Why is Manbij an Obstacle to the SDF? - The Syrian Observer

Why is Manbij an Obstacle to the SDF? - The Syrian Observer

Residents of Manbij, east of Aleppo, have renewed their protests against the educational curricula imposed by the Autonomous Administration operating in areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This protest is not new for the city, which continues to reject the SDF’s social, military, and economic policies. In June 2021, Manbij experienced widespread unrest in response to the forced conscription policy, resulting in the deaths of …