In August, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces clashed with Syrian government forces amid escalating sectarian violence in the country, exacerbated by unresolved grievances and the absence of effective leadership under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who is focused on reconstruction and economic development. September’s elections may further entrench divisions, as they lack public voting, potentially undermining trust and stability despite significant international investments aimed at recovery.
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