policies against the Druze.

Western powers recognized Ahmed al-Sharaa as the President of Syria and accepted the administration he established. Although they had concerns and reservations, they declared that they would continue with HTS, claiming there was no alternative. However, instead of considering the situation of the people, they prioritized their own interests and focused on building political balances.

HTS claims it is protecting Syria’s unity. Yet the strongest unities are built on voluntarism and the consent of the people. HTS, however, pursues this through coercion, forcing everyone into submission, and establishing its dominance. Thus, instead of unity, it deepens anxiety, fear, and mistrust.

The Druze are now much more distant from Damascus than before. The Alawites live in an environment of deep insecurity and fear. The Autonomous Regions were ready to participate in building a democratic Syria and to share their democratic experiences, but they too were excluded. Damascus, echoing Turkish rhetoric, continued to label and target the peoples of these regions as “separatists.” Countries such as the US and France intervened as mediators to reconcile the sides, but these initiatives were blocked by Turkey. HTS, rather than uniting the Syrian people and seeking compromise with different forces, insisted on imposing itself and pursuing its own path.

It was announced that Ahmed al-Sharaa will participate in the UN General Assembly. He will speak there on behalf of the Syrian state. Yet little attention is paid to what kind of Syria stands behind him. To present his administration as legitimate, he will raise the topic of elections and try to market himself by saying, “We held elections, our situation is normal like other states.” But in reality, no such election exists.

Nowhere in the world are elections held like this; perhaps such practices existed at the beginning of the last century, but not today. To call people “members of parliament” while appointing one-third of them directly—these are not representatives of the people but al-Sharaa’s officials. The rest are not elected by the people either; they are chosen by commissions appointed by HTS. (And it is not even certain such a dubious election will actually take place.) Political parties and different organizations in Syria cannot participate in the elections. There is no election law or competition. To call this an “election” is impossible. Yet the UN, with Resolution 2254, had already called for an election and political solution in Syria with the participation of all parties. Now that resolution is being ignored.

As can be seen, Syria has not recovered nor achieved unity. HTS has neither the mentality nor the practice for this. It has not opposed or acted against Turkey’s military presence in Syria or its free intervention in Syrian internal affairs. By suppressing the Druze, it forced them to flee to Israel. It also tries to subjugate the Autonomous Region, which constitutes an important part of Syria, through pressure, and if that fails, prepares to attack. On this matter, it works in full alignment with Turkey.

The Autonomous Administration has kept its doors open to all talks and efforts for unity and a solution for Syria. It has not rejected any proposal and has always been ready to take practical steps. Yet the interim government in Damascus has not taken any concrete steps to date. Instead, it has blamed the Autonomous Administration, claiming it failed to comply with the March 10 Agreement.

Yet the agreement includes provisions for the establishment of a negotiation committee and for the parties to reach consensus on unification. If the Autonomous Region is simply to hand over its military, administrative, and political structures to HTS, then what need is there for an agreement or for negotiation committees? Moreover, the agreement includes clauses guaranteeing Kurdish rights in the constitution. Ahmed al-Sharaa himself signed this. But in the interim constitution they later announced, no such articles or guarantees were included.

Now they are spreading propaganda to the world, saying “The SDF and the Autonomous Administration are not complying with the agreement.” It is clear, then, that the signature they gave was nothing more than a ploy to buy time and deceive.

Al-Sharaa declares: “The SDF does not represent all Kurds.” Then one must ask: does al-Sharaa represent all the people of Syria? If a free election were held now, what percentage of the vote would he receive? It is certain that the SDF represents the people to a much greater extent than al-Sharaa.

This is not the language of solution or reconciliation. Exclusion and marginalization do not serve resolution. The peoples of Syria want to live together in a peaceful and democratic environment. The solution lies not in war and exclusion, but in unity.

>>2485098
what would you have them do?
As much as I have my own criticism to them, some people attitude toward them is retarded

Afrin Administration: All Turkish forces and institutions have withdrawn from Afrin
The Afrin Administration's press unit told the Rudaw news agency that intelligence, provincial, special forces, gendarmerie, counter-terrorism and police forces in the Rojava city of Afrin have completely withdrawn from the city center and districts.

The statement also noted that schools such as Azhar Afrin and Faisal Kadur were evacuated.

The statement stated that Türkiye's bases in Afrin have been completely evacuated and will be handed over to their original owners.

It was stated that the private Azhar Afrin school will be handed over to its owner, Adnan Rahim.

Regarding military bases outside the city, it was announced that there were only 3-4 bases left in 4 villages.

It was reported that these bases will be evacuated within the framework of the "redeployment plan" prepared on the basis of the defense agreement reached between Syria and Türkiye.

What is the political character of the Syrian asylum-seeking diaspora in the USA?
The New York Times on the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security
📌 Conditions in Syria no longer prevent its citizens from returning.
📌 Syrians who have been granted protection will have 60 days to leave voluntarily or be deported.

>>2488443
>They've been at war for a decade now retard
show me one time the US in the last decade, before the fall of Bashar Al-Assad, the US were closing all channels with the Kurds.

>>2489042
>show me one time when they have done this artbritary thing i plucked out of thin air
Why are you like this?

>>2489102
I said the war drum beats are coming on the Kurds, it was implied that they are coming from the US(NATO, more specifically from turkiye, who is desperate to have some political retribution after failing to their people with everything related to Palestine). and all signals to it.
that you believe(d) this time is nothing, that nothing will happen, it's not my fault, and I will see you be mad about it from distance when it finally happens, a distance as big enough as my told you so. the question is, if you love them so much, wacha gonna do about it?

Julani's in Washington.

>>2489472
can't one of you burgers spend your unwanted life to kirkinate this cunt?

>>2489472
Looks like they effectively scrapped the Ceaser Sanctions, btw.

>>2485698
>Kurdish-led SDF to integrate with Syrian security forces
nazbol magacom gang

>>2489476
>>Kurdish-led SDF to integrate with Syrian security forces
Yes, that's the sticking point on the March 10th agreement. Have you even been paying attention?

In response to that massacre last night.
SDF: The Syrian Ministry of Defense kills civilians, then kills the truth
On the evening of Saturday, 20 September, forces affiliated with the interim government in Damascus carried out an attack in Deir Hafer countryside, killing 7 civilians.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that the statement issued by the Media and Communications Department of the Ministry of Defense regarding the massacre committed by armed factions affiliated with the Damascus government against civilians in the village of Umm Tina, in the Deir Hafer countryside, is nothing more than a blatant attempt to evade responsibility. It lacks any military or political logic, and it cannot alter the established facts on the ground, SDF added.

“This weak narrative reflects the Ministry of Defense’s confusion as it attempts to cover up the repeated crimes and attacks carried out by its factions. It is not only an act of media deflection, but rather a flagrant disregard for the lives of Syrian civilians and for the victims’ right to see those criminals held accountable. Such denial is part of a systematic policy pursued by the Ministry of Defense, which treats Syrian lives as expendable so long as the truth can be concealed,” said the SDF statement on Sunday.

SDF reported that seven civilians were killed in the attack, including children between the ages of one and four, as well as elderly women in their seventies. Four others were injured in the artillery shelling carried out by the Damascus government’s armed groups on the night of September 20. “We have publicly released the names and ages of the victims, while the Ministry of Defense attempts to participate in the crime twice—once through artillery fire, and again through denial and evasion.”

SDF stated that they hold the Damascus government fully responsible for this massacre, which has been documented with names, and called upon it to rein in its unruly factions and to engage in a peaceful process that prioritizes the lives and security of Syrians over political and military agendas.

>>2489472
al qaeda in new york.
>Are you getting enough sleep at night? Again, I've been there and it is so very, very hard. And your many fans, and I am one of them, we do have worries.

>>2489476
>Kurdish-led SDF to integrate with Syrian security forces
I don't think they, the kurds, will do it.

They delayed the "election" to 5th of October.

>>2489482
>paying attention?
crt f

Transitional Government closes Aleppo-Raqqa road
The Syrian Transitional Government closed the road between Aleppo and Raqqa west of the Deir Hafer region, which is part of the Tabqa Canton, yesterday evening (September 26).

By closing this road, the government is blocking transportation and trade between Aleppo and the Autonomous Administration regions.

Co-chair of the Deir Hafer Civil People's Council, Meha El Xelef, said that hundreds of travelers who took the road had to turn back after waiting for hours.

Very lengthy report by human rights watch on syrian government abuses. Gonna read it

https://www.hrw.org/report/2025/09/23/are-you-alawi/identity-based-killings-during-syrias-transition

“Are you Alawi?”
Identity-Based Killings During Syria’s Transition

>>2499119
>Identity-Based Killings
back in my day we used to call that ethnic cleansing

Lol some STG soldiers happened to come across an Israeli patrol in Daraa governorate and they were detained and strip-searched.

