Syria Withdraws Paris Talks Kurdish Led Fighters
Syria’s state news agency reported that the new government will not engage in scheduled discussions with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Paris, heightening tensions between the two sides.
Background
The integration deal signed earlier this year between the armed group and Syria’s interim government, following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, aimed to unite the country after years of conflict.
Current Situation
The disagreement arises from the lack of clarity on how the SDF will merge with Syria’s armed forces, with differing views on whether forces should join as a bloc or as individuals.
A recent Kurdish-led conference called for a decentralised state, contrasting with Damascus’s rejection of decentralisation, further straining negotiations.
Reactions
The SDF accused government-backed factions of multiple attacks in northeastern Syria, warning that these actions threaten mutual trust and undermine understandings.
Implications
The withdrawal from talks and escalating tensions underscore the challenges in bridging the divide between the Kurdish-led forces and the Syrian government, potentially impacting the country’s path towards reconciliation.
The conflict highlights the complexities of post-war Syria and the struggle to create a unified vision for the country’s future.
Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies