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# US REACTION TO JIHADIST ATTACK

Following the killing of two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US air-force targeted 70 ISIS-affiliated sites in Syria on december 19. The US Defense Secretary stated that the objective of the operation is to dismantle ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weaponry. Additionally, the US army and their local partner forces conducted 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, resulting in the killing or detention of 23 Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) operatives. US fighter jets, attack helicopters, and rocket artillery engaged multiple suspected ISIS locations throughout central Syria. Instances of airstrikes and explosions were reported in the desert areas of Homs, eastern Raqqa, and western Deir ez-Zor provinces.
In addition, Donald Trump has declared on December 16 that Syria entered the expanded US travel ban list, citing concerns related to security, screening, and information sharing. As a result of this decision, Syrian citizens are prohibited from entering the United States, along with nationals from other countries and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expressed their support for the airstrikes. They referred to these actions as a crucial move to undermine ISIS efforts to reorganize and launch new attacks.

# NEW INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a 13-point proposal aimed at integrating the SDF. According to reports, this proposal involves reorganizing the SDF into three divisions within the Syrian army, deploying additional government forces to northeastern Syria, and placing the SDF under the authority of the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
An SDF delegation will soon be sent to travel to Damascus to discuss several outstanding issues related to military integration, including the status of YPJ units, specific SDF commanders within the MoD, and the internal security forces of the SDF.
Additionally, reports indicated that the Syrian government and SDF agreed to finalize negotiations concerning the military and security dimensions of the March 10 agreement this year. However, discussions on unresolved political issues, such as decentralization and constitutional matters, will be postponed until next year.

# POTENTIAL CHANGE OF TURKISH POSITION

Turkey may have softened its stance on some elements of the negotiations regarding the integration of SDF in the new Syrian army after Thomas Barrack met with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan on December 16. Fidan had previously demanded that the SDF integrate into the Syrian army as individuals instead of as divisions. Following the Barrack meeting, Fidan reversed his position, stating on December 17 that Turkey would not pursue military action against the SDF and expressed optimism about the integration negotiations.
This new position comes inline with a recent declaration of Mazloum Abdi. The SDF commander declared on December 13 that “neighboring countries” are not “as hostile as before” toward the SDF and that the “SDF’s presence” is no longer an “excuse for war.”

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- The United Kingdom sanctioned two Syrian army commanders and three Turkish-backed armed factions on December 19 for committing human rights abuses during the Syrian coastal massacres in early March. All of these entities are currently integrated into the Syrian army.
-Transitional Government forces launched an attack on the town of Majdal in the Suweida province countryside using drones and mortars, leading to injuries for two individuals. The Suweida National Defense Forces Command stated that it would respond decisively to any ceasefire violations and attempts to enter the region.
- Transitional Government forces have increased checkpoints and patrols around the Aleppo neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyeh. The passage of fuel and basic needs into the neighborhoods is not allowed anymore.

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# EVALUATION

This week, we want to highlight an interview with Rohilat Afrin, the General Commander of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ). In this conversation, she comes back on the history of her structure and shares her perspectives regarding the ongoing negociation between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Transitional Government.
"Today, we [the YPJ] aren’t even fully integrated into the SDF. Of course, when there is a general interest, if this land is under attack, we will work together to serve our people. But otherwise, we have our own command, our own centers, our own institutions, and we organize and educate ourselves within them. In this way, we protect our autonomy. The ones who make decisions and institutional changes in our forces are the Women’s Command. SDF General Command can’t change this. General Mazlum might be the General Commander of the SDF, but he can’t force me to do anything. He can’t make a change in our women’s forces or send me to a different position. Who can do that? The Women’s Command. This means that we protect our autonomy and freedom. Everyone has to know this."
As underlined in this interview, the women of YPJ are engaged in their struggle for autonomy for more than a decade. It is based on this experience that they today, with a confident voice, defend a strong revolutionary stance... a voice that should not be ignored. We encourage all of you to read this interview accessible on the website of the Kurdish Peace Institute: https://www.kurdishpeace.org/

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Proposition d'intégration du gouvernement syrien
Le gouvernement syrien a soumis le 6 décembre une proposition d’intégration « révisée » aux Forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). Il est probable que la Turquie ait dicté les termes de cette proposition. Pour l’instant, le gouvernement syrien n’a pas commenté les détails de la proposition.
En octobre 2025, le gouvernement syrien et les FDS ont conclu un accord « verbal » et « préliminaire » pour intégrer les FDS au ministère syrien de la Défense (MoD) à travers diverses formations distinctes, comprenant au moins trois divisions et plusieurs brigades indépendantes. La proposition du 6 décembre manque de plusieurs ou de tous les détails inclus dans l’accord d’octobre précédent.
L'insistance de la Turquie pour que les combattants des FDS s'intègrent au ministère de la Défense en tant qu'individus et sa demande d'une « structure de commandement unique » indiquent un rejet clair de l'intégration des divisions des FDS en tant qu'unités cohésives. Compte tenu de sa forte opposition aux aspects clés de l’accord d’octobre entre le gouvernement syrien et les FDS, il est probable que la Turquie ait joué un rôle dans les modifications apportées à la proposition révisée du gouvernement syrien.
Le 8 décembre, le commandement général des FDS a déclaré n'avoir reçu aucun plan, proposition ou message officiel de Damas concernant les négociations sur l'avenir de ses forces.

Le commandant des forces terrestres de l'armée turque s'entretient avec des responsables de la défense syrienne
Il est très probable que la réunion ait porté sur les efforts visant à renforcer la collaboration en matière de défense entre la Syrie et la Turquie dans le cadre de l’accord de coopération militaire signé en août 2025.
Le moment choisi pour cette réunion est particulièrement important, alors que le gouvernement turc continue d’articuler des justifications politiques en faveur d’une éventuelle opération militaire conjointe avec la Syrie contre les FDS. Le 12 décembre, jour même de la réunion, un porte-parole du ministère turc de la Défense a réitéré que les FDS devaient s'intégrer dans l'armée syrienne sur une « base individuelle » plutôt que sous forme d'unités cohésives.
La coordination entre les forces terrestres turques et syriennes sera essentielle pour toute préparation conduisant à une éventuelle offensive conjointe ou à des opérations turques sur le territoire syrien.

Déploiements militaires turcs sur NES
Le 7 décembre, des renforts militaires turcs ont été envoyés à Afrin et Manbij, dans la province d'Alep. En outre, un convoi turc composé de 20 véhicules lourds et moyens est entré dans la région occupée de Serekaniye.
Le 12 décembre, le ministère turc de la Défense a réfuté les affirmations selon lesquelles les images montrant des unités turques déployées sur des positions syriennes indiquaient des préparatifs pour une opération militaire imminente. Le ministère a décrit les mouvements de troupes représentés dans les images comme des « rotations de routine ».
Un porte-parole des FDS a déclaré le 11 décembre que les FDS n’avaient détecté aucun signe de « préparation turque à une opération militaire majeure » le long des lignes de front avec le gouvernement syrien ou les forces turques.
L’armée turque avait déjà déployé d’importants moyens militaires sur la base aérienne de Kuweires, dans la province d’Alep, le 28 septembre. Compte tenu des positions établies de la Turquie et de sa supériorité aérienne sur les FDS, l’armée turque pourrait potentiellement lancer des opérations offensives contre les FDS depuis les zones occupées de Syrie.