Damascus-affiliated forces strike Tishrin Dam
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that units of the Damascus Interim Government have been systematically shelling the Tishrin Dam and surrounding areas with heavy weapons since Wednesday morning.

According to a statement from the SDF Press Center, the bombardment carried out with tanks and field artillery directly hit the dam’s structure, while workers’ housing and nearby villages were also struck.

The statement said the attacks posed a serious threat to civilian lives and exposed vital facilities to “a catastrophic danger.”

The SDF stressed that these attacks are a clear violation of ceasefire agreements and held the Damascus Government responsible for all consequences. The statement also warned that the “right to legitimate self-defense” would be exercised.

Strong SDF-HTS clashes today in Aleppo.
More and more roads cut off, including to Raqqa.

There was an attempted assassination on Bashar a few weeks ago in Moscow via poisoning.

https://nypost.com/2025/10/04/world-news/ousted-syrian-president-poisoned-while-exiled-in-russia/

The "election" is over, though committee votes are still being counted in some places and Julani has yet to appoint the 70 remaining MPs.

As always, keep >>2441612 in mind when interpreting the results. None of the people were elected by the locals so they should be used as a gauge of Julani himself, rather than the populace.

And so far, it looks like Julani has ditched his extremist allies in favour of Ikhwanis and economically liberal conservatives. It seems he's trying to create a socially conservative capitalist state.
Wait for his direct appointees for the final verdict though.

Sorry little Gurds, Julani taste too good

>SDF sitting around like nutless monkeys while duh big bad jihadis storm their territory
inb4 they sign a deal and cuck like they always do

>>2511017
They're completely surrounded in Aleppo, what do you honestly expect them to do?

>>2511017
like >>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.

>>2511069
The red star will wave till the bitter end
Berxwedan Jiyane
şehîd namirin

Did this escelate from the road closure protests?
<vid: Asayish mounted gun.
Asayish: There are fierce battles and clashes in Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh
Erbil (Rawdaw) - The Internal Security Forces (Asayish) issued a statement regarding the Kurdish wars and clashes in Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiye.
The Asayish announced that they have today resisted and responded to a widespread attack by transitional government forces on the Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods of Aleppo.

According to the Asayish statement, transitional government forces attacked from the Cila, Cizre Dam and Greek Hospital fronts.
The Asayish announced that fierce fighting and clashes had broken out as a result and that their forces had responded to the attacks.
The statement also stated that clashes have resumed on the Liramun and Şihan fronts and the fighting continues to this day, further complicating the security situation in the region.
The Asayish stressed that they were able to respond to the attacks and that the clashes are still ongoing.

Rudaw is reporting that 3 members of Syrian security forces were killed earlier in the fighting.
–
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.

Captured HTS armoured vehicle from last night.
Buddies face make i fucken laff.

Julani cancelled the annual celebration of the start of the 1973 war against Israel.

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syxv8xb6xe

>>2511760
Every 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? 😂

>>2511858
as 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.

>>2519678
>>2518258
Thanks 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).

>>2519678
Bo was right

>>2511069
They brought forth the blackest wave of reaction upon themselves when they destroyed the last socialist state in the middle east.

>>2414118
Inter-islamic conflict.

>>2519800
Syria was as socialist as Denmark or Norway.

>>2519803
Wrong. Socialist Syria was not capitalist or imperialist. Thats why the foolish american puppets destroyed Socialist Syria.

>>2519800
>>2519804
Not every thread has to be your 'ebin shitpost threads'. please fuck off somewhere else.

>>2518302
With 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

>>2520221
lets be serious, arab nationalist werent very socialist, and in syria especially wasnt toward the end

>>2520221
>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
I dunno, man. Assad is a gamer in Moscow now. What can you do.

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.

Monke bros…

>>2520800
Syria 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
>>2523014
In 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

>>2523014
Here 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.

the whole shit pouring on Assad was just violent hatred for Alawites. God forbid a non-Sunni people live decently in the Middle East. Oh no. Not allowed.

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.

We're so back comarades!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXTPr-e3lHQ

>>2531181
Ziggers writing their apology letter to Al Qaeda rn

>>2523027
Kingpins can’t be good people neither the CIA nor Assad. Hmm. Also, RT finally admits that not everyone who is anti–Western imperialism is a good person, since one mafia cartel is always the enemy of another in their struggle for profit and dominance.

Minor notable happening.

STG forces have surrounded a camp belonging to an armed French foreign Islamist faction/miltia (that they were previously allied with) in Idlib countryside and have demanded their leader to surrender. He refused and now there's an ongoing siege and clashes in the camp.
According to the STG, the reason for why they want to arrest him is because he's accused of kidnapping a girl.

Hours later, Uzbek foreign Islamist fighters made a statement protesting the STG's conduct towards the French foreign fighters. They haven't yet started fighting the STG and they say they don't wish to, but they still want them to halt the siege and drop their pursuit of the French faction leader.

>>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.

>>2531194
>Kingpins can’t be good people neither the CIA nor Assad. Hmm. Also, RT finally admits that not everyone who is anti–Western imperialism is a good person, since one mafia cartel is always the enemy of another in their struggle for profit and dominance.
That's true, but some of the people who stan for guys like Assad are attracted to such people because they're mobsters.

>>2532045
not just any french jihadi, it's Omar Omson. They came to a truce though.
>>2535020
There are absolutely captive girls, although it was almost certainly only a pretext.
>>2535032
Alabama 3 was a weird choice. Exile on Coldharbour Lane is a banger album though.

>>2526031
I 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 pretext
Yeah 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.

>>2536253
I 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 Members
Also:
<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/1980959241646305706
He 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"

Some "trust me bro" reporting + analysis from ISIS Rob

>>2547858
If it's just certain factions within their military, then yeah it'd be a bad idea to actually engage with them.
There's a good probability that these guys are gonna get purged like next week by Julani, which would then expose Iranian involvement with them which is bad PR for Iran and gives the pro-Western camp within the STG more excuses to consolidate their power. It's just a bad bet.

Persistence in socialism
Socialist movements around the world, as well as individuals or circles concerned with this question, experienced the most intense diversity of views and debates on socialism in the nineteenth century. The nineteenth century is marked as the century in which the main theoretical framework of socialism began to be constructed.

Those who study socialism generally converge on one common point: they take the “Enlightenment Period,” when the concept of socialism began to develop theoretically, as their reference. At that time, the viewpoints that prioritized social problems were accepted as the main starting point. In this regard, the views of Jacques Rousseau hold an important place. It is also necessary to mention that Pierre Leroux, assumed to be the first to use the concept of socialism at the beginning of the nineteenth century, as well as Marie Roch Louis and Robert Owen, were among the followers of Henri de Saint Simon (1760–1825).

The Industrial Revolution and the rise of capitalist modernity intensified contradictions and conflicts, while thinkers of the time systematized their views on socialism and engaged in heated debates among themselves. As a result, a turning point emerged in the development of socialist thought, a new era, so to speak. Saint Simon, Robert Owen, and Charles Fourier began to be considered “Utopians” in this phase and were defined as “Utopian Socialists.” François-Noel Babeuf (1760–1797), who took a revolutionary stance against the Directory period during the 1789 French Revolution, was also included among those in this line. This did not stop there: those who developed views on socialism sought to systematize and conceptualize their ideas. Within this scope, those who embraced or sympathized with these views began to be referred to as followers. Intensifying social problems, class contradictions, and conflicts further expanded and spread these ideas. The fact that numerous ideas were defended in the name of socialism in the nineteenth century is itself evidence of this.

Proudhonian, Bakuninian, Blanquist, Lassallean, Bernsteinian, and Marxist interpretations and evaluations of socialism emerged and developed within such a historical process. By its nature, intense and relentless ideological struggle also occurred among these theoreticians and those who defended them. Arguments were developed and employed to refute one another’s ideas. Countless articles, brochures, and books were published on this subject. Many materials documenting the debates between Marx, Bakunin, and Proudhon have survived to the present day and still serve as the most important reference sources in ongoing debates. This can also be clearly seen in evaluations related to Lassalle and Bernstein.

<Efforts of Marx and Engels
In the circumstances of the nineteenth century, those who claimed to defend socialism also possessed the means to reach broad segments of society. In France, the Proudhonians, in Germany, the Lassalleans, and in England, the Fabian Associations experienced a more extensive quantitative development. Marxists, in comparison, advanced more slowly, yet followed a qualitatively deeper path. The impact of the 1848 Revolution, the organisational efforts that foresaw the unity of the working class internationally, their openness to developments, their political flexibility, and their ability to renew themselves intellectually, placed Marxist Socialists at a more advantageous position than others. In this sense, it is necessary to see the importance of the search Marx and Engels entered into while they developed the theory of socialism, and their openness to what was new.

