Pentagon voices concern over armed extremist groups operating outside Syrian government control - Syriac Press

Pentagon voices concern over armed extremist groups operating outside Syrian government control - Syriac Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Defense expressed concern over the growing number of armed groups in Syria operating beyond the control of the Syrian government.  According to the Pentagon, many local factions act independently, disregarding directives from Damascus. The US emphasized that the Syrian government’s limited authority over these groups remains a major concern for the US, which views the situation as a significant obstacle to…