Attaque contre une patrouille américaine
Le 13 décembre, une embuscade a entraîné la mort de deux soldats américains et d'un traducteur américain, tandis que trois autres membres du personnel américain ont été blessés. L'embuscade s'est produite lors d'un engagement clé des dirigeants dans la région de Homs, visant à soutenir les opérations de lutte contre l'EI en cours dans la région.
Le ministère syrien de l’Intérieur a indiqué que l’agresseur était un membre des forces de sécurité syriennes qui était sur le point d’être licencié en raison de ses opinions extrémistes.
Donald Trump a qualifié l'attaque d'attaque directe de l'Etat islamique contre les forces américaines dans une « zone dangereuse non entièrement contrôlée par le gouvernement de transition syrien », promettant « des représailles très graves ».

Le gouvernement de transition syrien a cessé d'importer du pétrole des champs sous contrôle kurde
Le 8 décembre, un responsable de l’Administration autonome du nord et de l’est de la Syrie (AANES) a annoncé que le gouvernement de transition syrien avait cessé d’importer du pétrole provenant de champs contrôlés par les Kurdes. Les FDS fournissent du pétrole au gouvernement syrien depuis février 2025.
Bien que les raisons derrière l'arrêt des importations de pétrole du nord-est par le gouvernement syrien restent floues, cela pourrait indiquer que le gouvernement syrien anticipe le transfert imminent des champs de pétrole et de leurs revenus des FDS dans le cadre d'un accord d'intégration. Les gouvernements syrien et turc ont affirmé que les FDS devaient transférer le contrôle de tous les champs pétroliers au gouvernement syrien d’ici la fin de l’année.

Développements continus :
- Les FDS ont condamné les "incitations dangereuses" de la part de groupes armés affiliés au ministère de la Défense après que des célébrations publiques ont éclaté dans plusieurs villes syriennes pour commémorer la chute du régime Baas. Ils ont souligné que ces incidents ne sont pas des incidents isolés mais font plutôt partie d'un effort « systématique » visant à inciter à la haine, à raviver une rhétorique qui divise et à mettre en péril la paix civile.
- Les données des organisations de défense des droits de l'homme et de divers médias indiquent que la violence contre les femmes a pris un caractère systématique au cours de l'année écoulée. Depuis le 8 décembre 2024, 650 femmes au total, dont 29 enfants, ont perdu la vie pour diverses causes telles que les restes de guerre, les attaques armées, les agressions sectaires, la violence domestique et la violence sociétale plus large. Le plus grand nombre de cas a été enregistré dans les régions qui restent sous le contrôle du gouvernement de transition syrien.
- Lors des manifestations commémorant le premier anniversaire de la chute du régime d'Assad, des dizaines d'habitants de la ville méridionale de Suweida se sont rassemblés pour revendiquer leur « droit à l'autodétermination ».

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# SYRIAN GOVERNMENT INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a “revised” integration proposal to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on December 6. It is likely that Turkey dictated the terms of this proposal. As of now, the Syrian government has not commented on the specifics of the proposal.
In October 2025, the Syrian government and the SDF reached a “verbal” and “preliminary” agreement to incorporate the SDF into the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) through various distinct formations, including at least three divisions and several independent brigades. The December 6 proposal lacks several or all details included in the earlier October agreement.
Turkey's insistence that SDF fighters integrate into the MoD as individuals and its demand for a “single command structure” indicate a clear rejection of integrating SDF divisions as cohesive units. Considering its strong opposition to key aspects of the October agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF, it is likely that Turkey played a role in the modifications to the Syrian government’s revised proposal.
On December 8, the General Command of SDF said that it has not received any plan, proposal or official message from Damascus regarding negotiations over the future of its forces.

# TURKISH ARMY GROUND FORCES COMMANDER HOLD DISCUSSIONS WITH SYRIAN DEFENSE OFFICIALS

It is very likely that the meeting addressed efforts to bolster Syrian-Turkish defense collaboration under the military cooperation agreement signed in August 2025.
The timing of this meeting is particularly significant, as the Turkish government continues to articulate political justifications for a potential joint military operation with Syria against SDF. On December 12, same day of the meeting, a spokesperson for the Turkish Defense Ministry reiterated that the SDF must integrate into the Syrian army on an “individual basis” rather than as cohesive units.
Coordination between Turkish and Syrian ground forces will be essential for any preparations leading to a possible joint offensive or Turkish operations within Syrian territory.

# TURKISH MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS TO NES

On December 7, Turkish military reinforcements were dispatched to Afrin and Manbij in Aleppo Province. Additionally, a Turkish convoy, comprising 20 heavy and medium vehicles, entered the occupied region of Serekaniye.
On December 12, the Turkish Defense Ministry refuted claims that the footage showing Turkish units deploying to Syrian positions indicated preparations for an impending military operation. The ministry described the troop movements depicted in the footage as “routine rotations.”
An SDF spokeperson shared on December 11 that the SDF has not detected any signs of Turkish “readiness for a major military operation” along the frontlines with either the Syrian government or Turkish forces.
The Turkish military previously deployed significant military assets to Kuweires Airbase in Aleppo Province, on September 28. Given Turkey’s established positions and air superiority over the SDF, the Turkish military could potentially launch offensive operations against the SDF from occupied areas of Syria.

# ATTACK ON US PATROL

On December 13, an ambush resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and one American translator, while three other US personnel were injured. The ambush occurred during a key leader engagement in the region of Homs, aimed at supporting ongoing counter-ISIS operations in the region.
Syria’s Interior Ministry reported that the assailant was a member of the Syrian security forces who was on the verge of dismissal due to his extremist views.
Donald Trump characterized the attack as a direct assault by ISIS on U.S. forces in a "dangerous area not fully controlled by the Syrian transitional government," vowing “very serious retaliation.”

# SYRIAN TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT STOPPED IMPORTING OIL FROM KURDISH-CONTROLLED FIELDS

On December 8, an official from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) announced that the Syrian transitional government has ceased importing oil from Kurdish-controlled fields. SDF have been supplying oil to the Syrian government since February 2025.
While the reasons behind the Syrian government's halt in oil imports from the northeast remain unclear, it may indicate that the Syrian government anticipates the imminent transfer of oil fields and their revenues from the SDF as part of an integration agreement. Both the Syrian and Turkish governments have asserted that the SDF must transfer control of all oil fields to the Syrian government by the end of the year.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- SDF condemned the "dangerous incitement" from armed groups affiliated with the MoD after public celebrations erupted in various Syrian cities to commemorate the fall of the Baath regime. They emphasized that these incidents are not isolated incidents but rather part of a "systematic" effort to incite hatred, reignite divisive rhetoric, and jeopardize civil peace.
- Data from human rights organizations and various media indicate that violence against women has taken on a systematic character over the past year. Since 8 December 2024, a total of 650 women, including 29 children, have lost their lives due to various causes such as remnants of war, armed attacks, sectarian assaults, domestic violence and broader societal violence. The highest number of cases were recorded in regions that remain under the control of the Syrian transitional government.
- During demonstrations commemorating the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, dozens of residents in the southern city of Suweida gathered to claim their “right to self-determination.”

