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Syrian Kurdish authorities reiterate call for autonomy after Damascus meeting
The Kurdish administration called for a "pluralistic democratic system" and a "constitution that guarantees the rights of all ...
US Syria envoy puts pressure on US-backed Kurdish forces
US policy is to have one Syria and one army there and not support federalism. US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack has a clear ...
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Chapter of Kurdish separatism draws to close with start of PKK disarmament
When jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan spoke on camera for the first time in more than 25 years, ...
Syria faces major hurdles in integrating US-backed SDF militia into national unity
The US under Trump aims for a stable, unified Syria, with Barrack tasked to achieve this, including bringing the SDF into Damascus.
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Syria blames US-backed Kurds for instability after failed meeting
The Syrian government has accused the Kurdish-led and US-backed militia of delays in implementing a March deal to integrate into the country's armed forces, warning that the inaction would undermine ...
Khaleej Times on MSN4d
Syria rejects federalism, calls on Kurds to join army ranks
Syria reiterated its rejection of federalism on Wednesday following a meeting with a Kurdish military official, calling on ...
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US envoy: Syria’s government, Kurds still at odds about merging forces
A U.S. envoy said Wednesday that Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds about plans on merging their forces ...
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Syrian President and Kurdish militia leader fail to meet during US envoy's Damascus visit
President Ahmad Al Shara and a Syrian Kurdish militia leader failed to meet as expected on Wednesday during a visit to Damascus by US special envoy Thomas Barrack, sources said. It was a setback to US ...