US EditionSyria's southern rebels loom large as the country's new rulers try to form an army
- Insurgents launched a surprise offensive in northwest Syria, prompting a meeting of officials from Turkey, Russia, Iran, and Arab countries in Qatar to discuss the situation and potential political transition talks with Bashar Assad.
- HTS has become the de facto ruler in Syria after coordinating with southern fighters, while HT's leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa called for a unified national army and security forces.
- Some southern rebel leaders, including Ahmad Al-Awda, refused to attend meetings aimed at political agreements, reflecting tensions between southern and northern factions.
- Local factions in southern Syria remain armed and are hesitant to dissolve, indicating a complex power dynamic following the recent offensive and ongoing negotiations.
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YPJ commander from Saudi Arabia: We are fighting for a just cause
The SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) resistance at the Tishrin Dam and surrounding villages and the Qereqozax Bridge has been going on since December 8. The resistance is immortalized by the heroic stories of the people and the fighters. The YPJ (Women’s Defense Units), one of the main components of SDF, is also taking a leading role in this resistance. The story of Shiraz Nidal, one of the YPJ commanders taking in the resistance, is remarkable. …
Syria minister says open to talks with Kurds, but ready to use 'force'
Syria's defence minister said Wednesday that Damascus was open to talks with Kurdish-led forces on their integration into the national army but stood ready to use force should negotiations fail."The door to negotiation with the (Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces) is currently open," Murhaf Abu Qasra told reporters."If we have to use force, we will be ready."
Syria's Southern Rebels Loom Large as the Country's New Rulers Try to Form a National Army
As insurgents raced across Syria in a surprise offensive launched in the country's northwest late last year, officials from several countries backing either the rebels or Syria’s government met in Qatar on what to do.
Shafaq News/ The Minister of Defense in the Syrian Interim Government, Marhaf Abu Qasra, announced on Wednesday that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) offered to hand over the oil wells to the new administration, indicating that the leadership is currently discussing the SDF file and if it asks the army to intervene, it is ready. Syrian media quoted Abu Qasra as saying, "We are ready for all scenarios regarding the SDF file," indicating that "t…
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