Northeast Syria is experiencing significant power shifts as Kurdish authorities face threats to their autonomy from government forces. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are losing control to the interim government in Damascus, leading to clashes and instability in the region. The capture of key cities and detention camps by government troops has raised concerns about the fate of Kurdish civilians, trapped in limbo and fearing the return of the Islamic State. The Kurds’ aspirations for statehood clash with Damascus’ demands for disarmament, causing tension and uncertainty in the region.
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