The Syrian Democratic Alliance (SDF), Washington’s main ally in Syria, is sounding the alarm. In a context of political vacuum following the fall of the Assad regime, the Kurdish organization is forced to suspend its fight against Daesh in the face of increasing attacks from rebels supported by Turkey, reported the Wall Street Journal.
The situation is particularly worrying for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which control around a third of Syrian territory. Their commander, General Mazloum Abdi, yesterday launched an urgent appeal to the United States during an interview, asking it to exert pressure on Ankara to curb the rebel groups it supports and contribute to the establishment of a ceasefire.
“I hope that the United States will exert enough political pressure to stop the attacks on our region,” General Abdi said, adding with concern that “for now, it is not enough.”
The fall of Assad significantly strengthened Turkish influence in the region. Ankara, which strongly opposes the SDF and their American support, maintains close ties with the rebels who now rule Syria. The intensity of the fighting forced the SDF to take emergency measures, including the evacuation of Daesh prisoners to safer areas. The situation is particularly critical in Manbij, where the clashes are the most violent, according to General Abdi.
This escalation endangers not only regional stability but also the fight against terrorism, while the SDF have had to suspend their operations against Daesh to face this new threat.
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