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US to Pull Nearly 1,000 Troops From Syria Within Two Months
world9 days ago

US to Pull Nearly 1,000 Troops From Syria Within Two Months

The Wall Street Journal reports the United States plans to withdraw roughly 1,000 troops from Syria over about two months, including from the al-Tanf base, as part of a deliberate, conditions-based transition. The move follows an January agreement to reshape Syria’s security structure by integrating the Kurdish-led SDF into the Syrian army, a step aimed at national unity. Officials say the withdrawal is not tied to Iran tensions, though the US has recently boosted regional forces near Iran.

via Al Jazeera|
#kurds#sdf#syria
middle-east1 month ago

Israel’s security hinges on Kurdish safety, Kurdish groups urge Jerusalem

Swiss-Kurdish groups told The Jerusalem Post that Israel’s own security depends on protecting Kurds and other minorities in Rojava (northeast Syria). In a letter to Israeli Ambassador Tibor Schlosser and President Isaac Herzog, the Kurdish-Jewish Alliance and three other associations urged Jerusalem to back minority communities attacked by the Syrian regime, defend regional airspace, and condemn Turkey’s incursions. They argue the regime’s assaults, the humanitarian crisis around the SDF’s territories, and the U.S. withdrawal have left Kurdish groups exposed, and that safeguarding Kurdish communities aligns with Israel’s strategic interests against extremism; the letter also highlights historic Jewish-Kurdish ties.

via jpost.com|
#israel#kurds#middle-east
Iran’s crackdown widens from Kurdish heartland to Tehran, fueling fears of broader repression
middle-east1 month ago

Iran’s crackdown widens from Kurdish heartland to Tehran, fueling fears of broader repression

Amnesty International says Iran’s security forces used automatic/semi-automatic weapons in Tehran during protests, marking a shift from the Kurdish northwest to central regions; with internet blackouts and escalating death tolls (officially over 3,100, with rights groups suggesting higher numbers), Kurdish parties organized strikes, signaling mobilization while raising fears the regime could intensify repression nationwide.

via France 24|
#human-rights#iran#kurds
Syria's Kurds at a crossroads as Damascus pushes for Rojava integration
world1 month ago

Syria's Kurds at a crossroads as Damascus pushes for Rojava integration

Damascus is pressuring the Kurdish-led SDF to fold Rojava into Syria, eroding the autonomous zone the Kurds built with US backing as territories shrink and ISIS detention camps move under central control. With Washington’s support waning and regional powers recalibrating, Kurdish independence dreams appear more fragile, potentially shifting any leverage toward Iraqi Kurdistan while Turkey and Israel adjust their roles. The path forward remains uncertain and contingent on broader geopolitical realignments.

via France 24|
#autonomy#kurds#note-extra-tag-is-not-allowed-adjust
Syria's army seizes Tabqa and dams, upending Kurdish autonomy in the north
world1 month ago

Syria's army seizes Tabqa and dams, upending Kurdish autonomy in the north

Syrian government forces pushed into Kurdish-held areas in the north, capturing Tabqa and its adjacent dam along with the Raqqa region’s Freedom dam, as a stalled plan to integrate Kurdish forces into the state collapsed. The Kurdish-led SDF withdrew east of the Euphrates but accused Damascus of violations and betrayal, despite international calls for de-escalation. US and allied efforts to curb the fighting continued, with clashes around oilfields and strategic posts as the government seeks to consolidate control north of Aleppo.

via The Guardian|
#damascus#kurds#sdf
Syrian Army Advances East of Aleppo as Kurdish Forces Withdraw
world1 month ago

Syrian Army Advances East of Aleppo as Kurdish Forces Withdraw

Syrian government forces entered the town of Deir Hafer, about 50km east of Aleppo, after Kurdish-led SDF redeployed east of the Euphrates; Damascus says it has full control of Deir Hafer and has urged civilians to stay out of the area as mines are cleared, with thousands fleeing. The move follows US-mediated talks and comes amid President al-Sharaa's push to integrate Kurdish institutions and a decree recognizing Kurdish as a national language—welcomed by Kurds but described as insufficient without permanent constitutional guarantees. A US envoy and Mazloum Abdi were set to meet in Erbil to discuss redeployment.

via BBC|
#aleppo#deir-hafer#kurds
Aleppo clashes force Kurdish withdrawal as U.S. strikes ISIS across Syria
world-middle-east1 month ago

Aleppo clashes force Kurdish withdrawal as U.S. strikes ISIS across Syria

Syrian government forces detained about 300 Kurds and evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters from Aleppo after days of clashes with the Kurdish-led SDF, under a ceasefire that permitted their withdrawal. At the same time, U.S.-led forces carried out large-scale strikes against ISIS targets across Syria in response to the December Palmyra attack, highlighting lingering regional tensions as civilians fled and mediation efforts continued.

via The Guardian|
#aleppo#isis#kurds
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertainty Amid Regime Collapse and Regional Tensions
world-news1 year ago

Syrian Kurds Face Uncertainty Amid Regime Collapse and Regional Tensions

Fighting has erupted in northeastern Syria between Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces (SDF), leading to significant territorial losses for the Kurds. This conflict is part of a broader struggle involving Kurdish independence movements and regional power dynamics, with Turkey opposing Kurdish presence near its border. A ceasefire has been negotiated with U.S. assistance, but tensions remain high, especially with concerns over the future of U.S. support for the Kurds. The conflict has displaced over 100,000 people and poses risks to regional stability and humanitarian conditions.

via DW (English)|
#ceasefire#conflict#kurds
Erdogan's Ambitions in Syria: A Complex Web of Conflict
geopolitics1 year ago

Erdogan's Ambitions in Syria: A Complex Web of Conflict

As Syria's regime collapses, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees an opportunity to strengthen Turkey's position against the Kurdish minority in Syria. Erdogan has long sought to persuade the U.S. to sever ties with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia, and allow Turkey to manage security in Syria's northeast. With the regime's collapse, Erdogan may push for this agenda with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, potentially presenting him with a fait accompli.

via The Economist|
#erdogan#geopolitics#kurds
Tensions Escalate as Turkish Forces Target Kurds in Syria
world-news1 year ago

Tensions Escalate as Turkish Forces Target Kurds in Syria

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.

via Al-Monitor|
#conflict#erdogan#kurds