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US-backed SDF counters ISIS resurgence in Syria’s northeast: Report
Many questions have been raised about the extremist group's resurgence, coming at a time when the US army is looking to cement its presence in Syria's oil-rich northeast
Feb 02, 2023
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US may have given ‘green light’ for Turkish ground offensive: SDF chief
Damascus and the SDF have recently discussed a possible settlement regarding the future of the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Syria
Jan 27, 2023
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SDF bombards Turkish base as opposition infighting escalates
A number of Turkish-backed militants were reportedly injured in SDF missile strikes
Jan 21, 2023
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Kurdish delegation visits Damascus as SDF loses faith in Washington: Report
Kurdish sources close to the US-backed militia have clearly stated that their best option is a settlement with the Syrian government
Jan 17, 2023
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Panic in Hasakah city as US army, SDF conduct live-fire drills
This is the first time the occupation army and its proxy militia conduct live-fire drills inside the populated city of northeastern Syria
Jan 16, 2023
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US-sponsored alliance takes shape between SDF and Syrian opposition
According to reports, the US is also trying to broker an agreement between the SDF and Ankara, and has asked the Kurdish group to cut its ties with the PKK
Jan 12, 2023
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Protests expand against SDF and US occupation in Syria
The US has recently confirmed that it has no plans of leaving Syria or ending sanctions against the country
Dec 27, 2022
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SDF arrests ISIS emir in joint US-Kurdish operation
On 21 November, Russian and US officials called on Ankara to show restraint in northern Syria and Iraq following a wave of attacks by the Turkish army
Dec 13, 2022
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Turkish attacks on SDF in northern Syria disrupt US oil smuggling
US convoys in Hasakah have been limited to deterring Turkish strikes on oil installations, in fear of further degradation of the decaying infrastructure
Dec 07, 2022
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SDF resumes joint operations with US forces in northern Syria
SDF placed all joint-operations with US forces on pause after Turkiye shelled Syria's northern region for several weeks
Dec 05, 2022
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US-backed SDF officially suspends anti-ISIS operations with Washington
According to the Pentagon, joint operations are still active but at a reduced level
Dec 02, 2022
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Turkish-aligned factions plan for ground operation against SDF
While negotiations with Russia are ongoing, Turkish airstrikes have significantly decreased in recent days
Nov 29, 2022
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US-backed Kurds need ‘stronger’ assurances from Washington: SDF commander
Ankara has said that it is ‘days’ away from launching its promised ground offensive against Kurdish militants in Syria
Nov 29, 2022
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US-backed SDF asks Russia to mediate alliance with Assad government: Report
Despite the request, divisions remain within the Kurdish militia, as many fighters still expect Washington to 'put a stop' to Turkiye's ground offensive into Syria
Nov 29, 2022
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Russian commander in Syria holds talks with SDF chief as Turkish offensive looms
Moscow has asked the US-backed Kurdish militia to return control of northern Syria to Damascus to confront Turkiye's threats
Nov 28, 2022
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US mediating between Ankara-SDF to prevent ground offensive: Report
According to a Kurdish media report, Ankara has asked for a cut of the oil revenues from SDF-controlled areas as a condition for withdrawing from plans of a ground invasion
Nov 26, 2022
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SDF chief says US has ‘moral duty’ to fulfill promises made to Kurdish militias
Historically, the US has had no qualms about abandoning its allies to their fate, as Henry Kissinger once remarked about the Kurds: 'covert action is not missionary work'
Nov 24, 2022
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Turkey launches ‘payback’ strikes against SDF in northern Syria
Ankara has already begun its so-called retaliatory measures against Kurdish militants in Iraq
Nov 20, 2022
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Turkey, SDF cut water supply to over a million Syrians
Damascus is being forced to desalinate well water in order to alleviate the shortages caused by Turkey and the SDF
Nov 15, 2022
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Turkish forces kill two SDF members in Syria
Turkey has established more than 70 military bases throughout the country, which are spread across the Jabal al-Zawiya area
Nov 07, 2022
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SDF ends military operation inside Al-Hawl refugee camp
The UK-based Save The Children NGO warned that children related to foreign ISIS fighters could remain in the camp for up to 30 years
Sep 18, 2022
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SDF launches operation to end torture at Al-Hawl camp
More than 100 people have been killed inside the camp in the past 18 months, according to the UN
Aug 28, 2022
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SDF launches anti-ISIS operation in Syria’s Al-Hawl camp
According to the SDF, ISIS had been planning a takeover of Al-Hawl after its failed attempt at overrunning Hasakah’s Ghweran prison in January
Aug 26, 2022
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SDF accuses US of turning blind eye to Turkish aggression
The Kurdish militia has demanded that Washington take a firmer stance against Ankara’s strikes against their forces
Aug 25, 2022
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SDF suspends operations with US-coalition to protest Turkish attacks
The SDF has reportedly killed 23 Turkish soldiers this month in response to Ankara’s continued aggression in northeast Syria
Aug 13, 2022
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Tajikistan repatriates hundreds from SDF-run Al-Hawl camp in Syria
Tajikistan is one of few countries currently coordinating with Syrian officials to repatriate their citizens from camps housing the families of ISIS militants
Jul 25, 2022
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SDF abducts civilians in Hasakah governorate: Report
Sources from the town of Tal Hamis claim that the SDF kidnapped three young members of a family
Jul 10, 2022
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Syrian president visits Aleppo as Damascus and SDF coordinate defense against Turkish invasion
This marks Bashar al-Assad's first visit to Syria's industrial hub since the start of the war 11 years ago
Jul 09, 2022
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SDF says Damascus providing them with weapons, troops to confront Turkish attacks
Over 500 Syrian troops have arrived in SDF-held areas as part of a plan mediated by Russia to defend northern Syria from Turkish attacks
Jul 07, 2022
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CIA recruits ISIS fighters from SDF-run prisons in Syria to fight in Ukraine: Report
The US has been accused of recruiting hundreds of ISIS, HTS, and Al-Qaeda militants to fight on the side of Kiev
Jul 01, 2022
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