SDC accuses Syrian government of fueling Deir ez-Zor strife

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A representative of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) said on Thursday during a panel discussion in the city of Qamishli, northern Syria, that the Syrian government was one of the parties that contributed in fueling the strife in Deir ez-Zor, in coordination with Iran and Turkey, with the aim of controlling the areas east of the Euphrates.

SDC held a panel discussion entitled “The Syrian Crisis and the Necessity of National Dialogue” in Zana Hall in Qamishli city, with the presence of political figures and civil society institutions.

The panel discussion addressed the Syrian war, its challenges, and the prospects for a Syrian solution. It emphasized the necessity of national dialogue and ensuring the rights of all individuals. It also touched uponthe latest events in Deir ez-Zor were discussed.

Amina Omar, the Co-chair of the SDC, further elaborated to North Press that it became evident that the events in Deir ez-Zor were orchestrated and coordinated among several clandestine players, whether it was Turkey, Iran, or the Syrian government. The objective was to destabilize the security and stability of the region.

Recently, the countryside of Deir ez-Zor has witnessed tension and clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and armed groups loyal to Damascus and Tehran.

The aim of the plan was to spread chaos and sectarian tensions among the people, as well as to incite tribes against the Autonomous Administration of North and East of Syria (AANES), according to the SDC official.

Regarding the SDC-government dialogue, Amina Omar stated, “There is no dialogue between us. In the past, there were meetings, but they did not rise to the level of meaningful dialogues, and we have seen that the government does not offer any solutions to resolve the Syrian crisis.”

Amina added that these meetings did not yield any results and, as a result, they made the decision to halt these meetings with the Syrian government.

By Nalin Ali