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# EVALUATION

This week saw many developments surrounding the SDF and important events in Syria itself. At present, the movements of Turkish troops and the forces of the Ministry of Defence of the interim government have ceased, but this is no time to relax.

We have been closely monitoring the situation surrounding the anniversary celebrations of the fall of the regime. Large public celebrations were prohibited in the autonomous region of North-East Syria, which seemed a reasonable decision in the context of what is happening in the country: such gatherings would have been a convenient place for supporters of the Jolani regime and followers of ISIS and the SNA to carry out mass killings and provocations. Celebrating the anniversary of their triumph, the jihadists of the new Syrian army actively distributed videos with threats against SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and promises of a march on Hasakah (a city in the Jazira canton). At the moment, there are no radical changes on the front lines, and these provocations are more a reflection of the general narrative prevailing within the Jolani armed forces.

Against this backdrop, Damascus is setting new conditions for the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army. Previously, negotiations had reached a dead end, but now the interim government is proposing new rules that do not take into account the reality of the peoples of north-eastern Syria. This shows its unwillingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the situation. Autonomy remains a problem for Syria's fundamentalist government, which is aiming for a unified nation state and is prepared to eliminate dissenters. But north-eastern Syria is ready and able to defend itself, and this is stopping Jolani from military escalation, even with Turkey's support. The movements on the region's borders were an attempt to exert pressure in the negotiations and test the reaction.

The most significant news for understanding the international narrative is the bombing of three US citizens by a fighter of the new Syrian army. The US authorities claimed the suicide bomber was a former ISIS member. This time, the state's interests included good diplomatic relations with the interim government, so a Ministry of Defense soldier became ‘too radical an Islamist, who was just about to be kicked out of the military.’ We have repeatedly highlighted the hypocrisy of Western states on issues related to regions that are ‘problematic’ for the West, such as the Middle East, and this time the public once again witnessed American diplomats' outcry about ‘bloody jihadists killing our boys,’ while ignoring an important fact: the Syrian state is now ruled by these very same ‘bloody jihadists.’

Eleven thousand revolutionaries gave their lives during the Rojava Revolution. These people fell fighting for freedom, including in battles against ISIS. No country, no government talks about them as much as they talk about the three American citizens who served America's colonial project in Syria. This brings us back to the question of the value of human life: the interests of the ‘first world’ and the lives of its privileged citizens have historically been built on oppression and death within and beyond empires.

On that note, we will end our report for today. Still observing the situation, your comrades in North-East Syria.

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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# ABDULLAH ÖCALAN PROPOSAL FOR SDF DISARMAMENT

On November 24, Abdullah Ocalan proposed a plan for the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) to Turkish parliament members engaged in the PKK disarmament dialogue. This plan stipulates that the SDF should join the Syrian military while retaining its own internal security apparatus.
This announcement represents the first call from Ocalan for the SDF to assimilate into the Syrian military structure while preserving its internal security forces. In February 2025, Ocalan asserted that “all [PKK] groups must lay [down] their arms,” a statement interpreted by Turkish officials as a directive for the SDF to disarm and integrate into the Syrian transitional government under the MoD.
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi asserted that it “applies solely to the PKK [and is not] applicable to our situation in Syria.” Ocalan’s newly articulated vision aligns more closely with Abdi’s advocacy for a decentralized Syrian state, allowing the SDF to maintain local security governance in northeastern Syria.

# AKP PUSH FOR SDF TO HAND OVER STRATEGICAL ASSETS

On December 2, an AKP spokeperson indicated that Turkey may reassess its classification of the SDF as a “terrorist organization,” at the condition that SDF hands over critical resources and infrastructure to the Syrian government as part of its reintegration into the Syrian state.
The spokesperson also stated that the SDF would effectively “cease to be a threat to Turkey and a terrorist organization” if it submits control of strategic assets—including airports, border crossings, and oil fields—to the Syrian government.
This transfer of pivotal resources and infrastructure is a strategic maneuver to undermine the SDF's influence in NES, as it would restrict it's access to the Turkish border and curtail its revenue streams from oil operations. Both Turkey and the Syrian government have asserted that the SDF must fully integrate into the Syrian state by year’s end. A potential shift in Turkey’s threat assessment could imply that Turkey may be anticipating the SDF's adherence to the March 10 agreement.

# SUWEIDA NATIONAL GUARD CARRIES OUT POLITICAL ARRESTS, KILLINGS AND TORTURE OF PROMINENT DRUZE FIGURES

On November 28, the Suwayda National Guard executed a series of arrests and killings targeting notable Druze figures within Suweida Province. The Druze militia coalition apprehended ten individuals, accusing them of organizing a “conspiracy” in cooperation with the Syrian transitional government. Among those arrested were several influential figures of the Druze community.
On November 29, members of the Suweida National Guard recorded acts of torture against Sheikh Matni. His corpse, displaying evident signs of torture, was delivered to the entrance of Suweida City Hospital on December 2. Sheikh Matni had played a pivotal role in establishing the Suweida Military Council in February 2025, a Druze militia that confronted transitional government forces amid the intercommunal violence of July 2025. Matni maintained a close relationship with Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri; however, tensions arose following Matni's opposition to Hijri’s initiative to form the Suweida National Guard. Pro-government sources claim that Matni was arrested for advocating a negotiated settlement with the Syrian transitional government.

# ONE YEAR AFTER THE FALL OF BASHAR AL-ASSAD

December 8 will mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime. Many celebrations have already taken place in Syria. On December 6, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) issued a decree forbidding celebrations on the 7th and 8th of the month. The decree stipulated that the decision was made for security reasons, citing the recent rise in terrorist attacks.
While it is true that the recent decision of the Syrian transitional government to join the anti-ISIS coalition has bolstered Islamist group activities, it is likely that the AANES's decision to forbid celebrations for the first anniversary of the fall of Assad is motivated by a desire to maintain public order. The deadline for the negotiations regarding AANES and SDF integration into the Syrian state is approaching. In these times of tension, the AANES might be attempting to avoid protests that would oppose its governance in Northeast Syria, thereby impacting its capacity to defend its right to autonomy.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS

- Former senior Assad regime officials are funding and equipping clandestine networks in Syria to conduct insurgent activity against the Syrian transitional government. Many of the fighters organized by those senior Assad regime officials are "ghost soldiers," lacking genuine loyalty and primarily seeking financial support.
- On December 3, the Syrian General Security Service (GSS) confiscated multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and various munitions from an ISIS safe house located near Damascus. This operation is part of ongoing counter-ISIS efforts of the syrian government, which have dismantled several ISIS IED manufacturing sites in the region.
- On November 27 and 28, ISIS claimed responsibility for three attacks within Syrian government-controlled territory. This marks the group's first acknowledgment of attacks in this region since May 2025, likely answering to Syria's recent decision to join the Global Coalition Against ISIS.

