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US supports Syrian deal with Kurds, urges non-sectarian governance
The United States has endorsed Syria's recent agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into national institutions. This deal, which gives the Syrian government control over a semi-autonomous region previously governed by the Kurds, marks a significant shift in the political landscape. The agreement was announced after Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi confirmed the merger of all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria into the national administration.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Washington's backing for a political transition that promotes non-sectarian governance, aiming to prevent further conflict. Rubio also expressed concern over recent violence against minorities in Syria.
The deal includes a ceasefire across Syria, SDF support in fighting pro-Assad forces, and a recognition of the Kurdish people's rights, including citizenship and constitutional protections. Despite previous challenges in reaching an agreement, including suspicions about the SDF’s commitment to opposing the Assad regime, the deal represents a major political step forward.
This agreement comes at a crucial time as Damascus faces the aftermath of violence in the Alawite minority's stronghold. The deal also signals further cooperation between the US and the SDF, following their joint efforts to defeat ISIS. However, US support for the SDF has strained relations with Turkey, which regards the group as linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a group it labels a terrorist organization.
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