#Syrian governance

[latestnews-now]

Discover the controversial journey of Ahmad al-Sharaa, known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) who toppled Bashar al-Assad in Syria. From his early ties to al-Qaida to his transformation into a political leader, this video unpacks his impact on Syria's future. Stay tuned for more insights into global conflicts and their key players.

[nando161mando]

5 years of invasion in Rojava

Five years ago today, the Turkish army invaded the self-governing territories in northern and eastern Syria.

After weeks of threats and a green light from the USA, Turkish troops crossed the border on October 9th and began shelling the border towns.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) put up fierce resistance for almost two weeks until a ceasefire agreement was reached on October 17. By this time, the offensive had already killed hundreds of people and displaced almost 400,000.

In response to the attacks, tens of thousands demonstrated against the advance and in support of the self-administration.

To this day, the areas between the towns of Gire Spî and Serê Kaniyê are occupied by Turkey and allied Islamist militias in violation of international law. There have been no consequences for Turkey to date.

[choppedcowboydinosaur]

Two things can be true at once. Assad was a brutal dictator. The Syrian rebel factions are not necessarily any better.

[luvergirl141]

One thing I will never not find hilarious is western progressives go from "Xenophobia is bad" to "I can't interact/be friends with people from X country"

Fuck you and your xenophobia.

And yes, your xenophobia is rooted in your racism.

[pocketsizedquasar-3]

a lot of the way some people talk about like. supporting the “axis of resistance” or whatever makes it very clear that they do not consider any of the people who live in any of those countries people, and only consider the countries in question as abstract political pawns either in support or opposition of a goal

[navramanan]

still heartbroken but cannot move

[medicinemane]

Various stuff I've seen lately just makes me feel like saying this once again in plain terms

I stand with Ukraine and I stand with Iranians. I stand with anyone fighting for their freedom

[indizombie]

The Syrian government's key allies in the civil war - Russia, Iran and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah - have committed aid to government-controlled areas of Syria. Aid donated by a number of other countries, including China, Sudan, Algeria, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, has also arrived, according to Syrian state media. The BBC saw Russian aid delivered via lorries to a hub at a church in Aleppo. And Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that a sixth shipment of Iranian aid had arrived. Neighbouring Lebanon meanwhile confirmed that it would open its ports and airports for countries wanting to send aid to Syria. In contrast, opposition-held areas of north-west Syria have only seen a trickle of aid delivered by the UN via Turkey. Mr Mekdad said the Syrian government was committed to "delivering humanitarian aid to all those in need, in all areas, without any discrimination". But groups in the opposition enclave are not currently accepting aid from the government, fearing a propaganda victory for Damascus.

‘Syria earthquake: Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed by victims’, BBC

[killa-trav]

Also we shouldn’t be relying on celebrities to be bringing awareness to a situation that’s all over the news with the correct information. Asking a celebrity to help isn’t useful and sadly the donation things they post won’t benefit the people because it goes straight to the governments and you can never trust a government

yeh no this. that’s why i’m always so wary about sharing links bc i’d rather do my research and not spread links where the money doesn’t go to the right places and take my time to find reliable charities where ik the money i’m donating is actually going to a good source which is why i use islamic relief a lot

[kvrdelen]

of course my village of kurdish elders and children receives no aid. of course.

[nando161mando]

Trump saying this is hilarious.

[icyfox62]

Article that includes a translation of some of the statements

Six Druze villages in Syria voted unanimously that they wanted to be part of Israel?!

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This is actually not COMPLETELY shocking, since the Druze have been pushing back against a lot of the forces involved and are unlikely to get the representation they want in Syria. And Israeli Druze seem to like being Israeli.

But also wow.

[affairsmastery]

Washington is growing increasingly concerned over Turkey's potential military assault on U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. U.S. officials have warned that Turkey, along with its allied militias, is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territories controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

This follows a significant Turkish military build-up, including the deployment of commandos, artillery, and allied militias along the Syrian border near Kobani.This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Kurdish militias and Turkish-backed groups, despite a recent agreement between the SDF and the Syrian government.

Turkey’s main target in Syria is the Kurdish-led AANES and U.S.-backed SDF, not Assad. Intense fighting occurred around Manbij, where Turkey seeks to weaken the SDF, linked to the PKK. Despite its role against ISIS, Turkey labels the SDF a terrorist group due to PKK ties.

[npr-stan]

Syrian activist took alias, fled to Germany, now considers return https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5225799/syria-syrian-refugees-germany