Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF Denies Involvement in Deadly Manbij Bombing, Blames Turkey-Backed Groups
By Kardo Roj
MANBIJ, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) denied any involvement in the deadly car bombing that struck Manbij on Monday morning, killing 21 people, mostly women, and injuring others.
In an official statement, the SDF condemned the attack, labeling it an act of terror. “Our forces strongly denounce the latest terrorist bombing in Manbij this morning,” the statement read.
SDF Blames Turkey-Backed Factions
The SDF attributed the attack to Turkey-backed armed factions, accusing them of deliberately destabilizing the region. “The culture of car bombings, internal strife, terrorism, chaos, and incitement is deeply embedded in the actions of these mercenary groups,” the statement claimed. The SDF alleged that such attacks are meant to instill fear among civilians and suppress dissent over worsening conditions in Manbij.
The statement further accused these factions of looting, theft, and sexual violence, asserting that the attack was designed to prevent public protests against these abuses.
Call for Investigation
The SDF claimed its counter-terrorism units have significant expertise in uncovering those responsible for such attacks and expressed willingness to share its findings with Damascus authorities. “Our forces, with extensive experience in criminal investigations, offer their expertise to Damascus to expose the real perpetrators behind these bombings,” the statement added.
The SDF also criticized the tendency to blame them immediately after such incidents without evidence or investigation, calling it a deliberate attempt to mislead public opinion and cover up the real perpetrators.
Rising Tensions in Manbij
Manbij, a city in northern Syria under SDF control, has been a frequent target of attacks, often attributed to ISIS sleeper cells and other armed groups. The latest bombing, one of the deadliest in recent months, raises renewed concerns over security and stability in the region.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but the political blame game continues, with each side pointing fingers at its rivals.