Marx’s views on socialism must also be considered within this framework. When evaluating “Primitive Communist” communities, Marx stated: “If these communities had been able to endure long enough, they could have transitioned to communism. Because the means of production were used in common, and the fundamental principle ‘from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs’ was being realised…” Likewise, in the period in which he exchanged letters with the Russian Marxist Vera Zasulič, he expressed similar views as a result of the research he carried out: “…in theoretical terms, the Russian rural commune, by developing the communal ownership of land on which it is based and at the same time eliminating the principle of private property which it implies, can preserve itself; it can become a direct starting point for the economic system toward which modern society tends; rather than beginning by committing suicide, it can open a new page; it can become the possessor of the fruits that capitalist production has brought to humanity, without passing through the capitalist regime. (…) If the revolution comes at the opportune moment, if the rural commune gathers and concentrates all its forces to enable it to attain its full scope, the rural commune will very soon develop as an element of renewal within Russian society and as an element of superiority vis-à-vis the countries enslaved by the capitalist system.”

<Naming it as scientific socialism
When looking at the dates of Marx’s correspondence with Vera Zasulič, it is necessary to see its direct connection with the findings and data that emerged under the conditions of that period. And not only in this respect: when Marx encountered the knowledge and data regarding Native Americans in Lewis Henry Morgan’s book Ancient Society, what he saw there not only resonated with his own views, but also enriched the interpretations and evaluations he made about history and society. This can also be seen in the book written by Engels, whose influence from Marx is unquestionable, titled The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State. Marx’s naming of his conceptualised views as “Scientific Socialism” must be considered a crucial subject that requires careful attention.

Marx did not adopt a one-dimensional approach when forming his system of thought. He demonstrated an approach grounded in the unity of history, society, economy, and philosophy. In developing Scientific Socialism, he established its connection with English Political Economy, the French Revolution, and German Philosophy. He accepted Political Economy, Scientific Socialism, Dialectical and Historical Materialism as the foundational pillars of this doctrine. Furthermore, he identified the role played by the theory of evolution, the living cell, and the discovery of energy, found their historical significance, and shaped his theory through these developments. For this reason, Scientific Socialism gained broader acceptance than other interpretations of socialism and embarked upon a process of being put into practice.

As can be seen in the prefaces written for each new edition of the Communist Manifesto, Scientific Socialism consistently embraced renewal and carried a characteristic of enriching itself intellectually and practically. As is also understood from Engels’ works Dialectics of Nature and Anti-Dühring, a struggle was carried out against false ideas and tendencies. Thus, Marx and Engels never remained static or stagnant but were always in a process of renewal. In doing so, they did not create clichés or rigid formulas. Leninism, accepted as the Marxism of the twentieth century, became, in its own time, the name of the search for solutions to the problems of putting socialism into practice under changing world conditions, and it waged this struggle accordingly.

<Socialism continues to play its role today
We are living in the years in which the first quarter of the twenty-first century has been completed. At the end of the twentieth century, when Real Socialism dissolved, the system of capitalist modernity sought to “reorganise” the world, and even outer space, in line with its own interests. The Third World War, which began in the last quarter of the twentieth century and still continues today, is being used as the fundamental instrument of this global reorganisation.

Marx and Lenin played their roles and paid heavy prices for the victory of the search and struggle for socialism in their own time. The theoretical, ideological, political, organisational, and practical developments they pioneered and developed were the result of this. They did not view the templates of the past as insurmountable, nor did they adopt a religious or dogmatic approach. For this reason, Marxism, which in the nineteenth century was accepted as Scientific Socialism was, in the twentieth century, accepted as Leninism, and they both came to be recognised as the pioneers of the historical development of socialism.

Under today’s conditions as well, socialism continues to exist on the basis of its historicity, and the struggle waged for it continues to play its role in its entirety. Today, the task of socialists is also defined as rebuilding themselves according to changing world conditions and playing the role of leadership. Just as Marx and Engels fulfilled their historical duty and responsibility in the nineteenth century, and Lenin did so in the twentieth century, it is necessary to struggle for socialism in the twenty-first century as well and this struggle carries historical meaning and importance.

<The legacy of the struggle for socialism
Under today’s conditions, it is no longer possible to speak of Real Socialism, the term used during the Brezhnev era for “achieved socialism” in the Eastern Bloc and in the Soviet Union. In those places, state-based “socialism” experiments collapsed. Beyond those bankrupt experiments, those in various geographies of the world who carried out revolutions in an effort to build state-based socialism also became part of the capitalist system. Likewise, movements, organisations, and parties that waged state-based struggles for independence, democracy, and socialism were dragged into the capitalist system and could not prevent their own dissolution. Within this framework, it is necessary to regard both the socialist experiments of the past, and the revolutionary and socialist struggles being waged today, as major experiences from which conclusions must be drawn. Taken together, all of these are legacies of the struggle for socialism. The task before us is to provide correct answers to the question of how this legacy should be handled, and how it should be placed at the service of ongoing socialist struggles. The answers to be given on this basis are no different from the answers of Marx, Engels, and Lenin. And, as Öcalan stated, the slogan that stands out here is: “Persistence in socialism is persistence in being human.”

There are aspects of achieved socialist experiments, national liberation struggles, and class struggles that have become part of history and have contributed to history and these cannot be denied. We also cannot ignore the aspects in which they failed. If there has been dissolution and failure, the reasons for this must also be seen. Correct conclusions must be drawn from them. In order to reach the right conclusions from lived practice, one must correctly examine the reasons and the results of that practice, and put them through the filter of correct criticism and self-criticism. The path to success passes through this. One of the fundamental tasks before us in the struggle for socialism is precisely this.

Marx and Engels criticised the Utopian Socialists, yet they did not deny their existence or their contributions. They accepted Babeuf as a pioneer for themselves. Likewise, they stated that they were influenced by Hegel and Feuerbach, yet they did not refrain from surpassing them. They debated with Proudhon and Bakunin, yet when necessary, they sought to walk together. However, they maintained their insistence on the ideas they believed to be true.

For these reasons, they also played the role of vanguard in the realisation of revolutions in the twentieth century. They prioritised dynamism over stagnation in thought, organisation, and action; they prioritised richness in method. They acted and struggled according to the “concrete analysis of concrete conditions.” As can be understood from their evaluations and criticisms, they insisted on the correct and revolutionary stance, even in the moments when they were most challenged.

<Persistence in socialism against capitalism
The historical significance of the moment we are going through lies in one shared point embraced by everyone who claims socialism and wages this struggle: persistence in socialism. Even discussing this is unnecessary. Yet there are “achieved socialism” experiments that dissolved and failed. The world is in a state of chaos. The capitalist-imperialist system sees these conditions as an opportunity for itself and seeks to reorganise its system of exploitation and plunder upon them. What needs to be done in response, and the attitude that must be taken, is very clear. It is persistence in socialism. What is fundamental is how its requirements will be fulfilled.

It is not possible to fulfil what is necessary through the experiments and practices of “achieved socialism.” If insistence on “achieved socialism” continues and the same path is followed, the outcome will not change, it will again be nothing but disappointment. For this reason, a repetition of what has already happened will not go beyond being a repeat of the past. What is necessary is not repetition, it is to become a force of solution by drawing upon the experience gained from them and by conducting a concrete analysis of concrete conditions. This requires analysing the process we are in, redefining the fundamental tasks and responsibilities of today, and putting new strategies, tactics, and instruments into practice accordingly. In doing so, it is necessary to adopt a broader perspective not limiting the “achieved socialism” experience only to individuals, or to the mistakes made, or to what was not done. The approach that comes to the fore here concerns the parameters that are prioritised in arriving at solutions. All failures to date, all evaluations, criticisms, and practices regarding “achieved socialism,” have been questioned on this basis, and in the end, not even as much as a barley grain of progress has been made. This was not all: time was wasted; energy and strength were lost; conditions could not be utilised. And this turned into a major possibility, an opportunity, for the capitalist modernity system.

Today, it is known that revolutionary and socialist movements in the world are in a state of search and struggle to solve fundamental problems. One can say that this search and struggle did not begin today, but earlier. Beginning from the second half of the 1960s, the emergence of the Revolutionary Youth movements that swept almost the entire world, and the question “what kind of socialism” that surfaced, was an expression of this. Despite the fact that revolutionary struggles in various countries of the world and state-based socialism experiments have become extensions of the capitalist modernity system, these searches continue. They are becoming a source of hope, strength, and morale for humanity and the future. When these realities are not taken into account, it is not possible to give a sufficient and correct meaning to Öcalan’s Manifesto for Peace and Democratic Society.

