Syria’s government has ordered soldiers to guard a mass grave created to conceal atrocities under Bashar Assad and has opened a criminal investigation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/world/syria-mass-grave-probe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #syria #basharassad #syriancivilwar #damascus #middleeast

An interview with @leilashami about notable events of the last year in post-Assad #Syria period, the status of the government, regional and factional conflicts and also the new internationalist project, #ThePeoplesWant

https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/12/21/leila-al-shami-with-updates-from-syria-the-peoples-want/

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15.12.25 - 21.12.25

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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/

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist

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15.12.25 - 21.12.25

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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/

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist

An interview with @leilashami about notable events of the last year in post-Assad #Syria period, the status of the government, regional and factional conflicts and also the new internationalist project, #ThePeoplesWant

https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/12/21/leila-al-shami-with-updates-from-syria-the-peoples-want/

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08.12.25 - 14.12.25

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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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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist

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Weekly highlight from your anarchist comrades in #NES
08.12.25 - 14.12.25

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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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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist

Syrian and a U.S.-led forces launched an operation against IS sleeper cells after a deadly attack on U.S. troops in the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/15/world/syria-isis-sleeper-us-troops/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #syria #terrorism #isis #us

Disparus syriens en exil vers l’Europe : ONG et diaspora se mobilisent

Nouvel article issu de notre enquête sur les exilé·es disparu·es lors de leur exil vers l'Europe.

Article co-signé avec la team Maïa Courtois, Simon Mauvieux, Valentina Camu et Majd Albukai pour @mediapart.

#missingmigrants #borders #europeanborders #syria
https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/081225/disparus-syriens-en-exil-vers-l-europe-ong-et-diaspora-se-mobilisent

NEW | U.S. Demands Return of Undetonated Israeli Bomb After Strike on Lebanon

U.S. is now pressuring Lebanon to return an undetonated GBU-39 bomb fired by Israel during its strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The failed bomb, found intact, has raised Washington’s alarm that it could fall into “Russian or Chinese hands”.

Israel’s strike killed five civilians and wounded 28, targeting residential buildings in a blatant violation of international law and the one year old ceasefire.

The GBU-39, a precision glide bomb used extensively by Israel in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, is a key tool in Israel’s campaign of assassinations and strikes across the region.

#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Syria #Lebanon

For those who want to read what Zionist Clinton said: in https://todon.nl/@ErikvanStraten/115663901094729370 I refer to https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/12/02/hillary-clinton-says-israel-has-the-worst-pr/.

@dphiffer

#ZionistsAreTerrorists #GenocideDenial #HillaryClintonToICC #Gaza #WestBank #Lebanon #Syria #Yemen #Iran #FrancescaAlbaneseIsRight

A National Commission for Missing Persons has been gathering evidence of enforced disappearances under Bashar Assad, but it has yet to offer families any clues on the estimated 150,000 people who vanished in his prisons. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/world/syria-detainee-families/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #syria #basharassad

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of former leader Bashar Assad as tens of thousands took to the streets to mark the anniversary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/world/politics/syria-one-year-assad-ousting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #syria #ahmadalsharaa #basharassad #syriancivilwar #middleeast

Disparus syriens en exil vers l’Europe : ONG et diaspora se mobilisent

Nouvel article issu de notre enquête sur les exilé·es disparu·es lors de leur exil vers l'Europe.

Article co-signé avec la team Maïa Courtois, Simon Mauvieux, Valentina Camu et Majd Albukai pour @mediapart.

#missingmigrants #borders #europeanborders #syria
https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/081225/disparus-syriens-en-exil-vers-l-europe-ong-et-diaspora-se-mobilisent

Days before Bashar Assad was ousted as Syrian president, Iranian forces and diplomats supporting him abandoned the longtime ruler as city after city fell to a lightning rebel offensive last December, sources said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/world/politics/iran-syria-assad-abandoned/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #iran #syria #middleeast #basharassad #syriancivilwar

Song"festival" met concentratiekampbeheerders

Nazi-Duitsland heeft weer Anschluss [1] met Oostenrijk. Duitstaligen zoals destijds Georg von Trapp [2] (die ook iets met muziek had - en verfilmd werd) vormen opnieuw de uitzondering.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anschluss
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_von_Trapp

Sinds het "staakt het vuren" inging op 10 oktober, hebben de concentratiekampbewaarders 366 Gazanen vermoord en 938 verwond (vaak ernstig).

Mensen, ook jonge kinderen, die de "gele lijn" overschrijden op zoek naar stookhout, worden "geëlimineerd". Op de Westbank werd vandaag een kind van 12 in het hoofd geschoten. Ook in Libanon bombardeert Israël er weer meedogenloos op los.

"Het songfestival wordt gepolitiseerd" - nee, GENOCIDE WORDT GELEGITIMEERD.

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Medical sources said soldiers opened fire toward Palestinian homes in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood, killing the woman and injuring an unknown number of others.

Separately, the Israeli army said in a statement its forces killed a Palestinian in the southern Gaza Strip for allegedly crossing the “yellow line” truce demarcation and “posing an immediate threat” to its troops.
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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/12/4/live-gaza-mourns-victims-of-israeli-genocide-that-never-really-ended?update=4150792

En de #ZioNOS zwijgt hierover in alle talen.

#ConcentratieKampGaza #WestBankConcentratieKampen #Gaza #WestBank #Lebanon #Syria #FrancescaAlbaneseIsRight

#Israel Moved Gaza’s Yellow Line And Then Shelled #Palestinians For Being On The Wrong Side

They just keep finding new ways to carve off more pieces of #Gaza & murder more Palestinians.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11t-sNxy0vA

#Palestine #MiddleEast #Genocide #Palestinian #Politics #Egypt #Lebanon #Syria #Iraq #Iran #SaudiArabia #Qatar #Yemen #Zionism #BDS #Ceasefire #ArmsEmbargo #Netanyahu #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Democrats #Republicans #DemocraticParty #RepublicanParty #Democracy #Musk #Fascism #Fascist

A massive march took place in Yemen in support of the Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian peoples and their resistance movements, coinciding with celebrations of Yemen’s Evacuation Day.

#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Syria #Yemen

Leaked photos expose an archive of death in Assad's Syria

https://www.icij.org/investigations/damascus-dossier/syria-assad-mass-murder-photos-evidence/

> Photographs of more than 10,000 regime victims capture a campaign of torture and mass murder in haunting, meticulous detail.

#Syria #Assad