How Turkey’s war against the PKK is becoming more effective
This is the only way to stop the PKK from using local schools as terrorism factories under the disguise of PYD or SDF labels.
Can workers of Western media outlets tell their children how and why they appreciate a terrorist organization?
Reasons why the international media reports from terrorist’s fronts
The PKK and its affiliated organizations – YPG/PYD/SDF – were considered as a major weapon in the fight against Daesh.
How Broken Deals in South Syria May Affect Northern Syria
will abandon its partner forces in northeast Syria – the YPG-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) – in the face of a possible Russian assault.
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
While the first one is to accomplish the fight against DAESH on the military front, the second one is to back local, political, and military forces (in this case, the SDF will probably be the main actor) to improve and consolidate local governance, including the security sectors.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
After having welcomed the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to the Elysee Palace two weeks ago it was proposed Macron looks to send an unspecified number of troops to the French bases in Manbij and assist the PYD who make up an overwhelming percentage of the SDF.
Does Pentagon’s 2019 Budget Deny Trump’s Latest Syria Statement?
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Brett McGurk’s statement that Turkey failed to advance along the Marea line, but that the SDF (YPG) have been very successful, especially in Manbij, shows how short-sighted and single-minded the perspective of U.
What does US Withdrawal from Syria Mean for Turkey?
maintains its military presence to protect the current structure of the SDF as it is now, for which the PKK-YPG is the primary military component, then Turkey’s ‘military deterrence’ oriented strategy vis-a-vis the PKK presence in Syria will remain.
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
n March 29, French President Emmanuel Macron met with leaders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Élysée Palace.
Turkey in the Aftermath of the Afrin Operation
Pro-PKK sources even claimed that in the meeting Macron promised to send troops to prevent a further Turkish “aggression” against the SDF.
The PYD’s Forced Migration Policy in Syria
Soon after, the group was renamed as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Who will land on both feet after the Afrin Operation?
The other options include reinforcing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which consists mostly of PKK/YPG militants with Arabs and Kurds that aren’t affiliated with the terrorist organization, thus diluting the existence of terrorist elements, and recalling all the heavy weaponry provided to the YPG after the military phase against Daesh is over.
The US must end Support to the YPG to repair Ties with Turkey
While rebranding the PKK’s Syrian forces and integrating them into the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) may have looked like a clever move, it was simply a gimmick to evade Turkey’s reaction and avoid legal complications, as U.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
policy priorities in Syria towards an attempt to limit Iranian influence by close cooperation with the YPG-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), questions have emerged regarding how realistic such policies would be.
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
As stated by Talal Silo, who was a former SDF figure, individuals from the PKK’s Qandil Mountain ranks such as Khalil Tafdam, Haji Ahmad Houdro, Mahmoud Barhoudan used to administer Afrin.
Turkey’s steps not against Syrian Kurds
support to the PKK/PYD, YPG or SDF.
US: From “border security” to “hold” force in Syria
It was announced that the majority of these 30,000 fighters would be SDF veterans – otherwise known as YPG militants.
US ought to reverse border force plan
will form a border force in Syria led by the SDF, head of Turkey’s delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has called for the U.
Turkey may expand operations in Syria
regarding support for the SDF and the PYD/PKK have been causing the problem.
US army plan against territorial integrity in Syria
-led coalition, officially known as the Combined Joint Task Force –Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), announced that the coalition will establish a new 30,000 strong border security force with the SDF.
Is Russia really withdrawing from Syria?
Secondly, the capture of Syria’s prominent oil regions by the US-backed PYD/SDF should also be deemed as a loss for Moscow, as much as for the Damascus administration.