<The theoretical openings and perspectives of Öcalan
Abdullah Öcalan’s Manifesto for Peace and Democratic Society must be addressed and evaluated within historical and social reality. This is also a requirement of socialism. If this is not done, neither history nor society can be understood. The views put forward cannot be accurate; they remain fragmented, limited to retelling what happened in the past, and cannot produce solutions. In such a case, the meaning they carry is taken outside its essence. The Manifesto for Peace and Democratic Society must be addressed with such an approach. This approach will bring us together with a correct understanding and struggle of socialism. Any other approach cannot be accepted. Socialism is as historical as it is social, it is the present. As it gains meaning in the Manifesto for Peace and Democratic Society; it is the unity of these. It describes “the longest duration,” that is, both yesterday and today. The first sociality that began with communes, and the current struggle waged against the destruction of society, express this meaning. Therefore, when the meaning and definition of socialism, as expressed by Öcalan is not correctly understood, it becomes impossible to understand the struggle waged in the name of sociality, and the role and position of those who lead it. Likewise, the fundamental reason why Marx and Engels named their views “Scientific Socialism” cannot be understood.

Every historical period and every transitional phase produces currents of thought that express the fundamental characteristics of that period, and they feel the need to show the difference between themselves and what lies outside them. The words used and the meanings attributed to these words in accordance with the mission undertaken, express such meaning. If this were not so, the difference between them and what precedes them, as well as the reason for their existence, could not be understood. Even if it were seen in some way, it would be perceived merely as an addition or reflection of what is essential. The fact that Marx and Engels did not call their teachings simply “socialism” or “utopian socialism” but named them “Scientific Socialism” finds its place within such a reality.

<Criticisms towards real socialism
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https://anfenglishmobile.com/features/persistence-in-socialism-82049

Rumors that the US will establish a military base in Damascus has been denied by the STG.

>>2552637 (samefag)
Denied by US officials now.

Centrifugal & Centripetal Forces

>I. Forces

Broadly, the centripetal-centrifugal framework is about scale. Much in our lives cannot be determined by us as individuals — we inadvertently must coordinate with others (or otherwise participate in coordination as consumers, followers, etc).2 Generally, such coordination is often done through recursive hierarchies.3 I refer to forces that increase the size of this coordinating body as centripetal, in that they are pushing for a centralization of coordination through a single larger hierarchy. An alternative terminology could refer to a ‘scaling up’ of coordination.

On the other hand, there are forces running counter to this — which render it more difficult to coordinate at large scales.4 These forces are centrifugal, as they disperse coordination (and therefore power) away from the center on to new smaller hierarchies on the periphery, or even on to individuals. These forces reduce the scale of coordination.

An important claim in the previous essay (and foundational to the rest of the argument) is that the balance between centrifugal and centripetal forces has tipped strongly towards the former. I didn’t expand on this greatly, but this is referring to several trends. The first pertain to local factors, such as the internal pathologies of the Islamic Republic’s ruling clique and the external war being waged against it by foreign powers. But more importantly, it is referring to the general crisis in coordination throughout the world.

This is a somewhat slippery issue to define, but in broad strokes it is the decline in the ability of those without power to coordinate in order to advance their collective interests. While economic inequality has deepened in the last few decades, those on the lower levels of the economic and power hierarchy have become less able to impose their collective will.5

Climate change is probably the easiest prism for understanding this issue. On one side, a growing proportion of humanity has an immediate short-term interest in reducing carbon emissions, while everyone has a long-term interest in doing so. On the other side, a proportion of the capitalist class (already a minority) has a short-term interest in maintaining business-as-usual, or at least not being a first-mover in reducing their own emissions. This is actually a staggeringly uneven balance of forces. Nonetheless, the short-term fossil-capitalist interests, a minority within a minority, are able to absolutely dominate.

The Israeli extermination campaign in Gaza is another example.6 Even in the United States, a mostly pro-Israel country, public opinion is turning against Israel. Nevertheless, this turn in public opinion is fairly inconsequential, as the pro-Israel elite is able to easily dominate over the increasingly Israel-critical majority.7

One (flawed) way to phrase this coordination problem is simply as the ‘decline of the left,’ as the socialist bloc, communist parties, social-democratic parties, economic nationalists in the global south, unions, etc. all represented organized efforts by those on the bottom rungs of social hierarchies to coordinate and advance their collective interests.8 The fact that a large, dispersed, and individually-weak majority will often lose to a well-organized and individually-strong minority is a longstanding observation by social theorists — but it has been a long time since the problem has generally been this bad.

But to expand the idea further, the crisis described above is also part and parcel to a wider fragmentation of society and isolation of individuals. As the masses have become collectively weaker, they have also grown increasingly distant from each other.

An older literature, represented by Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone, has long documented this decline in sociality. Individuals participate less in unions, religious institutions, and other civic associations. Individuals are less likely to know their neighbors, they have less friends, work in smaller workplaces, marry less (or later), and have less children. Whether declining sociality is a cause or consequence of declining capacity for collective action — it has made it even harder for regular individuals to coordinate to advance their interests.

II. Iranian Centrifuges and Centrifugals

To zoom out, this is the background basis for the claim that centrifugal forces are outweighing centripetal forces in Iran. It is the local pathologies (the internal and international political context) and the general global breakdown in the ability of individuals to achieve collective action.9 With such a drastic change in the background conditions, a previously ‘normal’ occurrence like the collapse of the Iranian state (which has occurred many times, including at least twice in the 20th century), can lead to a different outcome than in the past.

Individuals cooperate to coordinate via larger groups like unions, neighborhood councils, NGOs, political parties, secret societies, and so on. The state is the scaling up of this to its highest degree, to endow a particular entity with sovereign power in order to resolve the coordination problem between these larger groups. If individuals are no longer capable of creating and maintaining these intermediating groups (like mass parties), it is unclear how individuals could construct a new state in a vacuum.

The state becomes something like a leftover vestigial technology from an ancient advanced alien civilization. A technology that we can still keep running, but that no one alive remembers how to build again from scratch.

This framework has implications for how individuals should participate responsibility in political life. The background conditions are of massive centrifugal forces, like a gravitational well tearing societies apart into entropy. Meaningful political action (that is, serious attempts to collectively organize those without power), must push in the opposite direction. Such action must be centripetal, constructing centralizing structures that allow individuals to coordinate through democratic hierarchies.10

Although not framed under these terms, Vincent Bevins’s seminal book If We Burn is a decade-long catalogue of individuals undertaking centrifugal politics en masse, then becoming bewildered as everything they care about becomes worse as a result of their actions. The centerpiece of the book is the Brazilian movement for free public transit. In their attempts to tear down the (deeply imperfect) incumbent socio-political hierarchy built through the Workers’ Party, the anarchists and leftists comprising the movement watched in horror as their actions sparked the rise of Bolsonaro and the Brazilian far-right.

The book’s critical insight is that when existing hierarchies are torn apart, it is difficult to construct alternatives. This was always true, but now much more so because of the background decline in sociality and increased challenges to collective coordination.

As a baseline, the centrifugal forces of entropy dominate. While the lumbering masses try to organize; smaller hierarchies comprised of the incumbent rich and powerful can move quickly to establish their dominance and re-wire the political domain to their advantage, permanently. In a competition between individuals, those starting with the most resources will win. This is an obvious fact. In a one-on-one political fight, you will not defeat a billionaire — or even a multi-millionaire. If your movement simply seeks to smash an existing hierarchy into a thousand pieces, you are simply setting the stage for a fight between you and your friends against people much more powerful than you. The only path for collective action is through centripetal politics.

The paragraphs above connect to Iran because the overwhelming mode of political participation for Iranians is through centrifugal politics. This is especially true in the diaspora. While most diaspora activism is grifting and clout-chasing, its only tangible impact is to render the existing state more illegitimate.

Some practical tips from this essay: when you are at a protest or other political event — ask yourself if it is contributing to centrifugal or centripetal forces. Is there a defined organization you can join? Is it constitutive of a democratic hierarchy that allows you to be led and to lead others? Does it create opportunities for you to be trained? Is it a starting point for the creation of a new social milieu beyond the occasional event? Is it generating a coordination mechanism that allows you to solve collective action problems with those around you? To eventually govern? If not, your actions can functionally only generate more entropy. Despite your deepest wishes and desires, your actions will make things worse.

The thesis here is most definitely not that you must have constructive solutions in order to criticize. That is irrelevant. It is perfectly fine to be part of a force that only criticizes — as long as you are part of an organizational form with a democratic hierarchy that is expanding in scale.

