Turmoil in Manbij: Discord Deepens Between Syria and Kurdish Forces
A recent attack in the northern Syrian city of Manbij has intensified tensions between the Syrian defence ministry and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Both parties blame each other for the incident, which jeopardizes a critical integration agreement signed earlier this year to unify fractured territories in Syria.
An attack in the northern city of Manbij has strained relations between Syria's defence ministry and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Each side accuses the other of being responsible for the aggression, casting a shadow over their landmark March integration agreement.
The Syrian defence ministry pointed fingers at the SDF, claiming a rocket attack on its outpost injured several people, as reported by state news agency SANA. In contrast, the U.S.-backed SDF claimed they were retaliating against an unprovoked artillery barrage targeting civilians.
The integration pact aims to reunite war-torn Syria by merging Kurdish-led forces with the Syrian government. However, disagreements persist over the terms of integration, with Ankara urging the SDF to show commitment to the deal, while labeling them as linked to outlawed groups.
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