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Proposition d'Abdullah Öcalan pour le désarmement des FDS:
Le 24 novembre, Abdullah Öcalan a présenté aux parlementaires turcs engagés dans le dialogue sur le désarmement du PKK un plan d'intégration des Forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) au sein du ministère syrien de la Défense. Ce plan prévoit l'intégration des FDS à l'armée syrienne tout en préservant leurs propres forces de sécurité intérieure.

Cette annonce constitue le premier appel lancé par Öcalan à l'assimilation des FDS à la structure militaire syrienne, tout en maintenant leurs forces de sécurité intérieure. En février 2025, Öcalan avait affirmé que « tous les groupes [du PKK] doivent déposer les armes », une déclaration interprétée par les autorités turques comme une injonction faite aux FDS de désarmer et de s'intégrer au gouvernement de transition syrien sous l'égide du ministère de la Défense.

Le commandant des FDS, Mazloum Abdi, a quant à lui affirmé que cette déclaration « ne concerne que le PKK et n'est pas applicable à notre situation en Syrie ». La vision nouvellement formulée par Öcalan s'aligne davantage sur le plaidoyer d'Abdi en faveur d'un État syrien décentralisé, permettant aux FDS de maintenir leur gouvernance sécuritaire locale dans le nord-est de la Syrie.

L'AKP fait pression sur les FDS pour qu'elles cèdent leurs actifs stratégiques:
Le 2 décembre, un porte-parole de l'AKP a indiqué que la Turquie pourrait reconsidérer sa classification des FDS comme « organisation terroriste », à condition que ces dernières cèdent des ressources et infrastructures essentielles au gouvernement syrien dans le cadre de leur réintégration à l'État syrien.

Le porte-parole a également déclaré que les FDS cesseraient de fait de « constituer une menace pour la Turquie et d'être une organisation terroriste » si elles remettaient le contrôle d'actifs stratégiques – notamment des aéroports, des points de passage frontaliers et des champs pétroliers – au gouvernement syrien.

Ce transfert de ressources et d'infrastructures vitales est une manœuvre stratégique visant à saper l'influence des FDS dans le nord-est de la Syrie, car il restreindrait leur accès à la frontière turque et réduirait leurs revenus issus de l'exploitation pétrolière. La Turquie et le gouvernement syrien ont tous deux affirmé que les FDS devaient être pleinement intégrées à l'État syrien d'ici la fin de l'année. Un changement potentiel dans l'évaluation de la menace par la Turquie pourrait indiquer que celle-ci anticipe le respect par les FDS de l'accord du 10 mars.

La Garde nationale de Soueïda procède à des arrestations politiques, des assassinats et des actes de torture contre des personnalités druzes:
Le 28 novembre, la Garde nationale de Soueïda a procédé à une série d'arrestations et d'assassinats visant des personnalités druzes importantes dans la province de Soueïda. La coalition de milices druzes a appréhendé dix personnes, les accusant d'avoir organisé un « complot » en coopération avec le gouvernement de transition syrien. Parmi les personnes arrêtées figuraient plusieurs personnalités influentes de la communauté druze.

Le 29 novembre, des membres de la Garde nationale de Soueïda ont enregistré des actes de torture contre le cheikh Matni. Son corps, portant des traces évidentes de torture, a été déposé à l'entrée de l'hôpital municipal de Soueïda le 2 décembre. Cheikh Matni avait joué un rôle déterminant dans la création du Conseil militaire de Soueïda en février 2025, une milice druze qui s'était opposée aux forces du gouvernement de transition lors des violences intercommunautaires de juillet 2025. Matni entretenait des relations étroites avec Cheikh Hikmat al-Hijri ; toutefois, des tensions sont apparues suite à l'opposition de Matni à l'initiative de Hijri visant à former la Garde nationale de Soueïda. Des sources progouvernementales affirment que Matni a été arrêté pour avoir plaidé en faveur d'un règlement négocié avec le gouvernement de transition syrien.

Un an après la chute de Bachar el-Assad:
Le 8 décembre marquera le premier anniversaire de la chute du régime d'Assad. De nombreuses célébrations ont déjà eu lieu en Syrie. Le 6 décembre, l'Administration autonome du Nord et de l'Est de la Syrie (AANES) a publié un décret interdisant les festivités les 7 et 8 décembre. Le décret stipulait que cette décision était motivée par des raisons de sécurité, notamment la recrudescence des attaques terroristes.

S'il est vrai que la récente décision du gouvernement de transition syrien de rejoindre la coalition anti-Daech a renforcé les activités des groupes islamistes, il est probable que la décision de l'AANES d'interdire les commémorations du premier anniversaire de la chute d'Assad soit motivée par le souci du maintien de l'ordre public. L'échéance des négociations concernant l'intégration de l'AANES et des FDS à l'État syrien approche. Dans ce contexte tendu, l'AANES pourrait chercher à éviter les manifestations qui contesteraient son autorité dans le nord-est de la Syrie et compromettraient ainsi sa capacité à défendre son droit à l'autonomie.

Évolution de la situation :
- D'anciens hauts responsables du régime d'Assad financent et équipent des réseaux clandestins en Syrie pour mener des activités insurrectionnelles contre le gouvernement de transition syrien. Nombre de combattants organisés par ces mêmes responsables sont des « soldats fantômes », dépourvus de loyauté véritable et recherchant avant tout un soutien financier. Le 3 décembre, les services de sécurité généraux syriens (GSS) ont saisi plusieurs engins explosifs improvisés (EEI) et diverses munitions dans une planque de l'EI située près de Damas.

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Abdullah Ocalan proposal for SDF disarmament
On November 24, Abdullah Ocalan proposed a plan for the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) to Turkish parliament members engaged in the PKK disarmament dialogue. This plan stipulates that the SDF should join the Syrian military while retaining its own internal security apparatus.
This announcement represents the first call from Ocalan for the SDF to assimilate into the Syrian military structure while preserving its internal security forces. In February 2025, Ocalan asserted that “all [PKK] groups must lay [down] their arms,” a statement interpreted by Turkish officials as a directive for the SDF to disarm and integrate into the Syrian transitional government under the MoD.
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi asserted that it “applies solely to the PKK [and is not] applicable to our situation in Syria.” Ocalan’s newly articulated vision aligns more closely with Abdi’s advocacy for a decentralized Syrian state, allowing the SDF to maintain local security governance in northeastern Syria.

AKP push for SDF to hand over strategical assets
On December 2, an AKP spokeperson indicated that Turkey may reassess its classification of the SDF as a “terrorist organization,” at the condition that SDF hands over critical resources and infrastructure to the Syrian government as part of its reintegration into the Syrian state.
The spokesperson also stated that the SDF would effectively “cease to be a threat to Turkey and a terrorist organization” if it submits control of strategic assets—including airports, border crossings, and oil fields—to the Syrian government.
This transfer of pivotal resources and infrastructure is a strategic maneuver to undermine the SDF's influence in NES, as it would restrict it's access to the Turkish border and curtail its revenue streams from oil operations. Both Turkey and the Syrian government have asserted that the SDF must fully integrate into the Syrian state by year’s end. A potential shift in Turkey’s threat assessment could imply that Turkey may be anticipating the SDF's adherence to the March 10 agreement.