We must always recall the fundamental problem with the existing Islamic Republic: that it is a vehicle for a minority (the Islamist elite and the wider Islamist social pillar) to monopolize power. A democratic and progressive replacement is a much larger political hierarchy that allows for the majority to participate in governing society. Simply destroying the existing state runs in the opposite direction, ensuring that even smaller hierarchies than the Islamic Republic can emerge to dominate Iran. Much like the Brazilians and Egyptians in If We Burn, Iranians may burn down the bad in order for worse to emerge. We may one day witness diaspora supporters of the Woman-Life-Freedom movement watch in horror as the Taliban rolls into Khorasan and the Iranian plateau enters its own terminal Warlord Era.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-174796877

Not Syria, Turkey peace process stuff but can someone please explain me what he meant by this? I was lost before even the Mandani stuff.
We are socialists, alhamdulillah
<Ege Cansen
The intellectual property of this striking title belongs to Yunus Emre Erdölen, one of the writers of "Freedom ." I congratulate him. Before continuing, as is our custom, I will attempt to delve into the roots of some words. Words are the building blocks of understanding, thinking, and generating ideas. Correct ideas are constructed with the right words. The original meaning of words changes over time. More accurately, people ascribe meanings to them that suit their convenience. Because humans are economic. One form of economic behavior is not taking responsibility for things you cannot do. "Elhamdulillah " does not mean "Thank God," but "I praise God ." This translation was made by the literary scholar Hamdullah Suphi (1885-1966). He took the Turkish equivalent of the Arabic name "Hamdullah" (Turkish: Tanrıöver) as his surname. Hamt(d) is derived from the root "h, m, d." It means praise or exaltation. Muhammad (Mehmet), Ahmed, Mahmut, and so on, all come from this root. Gratitude does not come from the same root. The English equivalent of "Elhamdulillah " is "Praise (the) God ." Hallelujah also has the same meaning. The prophets told their believers, "Do not deify yourself, anyone, or me by praising or boasting, but praise Almighty God ." They added, "The rules of life (the sharia) I have communicated are not my commandments, but God's." Thus, they did not assume the responsibility of rewarding those who adhere to the rules they communicated and punishing those who do not. This attitude is rational, that is, economic. In another article, I will discuss the economic aspects of the expressions "salamun aleykum" and "aleykum selam."

He is a revolutionist

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born Indian Shia Muslim, has been elected mayor of New York City as the Democratic Party's candidate. Mamdani met his secular Muslim wife on an online dating site and married her. He describes himself as a socialist who supports the rights of minorities, women, and gays. In a city with a large Jewish population like New York, he has openly supported Palestinians. Despite the widespread fear of Islam and socialism (read: communism) among white Americans, he has made neither his Muslim identity nor his socialist identity a secret. On the contrary, he has used both as leverage. He didn't descend into politics from the top down, but rather rose from the grassroots. "My mentor is my father, a Marxist professor," he says. His mother is an Indian film director and a Harvard graduate.

EVERY DISCUSSION IN ECONOMICS RESULTS IN INCOME DISTRIBUTION

My economics professor, Sadun Aren (1922-2008), who has a right to be my superior, was also a socialist. There are about 25 fundamental questions in economics. He would say that no matter which question you start with, economic discussions ultimately lead to "national income distribution." Because, in practice, he said, economics cannot be separated from politics. Mamdani was both a Muslim and a socialist. So were Gaddafi, Nasser, and the Baath Party. These things don't feed the poor. When voting, voters primarily think about "what's in it for them ." Knowing this, Mamdani promised free daycare and public transportation, rent freezes, low-cost markets, and the construction of public apartment buildings. He said he would finance these by collecting more municipal taxes from the wealthy. He won the election not by supporting LGBTQ+ groups, but by promising "income transfers from the rich to the poor ." I'm neither happy nor sad for New York. May it be what's best for them. My concern is us. While negotiations for a "terror-free Turkey" may begin with democracy, they will ultimately come down to money. Kurdish politicians will promise Kurds a greater share of the Turkish national income.

LAST WORD: Oh God, do not take from those who have, give to those who do not have.

Ege Cansen

>>2536818
what do you guys think is going on here?
Talal Silo to Rudaw: I am ready to return to the ranks of the SDF through negotiation.
Talal Silo, the former spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), expressed his readiness to return to the SDF ranks "through negotiation or humanitarian work aimed at preventing war" with Damascus, stressing that he is still in contact with leading figures in the SDF for the purpose of reassurance and friendship.

Salou defected from the Syrian Democratic Forces in 2017, heading to areas controlled by the Free Army factions north of Aleppo at that time, and then left for Türkiye.

Silo, who was given the rank of "colonel," indicated his refusal to play an "offensive" role against the Syrian Democratic Forces, noting that he is currently "threatened" by Ankara.

During the interview with Rudaw, conducted by presenter Dilbakhwin Dara, he confirmed his readiness to visit areas of northern and eastern Syria, such as the cities of Qamishli, Hasakah and Raqqa, provided that there are “special arrangements to preserve his life,” expressing his desire to settle in the Kurdish city of Afrin because it is “beautiful and its people are hospitable.”

Below is the text of the dialogue:

Rudaw: We welcome Colonel Talal Silo, the former spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He later defected and went to Turkey, a move that sparked much controversy and reaction, but he did not wish to antagonize the SDF. Now, he has returned to the forefront with his interviews and statements. I felt it was important at this sensitive time to conduct a special interview with him. My guest is Colonel Talal Silo, the former spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces, from Aleppo. Welcome, Colonel, I hope you are well. Before you became the SDF spokesperson, after you left, and even now, I have been following you closely. I want to start with the final question: Are you prepared to return to the ranks of the SDF?

Talal Silo: I thank Rudaw TV for this wonderful interview. Currently, the issue of returning is not on the table, and there is no communication with the General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to arrange my return to work within their ranks. There is personal contact with some SDF leaders, but there has been no communication with the General Command or the direct officials responsible for arranging my return and working with them. There are no arrangements currently being made.

Rudaw: But, do you have any intention, i.e., do you want to return to the ranks of the SDF?

Talal Silo: As I mentioned, the issue isn't one of intention, but rather a lack of communication. Once communication is established with the General Command, we can discuss the possibility of returning. Of course, there were reasons for leaving. If we see today that my presence within the General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) can serve my country, the region, and the SDF—given the existing communication between the Syrian state leadership and the SDF leadership—and if I were asked to undertake a negotiation or humanitarian role aimed at preventing any potential conflict between the two sides, and to play an active role in leading the SDF, I could discuss this with the General Command. However, as of now, there is no such proposal.

Rudaw: After your defection and your departure to Türkiye, did Mazloum Abdi or other leaders in the SDF speak with you? Didn't they ask you to return to their ranks?

Talal Silo: No, absolutely not. As I mentioned, there has been no contact between me and General Mazloum Abdi or anyone else in the leadership. Communication is limited to personal relationships, simply to check on each other. I contact commanders to inquire about their well-being, and they reciprocate, nothing more, based on past personal friendships during my time with the Syrian Democratic Forces. Currently, there is no contact whatsoever with Mr. Mazloum Abdi or any other party involved in the leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Rudaw: You were a high-ranking commander, a spokesperson for the SDF, and you toured many cities in Rojava (Syrian Kurdistan). Would you like to return to Qamishli for a visit, given that you are currently in Aleppo, which is not far from Qamishli?

Talal Silo: I could visit Qamishli and those areas as a private visit, because I have friends, memories, and brothers there in Qamishli, Hasakah, and even Raqqa, where we participated in liberating ISIS and eliminating its so-called "Islamic Caliphate." The visit is possible, but it requires special arrangements—security arrangements, as you know. My presence in those areas as a civilian guest could pose a risk. If I were to visit those areas, arrangements would need to be made with friends, relatives, and brothers who are there, in order to ensure my safety.

Rudaw: Which Kurdish city is closest to your heart?

Talal Salou: Honestly, I visited several cities, but the most beautiful city for me was Afrin, even though I only spent two and a half months there. I have wonderful memories of it because of the nature of its people, the Kurdish community in Afrin, their kindness, and their hospitality. This left a very positive and beautiful impression on me. I consider Afrin the most beautiful Kurdish city in Syria, and I still hope to visit it again and even settle there because of its incredible beauty.

Rudaw: The distance between you and Afrin is about 60 or 70 kilometers; you can visit it. Colonel Talal, you used to criticize the SDF when you went to Turkey. Now I see you and follow you, and your position is completely different. You are defending the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). What is the reason for this change in your position?

Talal Silo: Let me clarify, this isn't about defending myself, it's about stating the facts. In all my interviews, I mention both the positives and the negatives. When I compare them, I state the facts. I can't go against my conscience and mention things that didn't happen or attack the Syrian Democratic Forces on specific points. During my service in the Syrian Democratic Forces, there were positive aspects, such as the work ethic, fighting spirit, teamwork, and even brotherhood. I never spoke ill of Mr. Mazloum Abdi or anyone in the general command because they were good people. My disagreements with them were solely about work-related matters; there were no personal conflicts that might have been overlooked.

Rudaw: Do you regret leaving and abandoning the SDF?

Talal Silo: No, I left the Syrian Democratic Forces under certain circumstances that led to my departure. These circumstances, as I mentioned to you, have now changed.

Rudaw: During your time in Türkiye, were you pressured or asked to oppose the SDF?

