Syria's southern rebels loom large as the country's new rulers try to form an army

Syria's new administration expects 'excellent' ties with Türkiye

Murhaf Abu Qasra, the defense minister of Syria’s new administration, said on Wednesday that the administration expects “excellent” relations with Türkiye. Stating they will hold...

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."

‘Door to negotiation’ with Kurdish-led SDF open, says Syrian minister

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…

The Minister of Defense calls for the dismantling of the Syrian Democratic Forces, dominated by the Kurds.