Suweida National Guard carries out political arrests, killings and torture of prominent Druze figures
On November 28, the Suwayda National Guard executed a series of arrests and killings targeting notable Druze figures within Suweida Province. The Druze militia coalition apprehended ten individuals, accusing them of organizing a “conspiracy” in cooperation with the Syrian transitional government. Among those arrested were several influential figures of the Druze community.
On November 29, members of the Suweida National Guard recorded acts of torture against Sheikh Matni. His corpse, displaying evident signs of torture, was delivered to the entrance of Suweida City Hospital on December 2. Sheikh Matni had played a pivotal role in establishing the Suweida Military Council in February 2025, a Druze militia that confronted transitional government forces amid the intercommunal violence of July 2025. Matni maintained a close relationship with Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri; however, tensions arose following Matni's opposition to Hijri’s initiative to form the Suweida National Guard. Pro-government sources claim that Matni was arrested for advocating a negotiated settlement with the Syrian transitional government.

One year after the fall of Bashar Al-Assad
December 8 will mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime. Many celebrations have already taken place in Syria. On December 6, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) issued a decree forbidding celebrations on the 7th and 8th of the month. The decree stipulated that the decision was made for security reasons, citing the recent rise in terrorist attacks.
While it is true that the recent decision of the Syrian transitional government to join the anti-ISIS coalition has bolstered Islamist group activities, it is likely that the AANES's decision to forbid celebrations for the first anniversary of the fall of Assad is motivated by a desire to maintain public order. The deadline for the negotiations regarding AANES and SDF integration into the Syrian state is approaching. In these times of tension, the AANES might be attempting to avoid protests that would oppose its governance in Northeast Syria, thereby impacting its capacity to defend its right to autonomy.

Continuous developments:
- Former senior Assad regime officials are funding and equipping clandestine networks in Syria to conduct insurgent activity against the Syrian transitional government. Many of the fighters organized by those senior Assad regime officials are "ghost soldiers," lacking genuine loyalty and primarily seeking financial support.
- On December 3, the Syrian General Security Service (GSS) confiscated multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and various munitions from an ISIS safe house located near Damascus. This operation is part of ongoing counter-ISIS efforts of the syrian government, which have dismantled several ISIS IED manufacturing sites in the region.
- On November 27 and 28, ISIS claimed responsibility for three attacks within Syrian government-controlled territory. This marks the group's first acknowledgment of attacks in this region since May 2025, likely answering to Syria's recent decision to join the Global Coalition Against ISIS.

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Suriye ordusu da terör örgütünün saldırılarına uzun namlulu silahlar ve insansız hava araçlarıyla (İHA) karşılık verdi.

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Évaluation :

L’échéance du 10 mars pour le cessez-le-feu approche à grands pas, mais l’enlisement des négociations n’inspire guère confiance quant à une résolution diplomatique des tensions entre le Nouveau Gouvernement Syrien et l’Administration Autonome des Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (DAANES). La population manifeste, la DAANES rejette en conséquence l’idée d’une Syrie arabe unifiée proposée par Jolani, et le gouvernement lui-même n’est pas prêt à accepter les notions de fédéralisation et de coexistence des peuples et des cultures sur la base de l’égalité et de l’émancipation des femmes.

La stratégie de la puissance hégémonique pour une résolution pacifique du « problème kurde » se révèle manifestement inefficace en Syrie. Les pourparlers de paix entamés début 2025 pouvaient paraître naïfs et peu fiables, mais ils ont donné aux FDS le temps d’analyser la situation et de préparer leurs actions, et ils ont considérablement réduit la marge de manœuvre de Jolani. Le gouvernement syrien est dos au mur : il doit se comporter de manière appropriée pour ne pas perdre la reconnaissance des grandes puissances internationales. Le système néolibéral mondial impose ses propres règles, selon lesquelles tout soutien ouvert au djihadisme radical est inacceptable, ce qui limite considérablement les options de Jolani, le contraignant à de vaines provocations armées contre les FDS et à des déclarations vagues. Pendant ce temps, les populations syriennes qui ne disposent pas des moyens de se défendre de manière indépendante subissent les attaques brutales des forces gouvernementales. Le manque persistant d'autonomie et de moyens de défense pour les Druzes et les Alaouites conduit à leur assassinat systématique.

Dans ce contexte, le nord-ouest apparaît comme une région bien plus stable de Syrie que les autres. Bien sûr, la situation y est également diverse, mais en général, l'Administration autonome et les autres organes d'autogestion parviennent à créer les conditions nécessaires à la poursuite des changements révolutionnaires, malgré les tensions militaires constantes, les menaces d'invasion de la Turquie, du gouvernement syrien et de Daech, et les difficultés économiques.

Et, bien sûr, il est impossible de ne pas mentionner une date importante cette semaine : le 27 novembre, jour de la fondation du PKK. Tout au long de l'année, l'histoire s'est déroulée sous nos yeux : la dissolution du parti qui a rendu possible la révolution dans le nord-est de la Syrie, l'ajustement du paradigme d'Öcalan, le retrait des guérilleros des montagnes du Kurdistan du Nord. Nous souhaitons ici souligner comment la capacité d'analyser la réalité et le changement avec un regard critique peut contribuer à la réalisation d'un projet révolutionnaire. L'histoire du PKK est longue et comporte des pages sombres, mais en tant qu'anarchistes, nous ne pouvons qu'admirer cette capacité à reconnaître ses erreurs, à abandonner le paradigme marxiste-léniniste pour embrasser le socialisme libertaire et le confédéralisme démocratique, et à concevoir le parti comme un instrument au service du changement révolutionnaire, et non comme une fin en soi.

Ce jour-là, des célébrations ont eu lieu dans tout le nord-est de la Syrie. Pour les habitants de cette région, le PKK n'est pas qu'une simple organisation, c'est un symbole de libération et d'unité entre les peuples. Avec la dissolution du PKK, l'étendard de la liberté passe enfin du parti devenu symbole aux mains d'une multitude de révolutionnaires dans cette région et à travers le monde.

Salutations révolutionnaires ! 🖤

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Par des Anarchistes au Nord-Est Syrien

Manifestations dans les villes alaouites des zones côtières syriennes :

Mardi, des manifestations ont éclaté dans la région côtière de Syrie, majoritairement peuplée par la communauté alaouite. Ces protestations ont été déclenchées par un appel de Ghazal Ghazal, chef spirituel du Conseil suprême alaouite de Syrie, qui a exhorté les citoyens à revendiquer « le fédéralisme et la décentralisation politique, la fin du nettoyage ethnique, des meurtres, des enlèvements et des séquestrations, ainsi que la libération des prisonniers ».

Des manifestations coordonnées se sont déroulées dans des villes et villages tels que Jableh, Tartous, Baniyas et les régions environnantes. Les forces de sécurité sont intervenues à plusieurs endroits pour disperser les rassemblements, ce qui a entraîné des affrontements avec les manifestants.