Talal Silo: Yes, there was pressure from certain parties within the Turkish state. I was pressured regarding interviews and social media, and there were restrictions on this. I always stated facts and realities, and this didn't suit certain parties in Turkey. I was repeatedly asked to take an offensive stance against the Syrian Democratic Forces and their leadership, but I always refused. I told everyone that regardless of any work-related disagreements, I was part of the General Command and participated in its founding; we shared a bond, and I couldn't betray that bond by attacking them. I stated the facts, and even the General Command accepted this because I only spoke the truth. But this led to pressure on me from Turkey. Let me tell you something: after I came to Syria six months ago, some Turks asked me to return to Turkey, but I refused. My time in Turkey ended, and I am now in my country, Syria. I was surprised two days ago to find that my Twitter account, "Talal Ali Silo," was restricted within Turkish territory. This is evidence that they are not satisfied with my presence here, nor with the way I am handling the Syrian issue as a whole, and not just the issue of the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Rudaw: Are you facing a threat and danger to your life from Türkiye?

Talal Silo: Honestly, yes. I was threatened with prosecution for belonging to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This isn't just talk; it's a fact. A tribal defector, Abu Muhammad Kafr Zita, who was in charge of public relations for the SDF and defected to Turkey, was tried and sentenced to three years and nine months in prison, then he fled to Germany. As for me, the threats were direct, to take me to court, and to my family, that I would "pay the price" if I didn't work with them on the Syrian issue, especially regarding the SDF. I categorically refused, and I was prevented from appearing in the media because my appearances didn't suit them, even though I had coordinated with them (Turkey). But it seems my situation didn't suit them. When I did appear in the media, it was under their direction and focused on specific points, so I minimized my media appearances or preferred not to appear at all.

Rudaw: Well, do you expect that Turkey’s policy towards the Kurds, towards Rojava and the Autonomous Administration has changed? Or do you see a possibility in the near future, for example, that General Mazloum Abdi will be invited to Turkey for a meeting?

Talal Silo: Currently, we are witnessing a peace initiative launched by Turkish nationalists led by Devlet Bahçeli. This initiative will be general and will address the Kurdish issue in general, both in Syria and Turkey. Anything is possible; politics are fluid, and no enmity is permanent. Things could change at any moment, and we might see Mazloum Abdi visiting Turkey. Today, we see how sanctions have been lifted on Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was wanted and considered the number one enemy of America and the international community, and he is now visiting America and being received by the American president. We also hear that Abdullah Öcalan may deliver a speech in the Turkish parliament. All of this will have a positive impact on the Syrian issue, as the Turkish and Syrian files cannot be separated due to their interconnectedness.

Rudaw: You were a spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and you understand military matters well and held a military rank before joining the SDF. I hope war doesn't break out, but if war does erupt between the SDF and the Syrian army, how do you see the disparity in power between the two sides? And who could win?

Talal Silo: To be frank, from a military standpoint, the Syrian Arab Army is currently suffering from disarray, and its military capabilities are depleted after the Israeli bombing of airports and military sites. I hope there won't be a clash, because all the blood spilled on Syrian soil will ultimately be Syrian blood. But if we look at past events, without the direct intervention of the Turkish army, the "National Army" wouldn't have achieved any victories against the Syrian Democratic Forces in previous battles before the regime's fall. Currently, we are calling for an end to hate speech and the sowing of discord among all groups. The battlefield dictates the military situation, but in my estimation, the Syrian army is stretched thin across several fronts, such as the Suwaida situation and the volatile situation in Daraa, in addition to the recent campaigns against ISIS. Therefore, it currently lacks the capacity to open a new front against the Syrian Democratic Forces, who are well-trained and capable on the ground. However, we hope there won't be a clash. I believe the international community will not allow a new battle to erupt in Syria; everyone is calling for de-escalation and peace.

Rudaw: I also hope that war does not break out. Mr. Talal, you have lived among the Kurds for a long time, and you are of Turkmen origin. Have you learned the Kurdish language?

Talal Salou: No, honestly, because the Kurdish comrades in the General Command were fluent in Arabic, which made things easier for us, so there was no need to learn it. But I have no objection; it's a beautiful language. Besides, I have Kurdish roots. My grandmother (my father's mother) was Kurdish, and my father's maternal uncles are Kurds from the city of Al-Rai. This isn't new to our family; we have Kurdish roots on my grandmother's side.

Rudaw: You said that your maternal uncles are Kurds, and that you are "our nephew".

Talal Silo: Yes, this is the reality and we cannot hide it. I thank Rudaw TV, and God willing, we will meet soon in the Kurdistan Region
https://www.rudawarabia.net/arabic/interview/15112025

topkek. gg. get rekt.
The Damascus administration is alleged to have handed over 'Uyghur jihadists' to China.
According to the report, a diplomatic source stated that the number of people to be handed over was 400 jihadists.

It is known that tens of thousands of foreign “jihadists” flocked to Syria, especially through Türkiye, during the civil war between 2011 and 2024.

A Syrian government source, who asked to remain anonymous due to sensitivity, said the situation of Uyghur fighters was raised in meetings with Foreign Minister Assad al-Shabani in China.

It remains unknown whether such a step will be taken. The interim government's actions to date raise serious questions. Since the beginning of the Syrian war, tens of thousands of foreigners have flocked to Syria, particularly to join groups affiliated with ISIS and al-Qaeda.

In June, it was reported that the US had conditionally approved a plan prepared by Syria's new government to integrate thousands of former foreign jihadists into the national army. US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, stated that Washington had given the green light on the condition that the process be conducted with "full transparency."

It was stated that within the scope of the plan, approximately 3,500 foreign "warriors" of Uyghur origin, mostly from China and surrounding countries, would join the newly established 84th Division of the Syrian Army.

When asked by Reuters in Damascus, “Does the US approve of the inclusion of foreign fighters in the new Syrian army?” Thomas Barrack responded, “I can say that there is an agreement based on transparency.”

>>2564002
Related:

>Syria reiterated its commitment to the One-China principle, reaffirming that Taiwan is an integral part of the People’s Republic of China and an inalienable part of its territory.

>He emphasized his concern for China’s security interests and affirmed that Syria will not be a source of threat to China, nor will it allow any entities to use its territory for activities that could harm China’s security, sovereignty, or interests.
This is probably referring to uyghur jihadists in Syria.

>China also affirmed its support for Syria’s developmental path, which aligns with its national conditions, and stressed that the occupied Syrian Golan is Syrian land, whose status is recognized by the international community.

https://xcancel.com/syrianmofaex/status/1990404428214464647

>>2564002
so nothingburger?

There is currently shootings and instances of widespread looting by armed tribals/militias in an Alawite neighbourhood in Homs following the murder of two people who happened to be Sunni. STG itself says there's no evidence that the murder was motivated by sectarianism, but that hasn't stopped the situation.

Remember the mfs who thought Rojava was gonna fall in a week after Assad? Lmao.

>>2572136
The situation definitely isn't good for them, the regime is once again attacking them, they have conceded a lot and got nothing out of it.

So many words in this thread

>>2572113
Transitional Government forces opened fire on protesters
In response to the recent violence in Homs, shots were fired at people who took to the streets in the cities of Homs and Latakia.

In Latakia, the Alevi community held a protest at the Ziraa Junction in response to recent violence and attacks in Homs. However, a group of youths attacked the protesters with stones, who were then shot at, injuring some.

A similar situation occurred in Homs. A group attacked protesters with clubs and knives. During the demonstration, some were injured, and people were fired upon directly.

Following the shooting of demonstrators, military mobilization of government forces is taking place in all cities and districts under the control of the Transitional Government.
>>2572389
>So many words in this thread
READ THEM!

>>2572113
>>2572113
oh well, welcome to the best Syria

Oh boy Israel just raided yet another southern Syrian city.

Öcalan spoke mostly about Syria during the meeting:
"The March 10th Agreement between Mazlum Abdi and Shara must be implemented. Those there will listen to me, too."
Gülistan Koçyiğit, a member of DEM, who attended the Commission's visit to İmralı, explained what Öcalan said during the meeting:
"The Syrian issue was the main focus of the meeting. The delegation members also asked more questions about Syria."
"He said he attaches importance to the March 10th agreement and that it must be implemented. Perhaps it's worth noting that this is the most fundamental and underlined point in the Syrian context.
In this sense, he expressed the need for integration of the armed forces into the army, but also for local security forces.
He described one as the Ministry of Interior and the other as the Ministry of National Defense. "You can think of it as two," he said. "One will be integrated into the Ministry of National Defense as an army. The local security forces will be local security forces under the Ministry of Interior. "It could be considered that way," he said. He emphasized the need for thorough discussion of this issue.
I must say that Mr. Öcalan's stance on Syria is very constructive. He believes that the problems there can be overcome through dialogue.
And he clearly and directly stated that he would be very effective in this regard. When asked this question himself, he said, "Yes, the people there will listen to me, too."

