Tensions Escalate as Turkish Forces Target Kurds in Syria
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The Syrian Kurds face an existential threat as Turkish-backed Sunni forces, supported by airstrikes, advance towards Kobani, a symbolic Kurdish stronghold. The collapse of the Assad regime has left the Kurds vulnerable, with Turkey accusing them of links to the PKK. The U.S. maintains a military presence to prevent an ISIS resurgence, but the future of Kurdish self-rule is uncertain amid Turkish demands and shifting alliances. The situation is further complicated by potential U.S. policy changes and regional dynamics involving Israel and Arab tribes.
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