L'Administration autonome du Nord et de l'Est de la Syrie (AANES) a publié un communiqué avertissant que les civils et les manifestants pacifiques sont « pris pour cible ». Il a été affirmé que les agressions contre les manifestants défendant leurs droits légitimes, conjuguées au déploiement de factions armées, constituent des « pratiques systématiques visant à saper la paix civile et à alimenter la discorde entre les Syriens ».

Mercredi, les habitants de la ville de Soueïda ont organisé des rassemblements de solidarité en soutien aux manifestations. Les militants souiidaviens ont affirmé que ce rassemblement s'inscrit dans la continuité d'un mouvement qui dure depuis plus de deux ans.

Tensions croissantes entre la communauté alaouite et une tribu bédouine sunnite à Homs :

Le 23 novembre, des assaillants non identifiés ont assassiné un couple bédouin sunnite de la tribu des Bani Khaled dans la banlieue ouest de Homs. Avec le sang des victimes, ils ont inscrit des slogans sectaires sur les murs de la maison. Parmi ces inscriptions figurait « Ya Hussein », une expression associée aux communautés chiites et également utilisée par les Alaouites. En représailles aux meurtres, des membres de la tribu des victimes ont pris pour cible des habitations du quartier de Muhajreen, majoritairement alaouite. Le Service général de sécurité (SGS) a établi un cordon de sécurité afin de contenir les violences. Les membres de la tribu Bani Khaled ont franchi ce cordon et attaqué des résidences alaouites et sunnites. Le SGS n'a repris le contrôle de la zone qu'après le déploiement de renforts par le ministère syrien de la Défense.

Suite à ces événements, le SGS a instauré un couvre-feu temporaire à Homs. La Direction de la santé de Homs a fait état de 18 blessés le 23 novembre, sans toutefois confirmer de décès. On observe une escalade notable des violences sectaires visant les communautés alaouites dans l'ouest de Homs : quatre civils alaouites ont été tués lors d'attaques à caractère sectaire entre le 25 octobre et le 22 novembre. En mai 2025, des hommes armés et masqués non identifiés ont ciblé spécifiquement les Alaouites dans l'ouest de Homs, perpétrant une série d'attaques sectaires depuis le début de l'année 2025.

Opération des FOI à Beit Jinn :

Le 28 novembre, les Forces d'occupation israéliennes (FOI) ont bombardé le village de Beit Jinn, situé au sud de Damas, près de la région de Quneitra. Ce bombardement faisait suite à une opération terrestre visant à appréhender des membres d'al-Jamaa al-Islamiyya, une faction ayant déjà eu des affrontements militaires avec les FOI au Sud-Liban. Au cours de l'opération de détention, les forces israéliennes ont rencontré une résistance. Les médias syriens ont indiqué que l'opération avait fait 13 morts parmi les villageois et 20 blessés, ainsi que six soldats israéliens blessés. Suite à ces événements, le ministre syrien des Affaires étrangères a condamné les opérations militaires israéliennes en cours en Syrie, affirmant que de telles activités mettent en péril la stabilité et la sécurité régionales.

Le ministre israélien de la Défense a déclaré que le pays n'est actuellement « pas sur la bonne voie » pour parvenir à la paix avec la Syrie. Il a précisé que diverses factions armées, dont les Houthis, opèrent dans le sud de la Syrie, laissant présager d'éventuels préparatifs en vue d'une offensive terrestre sur le plateau du Golan occupé par Israël.

Syrie – RPC :

Le 17 novembre, le ministre syrien des Affaires étrangères a rencontré pour la première fois son homologue de la République populaire de Chine (RPC) à Pékin.

M. Shaibani a réaffirmé l'engagement de la Syrie à empêcher toute entité d'utiliser le territoire syrien comme base pour des activités susceptibles de compromettre les intérêts de la RPC. En réponse, M. Wang a indiqué que Pékin envisageait de participer à la reconstruction économique de la Syrie. Il a également évoqué le Mouvement islamique du Turkestan oriental (MITO), un groupe militant ouïghour anti-RPC.

L'intégration officielle de militants ouïghours dans les rangs de la nouvelle armée syrienne inquiète la RPC. Nombre d'entre eux aspirent à retourner en RPC, forts de leur expérience du combat et de leurs réseaux, afin de lancer une insurrection contre le pays.

Historiquement, la RPC a étroitement coopéré avec le régime d'Assad sur les initiatives antiterroristes visant le MITO. Il est probable que la politique de la RPC à l'égard du nouveau gouvernement syrien conditionne toute participation économique à la reconstruction de la Syrie au maintien de la coopération antiterroriste avec la Syrie, ciblant spécifiquement les militants ouïghours opérant dans la région. À la suite de la réunion, une source diplomatique syrienne a indiqué que le gouvernement de transition syrien « entend remettre 400 combattants ouïghours à la Chine, à la demande de cette dernière et en plusieurs lots ». Le gouvernement syrien a démenti cette information.

Suite des événements :

- Des affrontements ont éclaté à Soueïda, les forces gouvernementales faisant état de pertes. La « Garde nationale » de Soueïda a affirmé que les forces gouvernementales avaient violé le cessez-le-feu dans la campagne ouest de la ville.

- Le Conseil national kurde syrien (ENKS) a annoncé samedi soir suivre « avec une profonde inquiétude » les récentes célébrations organisées par Al-Charia, avertissant que les propos tenus lors de ces événements « ont pris une tournure raciste et sectaire ».

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# DEMONSTRATIONS IN SYRIA'S COASTAL AREAS ALAWITE CITIES

On Tuesday, demonstrations erupted in Syria’s coastal region, primarily inhabited by the Alawite community. These protests were catalyzed by a call from Ghazal Ghazal, the spiritual leader of the Supreme Alawite Council in Syria, who urged citizens to advocate for "federalism and political decentralization, an end to ethnic cleansing, killing, kidnapping, and captivity, as well as the liberation of prisoners from detention facilities."
Coordinated demonstrations unfolded in cities and towns including Jableh, Tartus, Baniyas, and surrounding regions. Security forces intervened in several locations to disperse the gatherings, resulting in clashes with protestors.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) issued a statement warning that civilians and peaceful demonstrators are experiencing "direct targeting,".
It asserted that assaults on protesters advocating for their legitimate rights, coupled with the deployment of armed factions represent “systematic practices aimed at undermining civil peace and fueling discord among Syrians.”
On Wednesday, the residents of the city of Suwayda organized a solidarity stands in support of the protests. Suweidawi activists affirmed that the gathering comes as “a continuation of the movement that has been ongoing for more than two years.”