For a very long time, the Assad regime existed, and its characteristic feature was ultimately a dictatorship, and it remained so for years. Today, there's a Sharia regime. If true democratization doesn't occur, it will ultimately lead to a dictatorship. In that sense, we must emphasize that one of the fundamental things he described as essential is local democracy.
<https://x.com/serbestiyetweb/status/1994326169127158085

>>2575263
Any update on this? I'm confused how it's related to Syria, did Syrian related factions do the attack?

>>2576810
Yeah if there's one thing dictatorships fear it's the awesome power of local democracy

>>2576951
which is why they say it has to be armed.

>>2576810
>Any update on this? I'm confused how it's related to Syria, did Syrian related factions do the attack?
semi related with Kurdish groups in Iraq that have supported the Kurdish groups in Syria, financially, militarily, and politically. also, the plants in Iraq have processed in those refineries and plants in the past, which makes me wonder if the attack was to sabotage any Kurdish income.

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit: One force will join the army, the other will ensure public order
Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit, Deputy Group Chair of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), who was among the members of the Parliamentary Commission who met with Leader Apo in İmralı, stated that Syria was evaluated comprehensively by Leader Apo during the meeting, but this was not reflected in the minutes in Parliament, and that Leader Apo presented a formula for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Speaking to Cansu Çamlıbel of T24, Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit said that Leader Apo warned that if democratization is not achieved in Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, the head of the transitional administration, could turn into a dictator.

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit, who reported that Leader Apo presented a formula for the SDF during the meeting, said, "He says the military force could be integrated into the army, and that the region could have its own security forces. In fact, while discussing this, he said, 'I think there are watchmen in Türkiye.' What he meant was, 'One power center will join the army, and another power will establish the local defense line and ensure security.'"

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit stated that Önder Apo did not say to the YPG that he would unconditionally lay down all his weapons and disband himself like the PKK, and that this was not true.

'"IF DEMOCRATIZATION DOES NOT HAPPEN, SHARA WILL ALSO TURN INTO A DICTATOR"

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit, stating that Leader Apo made an assessment of the Assad family dynasty since the time of Hafez Assad in Syria, said the following:

"They became a family dynasty. And we see that Syria is the most wounded, most painful region in the region. Today, they say Sharaa has transformed. If he has truly transformed, then democratization is necessary," he said. "But if democratization doesn't happen, Sharaa will also turn into a dictator," he said. "We know what can happen in such a situation," he said.

Mr. Öcalan there referred to a democratic system in which all people in Syria could participate with their own identities. But he also clearly and explicitly stated what would happen if this were not the case: a dictatorship. In other words, the continuation of another Assad regime under a new name, a new formula. Ultimately, Mr. Öcalan's general assessments always emphasize democracy for Turkey, Syria, and the Kurdish people. This is the case when he speaks of a 'democratic republic,' and when he speaks of a union of democratic communes. In other words, democracy constitutes his fundamental perspective, which he considers indispensable. In that sense, if the system in Syria were to devolve into another dictatorship, the Kurdish forces themselves would naturally not be part of it.

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit responded to the question, "So, what is Öcalan's roadmap for Syria? What exactly did you understand?" with the following response: "I can say this very clearly and unequivocally: a democratic Syria. Then, there will be no military problem here. In other words, whether the YPG has integrated into the army or whether there is public order will be the second, third, and fourth agenda item. Because a democratic unity will have already been achieved. He has a goal of a democratic system that he has designed in his mind, and he proposes this for all Kurdish-populated regions, for Turkey, Syria, and Iraq."

< "HE CALLED US TO RETURN TO THE ESSENCE OF THE ISSUE"

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit, who also stated that Leader Apo's perspective is very clear and direct, said, "Öcalan's perspectives here are very clear and direct. He is seeking a democratic system for Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. He has a democratic transformation goal he has envisioned, and frankly, he proposes it for all regions where Kurds live. From this perspective, the issue of weapons, which the Turkish public prioritizes, actually becomes a detail. In other words, we are discussing it while missing the essence of the issue. Mr. Öcalan has once again called on us to 'Return to the essence of the issue.' The crux of the matter is what kind of system will exist there. He says it's turning into a mess. If this transformation is democratic, fine, fine, there's no problem. But if it's not democratic, it will lead to dictatorship. And under that dictatorship, no one has a chance to survive."

'<COMMUNICATIONS WITH NORTH AND EASTERN SYRIA SHOULD BE INCREASED'

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit noted that Leader Apo also mentioned the names of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Commander Mazlum Abdi and Northern and Eastern Syria Democratic Autonomous Administration Foreign Relations Department Co-Chair Îlham Ehmed during the meeting, and said, "They will listen to me, they will care about me."

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit also reported that Leader Apo said, "My communication opportunities with those in the Northern and Eastern Syrian administration should be increased."

'<THERE IS NO SUMMARY OF THE MINUTE'

Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit stated that the summary of the minutes of the visit with İmralı did not include Leader Apo’s comprehensive assessments on Syria, and continued:

His assessment of Syria was very broad. He stated very clearly that he was not against a unitary state, but that Syria must be democratic, that local democracy is essential, and that Sharia is currently transforming. However, if this transformation is not democratic, Sharia, a democracy, will also transform into a dictator and will bring pain to Syrians again.

There's no emphasis on these matters in this summary. It's a very ordinary assessment, expressed in general terms. Yet, this is one of the topics the public is most curious about. For example, he said that when the conditions are right, he could contribute to a solution to the Syrian issue. This isn't fully reflected in the summary. We're experiencing a very serious methodological problem here. Given the many public discussions, today is the day we need the most transparency. There's no reason for us not to make that meeting and its minutes available to the public and the Commission.

Soverign Nation Complex
Actually, I could have titled it "Supremacy Complex." This condition is also referred to in socialist literature as "chauvinism" and "social-chauvinism." Undoubtedly, Kurds living within the borders of the Republic of Turkey know very well what these concepts mean. They have learned this firsthand over the last 100 years.

Therefore, Kurds weren't surprised to hear CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, speaking with some arrogance from the podium of the party he was re-elected to, using the terms "Stockholm Syndrome" and "falling in love with your executioner." Nor were they surprised to hear his words, "Why is everything being tied to İmralı?" directed at Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, whom over 10 million Kurds had signed 15 years ago, declaring "My Political Will."

In fact, Özgür Özel's remarks made it much clearer why the CHP refused to include a member in the National Solidarity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission, established by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, which traveled to İmralı on November 24th to hold valuable discussions with Leader Abdullah Öcalan on the Peace and Democratic Society Process. Clearly, the CHP was rejecting the will of the Kurds as the chief negotiator. Furthermore, an "Apo complex" was lurking within the CHP leadership and its ranks. It also became clear why they frequently traveled to meet with Selahattin Demirtaş.

We certainly don't know who Özgür Özel meant by the term "executioner." However, the kinds of meetings he held with the AKP leadership under the guise of "normalization" as soon as he became party chairman are still fresh in our memories. Regarding working with the MHP, we advise him to look back to the periods when Bülent Ecevit and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu were party leaders.

The CHP's "Arrogance of Grandeur" isn't actually very different from the chauvinist approaches of the AKP and MHP. All Kurds have learned this from decades of humiliation and contempt. It could be argued that no dominant nation in the world has ever exerted a level of racist-chauvinistic oppression on the Kurds, nor has any other national community. Books could be cited for this, but further explanation is unnecessary, lest it damage the positive atmosphere inherent in the Peace and Democratic Society Process we are currently experiencing.

Of course, since the CHP considers itself leftist, it's also possible to describe its approach toward Kurds as social chauvinism. Especially with the current Peace and Democratic Society Process, there's been a noticeable increase in similar attitudes among some circles who identify as "Socialist" or "Communist." As if they'd just read and seen Leader Abdullah Öcalan's "Defenses," published 10-15 years ago, they launched a barrage of attacks under the guise of "criticism," as if a button had been pushed.

Attacks similar to those launched against the Apoist Group and the PKK during their founding are now resurfacing. The Kurdish Freedom Movement is being told, "Know your place." Just as in the past, they are being pushed out of the socialist movement by saying, "You are a national democratic movement; remain so, so we can maintain relations with you; socialism is not your business." They are being told, "You are a national democratic movement; we are socialists; you do the practice; theory is our business." As Rosa Luxemburg said to Kautsky, they have become, in effect, "guardians of the treasury of Marxism."

Some people in today's world have gone so far as to label Leader Abdullah Öcalan, one of the few people who best understands and understands Marx and Marxism, as an "ignorant peasant" simply because he criticizes some of Marx's ideas and proposes new ones. This is why he is being labeled as "anti-Marx." However, when one examines what is written under the guise of "criticism," it becomes clear that the writers are, in fact, unaware of Marx and completely unfamiliar with Leader Apo.

What we can say to such people for now is this: If you truly want to engage in theoretical discussion, you must first be open to change and innovation, and transcend rote memorization and dogmatism. You also need to thoroughly read the books of Leader Abdullah Öcalan and grasp the dialectics of development and change in his thought. And if you're too young to know him, it would be wise to ask your elders who knew him. Only then will you truly understand who was the theoretical pioneer in the practice of ADYÖD, which was founded in the spring of 1974 and eventually shut down.

