Kurdish politician says Syrian government pushes talks with SDF under military pressure
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A Kurdish politician said on Thursday that the Syrian transitional government is seeking to assert control over northeastern Syria, noting that Damascus is pushing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into negotiations “under pressure,” with Turkish involvement.
Ahmad Suleiman, Deputy Secretary of the Kurdish Democratic Progressive Party in Syria, told North Press the Syrian transitional government prefers “pushing the SDF to negotiate under pressure,” describing this approach as “negative” and warning that it could lead to an escalation extending beyond areas west of the Euphrates River.
He added that continuing along this path could open the door to a broader confrontation between the forces of Syrian transitional government and the SDF, cautioning that such a development would have repercussions for the stability of the entire region.
The Kurdish politician said that recent events in Aleppo have reinforced concerns about a government push to take control of other SDF-held areas, pointing to military build-ups and shelling around Dayr Hafir and the Tishrin Dam.
Suleiman noted that the SDF “has avoided responding directly or entering into a battle. This is exactly what the Damascus government and the Syrian army want.”
He also said that Turkey is a partner in these developments, warning that the continuation of this course could have serious consequences and push the country toward a wider internal conflict.
Suleiman concluded by calling for dialogue as the primary option and urged adherence to the March 10 agreement signed between Syrian transitional government and the SDF to prevent further escalation.