# RAISING TENSIONS BETWEEN ALAWITE COMMUNITY AND SUNNI BEDOUIN TRIBE IN HOMS

On November 23, unidentified assailants murdered a Sunni Bedouin couple from the Bani Khaled tribe in the western outskirts of Homs City. These assailants inscribed sectarian slogans in the victims' blood on the home's walls. One of these inscriptions included “Ya Hussein,” a phrase associated with Shia communities and utilized by Alawites as well.
In retaliation for the murders, members of the tribe of the victims targeted homes in the predominantly Alawite Muhajreen neighborhood. The General Security Service (GSS) established a cordon, attempting to inhibit the outbreak of violence. The Bani Khaled tribesmen breached the GSS cordon and conducted assaults on both Alawite and Sunni residences. The GSS reasserted control only after the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) deployed additional personnel to the area.
Following the events, the GSS instituted a temporary curfew over Homs City. The Homs Health Directorate reported 18 injuries in Homs City on November 23 but did not confirm any fatalities.
There has been a notable escalation in sectarian violence targeting Alawite communities in Western Homs City: four Alawite civilians have been killed in sectarian-motivated assaults between October 25 and November 22. In May 2025, unidentified masked gunmen have specifically focused on Alawites in Western Homs City, executing a series of sectarian attacks since the onset of 2025.

# IOF OPERATION IN BEIT JINN

On November 28, the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) bombed the village of Beit Jinn, located at the south of Damascus, near Quneitra region. The bombing followed a ground operation aiming at apprehending some members of al Jamaa al Islamiyya, a faction that has a history of military engagement with IOF in southern Lebanon. During the course of the detainment operation, Israeli forces encountered resistance. Syrian media indicated that the operation resulted in the deaths of 13 villagers and injuries to 20 others, with six injured Israeli soldiers.
Following the events, the Syrian Foreign Minister condemned the ongoing Israeli military operations in Syria, asserting that such activities jeopardize regional stability and security.
The Israeli Defense Minister stated that the nation is currently “not on track” toward achieving peace with Syria. He elaborated on the presence of various armed factions, including the Houthis, operating in southern Syria, signaling potential preparations for a ground offensive into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

# SYRIA-PRC

On November 17, Syrian Foreign Affairs Minister met for the first time with People's Republic of China (PRC) Foreign Affairs Minister in Beijing.
Minister Shaibani affirmed Syria's commitment to preventing any entity from utilizing Syrian territory as a base for activities that could compromise PRC interests. In response, Minister Wang indicated that Beijing is considering the involvement in the economic reconstruction of Syria. He also referenced the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), an anti-PRC Uyghur militant group.
The formal integration of Uyghur militants into the ranks of the new Syrian army poses concerns for the PRC. Many of these militants have aspirations of returning to PRC armed with combat experience and networks, aiming to launch an insurgency against the PRC.
Historically, the PRC has cooperated closely with the Assad regime on counterterrorism initiatives targeting the ETIM. It is likely that PRC policy towards the new Syrian government will condition economic involvement in Syria’s reconstruction on the continuation of counterterrorism cooperation with Syria, specifically targeting Uyghur militants operating within the region.
Following the meeting, a diplomatic Syrian source told that the Syrian Transitional Government “intends to hand over 400 Uyghur fighters to China based on a Chinese request and in several batches.” This information was denied by the Syrian government.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT

- Clashes erupted in Suwayda as government forces report casualties. The “National Guard” in Suweida claimed that the government forces had violated the ceasefire in the western countryside of the city.
- The Syrian Kurdish National Council (ENKS) announced on Saturday night that it is following “with deep concern” recent celebrations called on by Al-Sharaa, warning that the rhetoric expressed at these events “took on racist and sectarian dimensions.”

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# EVALUATION

The 10 March deadline for the ceasefire is drawing ever closer, but the stalled negotiations do not inspire confidence that the tensions between the New Syrian Government and the Autonomous Administration of the Syrian Democratic Forces will be resolved through diplomatic means. The people are protesting, the DAANES consequentially rejects the idea of a unified Arab Syria proposed by Jolani, and the government itself is not ready for the ideas of federalisation and coexistence of peoples and cultures on the basis of equality and women's liberation.

The hegemonic force’s strategy for peaceful resolution of the ‘Kurdish problem’ is clearly ineffective in Syria. The peace talks that began in early 2025 may have seemed naive and untrustworthy, but they gave the SDF enough time to analyse the situation and plan their steps, and they significantly reduced Jolani's ability to act. The Syrian government has been backed into a corner: it must behave appropriately in order not to lose the recognition of the world's leading powers. The global neoliberal system dictates its own rules, according to which open support for radical jihadism is unacceptable, which significantly limits Jolani's options, leaving him with only minor armed provocations against the SDF and vague statements. Meanwhile these peoples in Syria who currently don’t have the tools for independent self-defense, face brutal attacks of government fighters. Ongoing lack of autonomy and self-defense for Druze and Alawite peoples leads to their systematic murder.

Against this backdrop, the northwest appears to be a much more stable region of Syria than any other. Of course, the situation here is also diverse, but in general, the Autonomous Administration and other self-governing bodies manage to ensure conditions for the continuation of revolutionary changes, despite constant military tension, threats of invasion from Turkey, the Syrian government and ISIS, and economic difficulties.

And, of course, we cannot fail to mention an important date this week — 27 November, the day the PKK was founded. All year long, history has been unfolding before our eyes: the dissolution of the party that made the revolution in North-East Syria possible, the adjustment of Öcalan's paradigm, the guerrillas' exit from the mountains of North Kurdistan. Here we would like to note how the ability to critically assess reality and change can help in the realisation of a revolutionary project. The history of the PKK is long and has its dark pages, but as anarchists, we cannot help but respect this ability to acknowledge mistakes, to shift from the Marxist-Leninist paradigm towards libertarian socialism and democratic confederalism, and to understand the party as a tool for achieving revolutionary change, rather than an end in itself.

On this day, celebrations were held throughout north-eastern Syria. For the people here, the PKK is not just an organization, it is a symbol of liberation and unity among peoples. With the dissolution of the PKK, the banner of freedom is finally passing from the party that became a symbol into the hands of a huge number of revolutionaries in this region and around the world.

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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SDG'den sinsi plan, İsrail detayı: Hazırlık yapıyorlar!: Merkezinde terör örgütü YPG'nin yer aldığı Suriye Demokratik Güçleri'nin (SDG) Şam yönetimine nasıl entegre edileceği tartışılmaya devam ediyor.

Ankara, SDG'nin örgütsel yapısının dağıtılmasını, Suriyeli olmayan unsurların ülke dışına çıkarılmasını, kalanların da bireysel temelde merkezi orduya katılmasını şart koşarken, örgüt kaynakları ise özellikle Rakka… https://www.eshahaber.com.tr/haber/sdg-den-sinsi-plan-israil-detayi-hazirlik-yapiyorlar-274738.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon EshaHaber.com.tr #SDG #Suriye #İsrail #terör #YPG

Mazlum Abdi: Öcalan'la görüşmeye hazırım: Terör örgütü PKK/YPG'nin uzantısı Suriye Demokratik Güçleri (SDG) lideri "Mazlum Kobani" kod adlı Ferhat Abdi Şahin, örgüte yakınlığıyla bilinen Mezopotamya Ajansı'na uzun bir röportaj verdi.