Our goal here, of course, is not to evaluate the articles in question. This is clearly impossible in an article like this. We have no need to engage in such cheap praise of Leader Apo or engage in polemics. Given the recent remarks of the CHP, and particularly its new Chairman, Özgür Özel, regarding the Kurds, it felt necessary to briefly outline them so that the truth can be better grasped. Their source and meaning are the same: Sovereign nation chauvinism and social chauvinism! The great nation chauvinism and complex!

However, the struggle for freedom and democracy is undergoing a highly significant and meaningful process. The oppression and manipulations of the ruling powers are increasing daily, and against this, all libertarian and democratic forces must develop a united revolutionary struggle in a multifaceted and creative manner. This presents both serious dangers and significant opportunities. A little innovative thinking, joint action, creative style and method, and a little courage and sacrifice can lead to historic revolutionary developments.

The Third World War, which lasted 35 years, destroyed the system established by the Sykes-Picot Agreement in the Middle East, and the struggle to build a new system developed and spread throughout the region. Similarly, the PKK's 50-year struggle, by shattering the mindset and politics that constituted a taboo within this system and that included "denial and annihilation of the Kurds," laid the groundwork for building a democratic Middle East based on a free Kurdish identity. Leader Apo described this situation as "overcoming the negative and destructive period of the revolution and transitioning to a period of positive revolution."

Undoubtedly, such a transformation in the revolution requires new approaches and forms of organization and struggle. It is clear that major developments of historical significance can be achieved by implementing this change and renewal in a timely manner and developing a united revolutionary struggle on this basis. In this regard, libertarian and democratic forces must be at least as committed to seeking and striving as the dominant system.

While we should be discussing these issues and jointly seeking solutions to the problems of the current struggle, it is incomprehensible and unacceptable that leftist and socialist forces are engaged in exhausting debates, effectively opposing each other rather than fighting against the dominant system. Indeed, the DEM Party leadership has also assessed this, calling on the CHP leadership to reconsider its understanding and stance and participate more actively in the Peace and Democratic Society Process.

This is undoubtedly the politically correct stance. Of course, such a political stance does not exclude comradely theoretical criticism and ideological struggle. On the contrary, comradely discussion among forces that consider themselves part of the socialist movement will not only not hinder the joint political struggle but will also strengthen it. The revival of this culture, which had weakened in the past, during this historically significant period we are experiencing, and the development of such a relationship and alliance between left-wing and socialist forces, will pave the way for libertarian and democratic forces to become effective and achieve gains in the reconstruction process taking place in the region.

https://www.reuters.com/investigations/assads-exiled-spy-chief-billionaire-cousin-plot-syrian-uprisings-russia-2025-12-05/

Interesting story

>>2584719
Assad's exiled spy chief and billionaire cousin plot Syrian uprisings from Russia
From exile in Moscow, ex-intel chief Kamal Hassan and Assad cousin Rami Makhlouf are spending millions of dollars in competing efforts to build fighting forces that would lead a revolt along Syria’s coast. They are also vying for control of a network of 14 underground command rooms stocked with arms and ammunition that were built in the dictatorship’s last days. Syria's government has deployed another former Assad insider – a childhood friend of the new president – to neutralize the plotters.

Summary

>>2584440
>As Rosa Luxemburg said to Kautsky, they have become, in effect, "guardians of the treasury of Marxism."
< libertarian and democratic forces must be at least as committed to seeking and striving as the dominant system.
> it is incomprehensible and unacceptable that leftist and socialist forces are engaged in exhausting debates, effectively opposing each other rather than fighting against the dominant system.
Truth Nukes
>>2584721
Real or bullshit that will be used to justify the next round of crimes against humanity on the coast?

>>2584719
This sounds like islamist propaganda
>reuters
Yeah lmao

>>2584719
It's just dumb Facebook capeshit from ex-regime figures. Will probably be used by the STG to amplify & justify paranoia about Alawites.

Attempting to save Assad was a catastrophic mistake by AoR

Uh oh

Someone leaked videos that show Assad and Luna al-Shibl talking with each other while driving around Damascus in 2018, and it isn't looking good for him lol.
Notably, he insults basically every ally of his (Russia, Iran, Hezbollah) and also prominent people in his military like Suhail al-Hassan.

>>2587429
Turkish imperialists saw the Israelis doing whatever the fuck they wanted in the south and were like "I want some of that".

>>2587435
Such a silly guy, a true dumbass

>>2587435
>he insults basically every ally of his (Russia, Iran, Hezbollah) and also prominent people in his military like Suhail al-Hassan.
And also syrians in general

>>2587429
HTS also sending drones to the front.

new islamis- I mean syrian march just dropped

rundown on Qutaiba al-Idlibi?

>>2587620
they make their own drones?

>>2585817
how the fuck do you construct this as islamist propaganda

>>2589826
islamists are hyping up the presence of 'Assadist' guerrillas in syria to cement their control by constructing a boogeyman.

>>2589834
Reuters has exposed the crimes of this government

https://www.reuters.com/investigations/syrian-forces-massacred-1500-alawites-chain-command-led-damascus-2025-06-30/

>>2589842
More examples. Reuters is absolutely not doing islamist propaganda. Islamist actually attack Reuters for exposing what the government does to alawites

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/shes-not-coming-back-alawite-women-snatched-streets-syria-2025-06-27/

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-syrian-government-forces-factions-are-linked-mass-killings-alawites-2025-06-30/

>>2587993
The diasporoids have been seething that DAANES areas banned/discouraged celebrations.

>>2589867
Why are they surprised? Rojava is essentially at war with the rest of Syria and they no longer have the Americans to provide them with aid. They're on their own. I hope they make it.

>>2589869
>>2589869
On one hand I think HTS could crack them with Turkey but on the other I do not think Turkey would take the losses politically as bodybags coming home would exponentially increase. If anything the peace process w the PKK could be enough for Turkey to force their dogs in Damascus to heel.

>>2587993
Something tells me the Alawites aren't as enthusiastic as they were at the start.

>>2591533
>mbs
what kind of fucking retarded subhuman do you have to be to equate him with saddam?

>>2591595
>what kind of fucking retarded subhuman do you have to be to equate him with saddam?
The Iraqi Baath and Syrian Baath had beef, and it's a kanging sort of vibe because both were/are against Iran and represent the pride of the Arabs. It's nationalism. There's a whole "Jolani walking into a room like a boss" meme of short videos too.

Classic video

>>2591789
bro thinks he's Saddam

>>2591780
>pride of the Arabs. It's nationalism. There's a whole "Jolani walking into a room like a boss" meme of short videos too.
what do these people make of jolani trying to make peace with israel? lmao

>>2592099
Don't think these HTS guys like Israel (see 1:41) and there's pride in defying the Jews and Persians. At the same time, they want to see results so they can eat. The U.S. House of Representatives just voted to repeal the Caesar sanctions (which the Israel lobby was working to keep). Islam also includes patience as a virtue which in military strategy can mean restraint while building up your forces. Think protracted struggle from Mao and you get the idea.

>>2592117
They "critique" Israel but can't do anything against Israel. They are like the Saudis or the Jordanians.

>>2592122
Eh, do you think there is a conceivable political solution with Israel? Because I can't conceive of one. What do I know. But the little I do know about the Middle East is that was seems like the direction things are moving can flip to their 180-degree opposite in a flash. Even if the newly-forming pattern holds for years, at some point something is going to change. I also know that some problems can be solved by fighting. I think there's a lot of cope going around on the losing side that backed up Assad.

>>2592705
Cool it with the racist language, chud

>>2592707
Cucked by the filter lmao

>>2592117
>and there's pride in defying the Jews and Persians.
but neither saudis nor jolani ever defy israel

Syrian Partisan Girl is receiving her PhD from the University of Western Australia right now

>>2592705
I don't give THAT much of a shit about what happens there. It's just an interesting kaleidoscope of a place. I'm not glazing the jihadis in Syria either are you crazy? I'm just not like oh mah gerd they're terrorists. That's gay. Puh-leeze. That's just a word people say. You know in terms of ideology they're more similar to Hamas than anybody, and you like them, right? Don't you, anon?

>>2592725
That's what these Bashartards are like, man. It's like some awful fusion of Hitlerism with Bush-era GWOT counter-terror propaganda.

There was an ISIS attack by a lone gunman on a joint US-STG patrol near the desert in Palmyra. One STG dude, two American soldiere and one American civillian were killed. The gunman was neutralised.

According to one account, the attack was by an ex-ISIS member who disguised himself as STG Internal Security and who was with the patrol, and then opened fire when the Americans and the of rest of his squad were having lunch.

https://xcancel.com/CENTCOM/status/1999883271035822281
https://xcancel.com/RenaNetjes/status/1999841955518562304