SDF, Syrian armed groups near agreement amidst shifting dynamics in Syria
Abdulrahman noted that while some leaders of Syrian armed groups had sought to incite conflict between Kurds and Arabs, these efforts were largely thwarted, fostering a path toward reconciliation.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – An agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian armed groups is anticipated in the coming hours, Rami Abdulrahman, founder of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, told Kurdistan24 on Friday. The potential accord aims to defuse tensions and prevent further bloodshed in northern and northeastern Syria.
Abdulrahman noted that while some leaders of Syrian armed groups had sought to incite conflict between Kurds and Arabs, these efforts were largely thwarted, fostering a path toward reconciliation. However, he confirmed that a ceasefire had not yet been finalized.
"The agreement is critical for halting violence in Syria," Abdulrahman stated. "Despite challenges, Syrians are now striving to establish a legitimate government, and the country's economic situation has improved compared to the regime's era."
In another development, about 250 Russian military trucks and vehicles reportedly withdrew from Homs and Damascus to the Hmeimim Air Base on Friday, signaling a possible shift in Russia’s military strategy in the region.
The announcement coincides with a historic moment in Syria’s political landscape. On Sunday, Syrian opposition forces captured Damascus, marking the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The Assad family has ruled the country for over five decades, beginning with Hafez al-Assad in 1971.
This rapidly changing situation underscores the urgency for agreements like the one being negotiated between the SDF and Syrian armed groups, as the country navigates a post-Assad future.