Türkiye'de yürütülen "Terörsüz Türkiye" sürecine dair değerlendirmelerde bulunan Şahin, SDG dahil örgütün Kuzey ve Doğu Suriye'de elinde tuttuğu tüm yönetim birimlerinin… https://www.eshahaber.com.tr/haber/mazlum-abdi-ocalan-la-gorusmeye-hazirim-274590.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon EshaHaber.com.tr #MazlumAbdi #Öcalan #PKK #YPG #Suriye

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# SDF AND SYRIAN GOVERNMENT FORCES CLASHES IN RAQQA PROVINCE

On November 20, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) clashed against Syrian government forces near Madan in southern Raqqa Province, accusing the Syrian government of collaborating with fighters affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS). The SDF briefly seized control of several army positions before the Syrian army managed to reclaim the area. Two combatants from the 66th Division were reported killed during the clashes.
In a statement on November 19, the SDF suggested that the attack was prompted by the presence of foreign fighters linked to ISIS within government positions along the frontlines separating government and SDF forces. The SDF released footage purportedly obtained from a government reconnaissance drone, showing a fighter in military fatigues adorned with a patch of the shahada in white text on a black background.
These accusations emerge amidst ongoing discussions between the United States and Syria regarding Syria’s potential entry into the Global Coalition against ISIS.

# ISRAEL-SYRIA RELATIONS AND AGREEMENTS

On November 18, a Russian-Turkish military delegation conducted a tour at the former Russian positions in Syria. This tour is linked to a Russian initiative aimed at reintroducing Russian military police into southern Syria. This deployment is intended to serve as a buffer between the Israeli occupied Syrian territory and the Syrian forces.
This proposal comes amid negociations between Russia and Syria regarding their economic and military collaboration. Syria foreign ministry stated recently that Syria will not allow Russians to stay at their bases unless their presence “serves Syria’s interests.”
On November 15, Netanyahu engaged in discussions with Putin regarding "strategies to enhance stability in Syria". Historically, Israel did not oppose Russia’s presence in Syria under the former regime, during which Israeli-Russian military coordination reached its peak.
Despite U.S. efforts to facilitate negotiations between Syria and Israel, tensions remain elevated. Notably, last week, Israeli warplanes violated Syrian airspace, and Netanyahu visited positions in the Golan Heights occupied by the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF). This visit was condemned by the Syrian affair ministry.

# AL-SHARAA MEETING WITH AN ARAB TRIVAL SHEIKH

The Sheikh of the SDF-affiliated Shammar tribe engaged in discussions with Al-Sharaa regarding the significant role of Arab tribes in the Syrian political landscape. They reaffirmed the Shammar tribe's endorsement of the government alongside the SDF's integration framework agreement. Jarba's son is the commander of the Sanadid Forces, a militia within the SDF of approximately 3,000 Arab tribal fighters.
The SDF and Sanadid Forces organized the Sheikh's diplomatic visit to Damascus. While he expresses general support for the government, he has moderated his stance by refuting the government's assertions that the SDF aims for secession from Syria. He has also advocated for the formulation of a new constitution on the basis that the existing one fails to represent the entirety of the Syrian people, aligning with the SDF's position.

# MIDDLE-EAST PEACE AND SECURITY FORUM

On November 18, Mazloum Abdi, Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, Masoud Barzani, former President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, joined the Middle-East Peace and Security forum (MEPS). They engaged in critical discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration between different actors in Kurdistan. The forum was also joined by the Former Turkish Prime Minister.
Ilham Ahmed underscored the necessity of evolving attitudes towards the rights of all peoples in Syria, calling for mutual respect among diverse ethnic and political identities. Mazloum Abdi drew attention to recent developments regarding Abdullah Öcalan, indicating that the ongoing processes at İmralı, where Öcalan is incarcerated, present a significant opportunity for peace and reconciliation.
The forum ultimately functioned as a venue to advance the broader Kurdish political agenda, highlighting the imperative for unity among various factions and a coordinated approach to securing political representation in Syria.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT:

- In Idlib dozens of teachers gathered outside the Idlib Education Directorate, holding banners calling for the dismissal of the Minister of Education and accusing him of “deliberately neglecting” the deteriorating state of education.
- In Suwayda Governorate, a group of women activists launched on Saturday a new women-led political movement to support “the cause of abducted women and document the violations” committed in the Jabal al-Arab region.
- The Syrian government launched judicial proceedings against 14 defendants involved in the Alawite massacres. The defendants face charges including sedition, sectarian incitement, and premeditated murder of civilians. 563 suspects have been referred to the judiciary.

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# EVALUATION

One of the drone operators fighting for the Syrian government was recorded with an ISIS patch on his plate carrier. SDF released the statement pointing out the danger of involving those fighters in government forces, shedding light on the legitimization of jihadist fighters by the state military aparatus. The credibility and veracity of these claims are contested by some US media, who argue that some fighters who are not connected to ISIS also sometimes wear the black and white patch.

While we don't see much point in debating those media, we would like to share perspective on the history of disinformation politics led by the US. Historically, the american imperialist state has demonstrated its capacity to fabricate "truth" from thin air to oppose revolutionary movements around the world.

In "Understanding Power," Noam Chomsky discusses the example of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua, detailing the extensive campaign led by US entities to discredit the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN). Mainstream media outlets propagated misleading information about the FSLN’s governance, questioned the political rights of opposition groups and the existence of press freedoms, even denied that legitimate elections had occurred. The guerillas defending Nicaragua against US proxies - the Contras - were branded "Extremists Out of Control" and accused of committing atrocities.
This strategic disinformation was aimed at justifying the US-backed Contras’ so-called "war for democracy" portraying them as defenders against a supposed communist threat.

Of course, none of those allegations were true; the states of Latin America described by the american press at the time as "democratic", states like El Salvador and
Guatemala, were in fact authoritarian regimes backed by the US to suppress popular revolutionary movements. As Chomsky explained in his book: "In El Salvador and Guatemala, the governments are run by the military for the benefit of the local oligarchies - the landowners, rich businessmen, and rising professionals - and those people are tied up with the United States, so therefore those countries are 'democracies.' It doesn't matter if they blow up the independent press, kill off the political opposition, slaughter tens of thousands of people, and never run anything remotely like a free election, all of that is totally irrelevant. They're 'democracies,' because the right people are running them; if the right people aren't running them, then they're not 'democracies.'"

US politics may have evolved and changed since the times of the Sandinistas, but the essence of their strategy remains the same: elevating an authoritarian ruler while creating a narrative that positions him as a "champion of democracy." The many civilians massacred by Jolani's forces in Latakia and Suweida, the number of New Syrian Army fighters who cut their teeth in jihadist groups including ISIS, and the consequences of the Syrian Transitional Government's policies on the Syrian people are inconsequential. The only thing holding significance here is the alignment of the Syrian government with US interests; only then will the facade of "democracy" be stamped onto their Islamist regime.

It is in this context that the revolution in NES decided to take the path of political struggle, aiming for unity in Syria and calling for an end to the bloodshed. While this proves to be a long and difficult path, it is based on the belief that another reality, free from authoritarian regimes supported by the imperialists powers of the world, is possible. No guarantees offered by those states could ever answer the need of the revolution to defend itself.

Long live the revolution!

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