Syria's Government Denies Escalation, Blames SDF for Breach of Agreement.
The Syrian government is pushing back against allegations that it is responsible for the escalating conflict with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa, the country's Information Minister, the crisis is not a sudden development, but rather the result of unresolved agreements left unaddressed over time.
The disagreement at hand centers on competing visions for Syria's future. The government, led by Damascus, advocates for a united state with full sovereignty and territorial integrity. In contrast, elements within the SDF are seeking de facto autonomy from the central government.
In al-Mustafa's words, the conflict is not the result of a spontaneous escalation, but rather a continuation of unfulfilled political agreements that have been neglected. The Syrian government maintains that it has always sought a peaceful resolution to the crisis, while accusing the SDF of failing to honor previously agreed-upon arrangements.
The SDF, meanwhile, has yet to comment on al-Mustafa's claims or respond directly to the allegations made against them. However, their stance appears to be centered around securing greater autonomy for Kurdish and allied forces within Syria.
The Syrian government is pushing back against allegations that it is responsible for the escalating conflict with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa, the country's Information Minister, the crisis is not a sudden development, but rather the result of unresolved agreements left unaddressed over time.
The disagreement at hand centers on competing visions for Syria's future. The government, led by Damascus, advocates for a united state with full sovereignty and territorial integrity. In contrast, elements within the SDF are seeking de facto autonomy from the central government.
In al-Mustafa's words, the conflict is not the result of a spontaneous escalation, but rather a continuation of unfulfilled political agreements that have been neglected. The Syrian government maintains that it has always sought a peaceful resolution to the crisis, while accusing the SDF of failing to honor previously agreed-upon arrangements.
The SDF, meanwhile, has yet to comment on al-Mustafa's claims or respond directly to the allegations made against them. However, their stance appears to be centered around securing greater autonomy for Kurdish and allied forces within Syria.