Turkish Defence Ministry Condemns SDF for Breaching Syrian Accord

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) face allegations from Turkey of not adhering to a critical agreement with the Syrian government. The deal, aimed at integrating the SDF into Syrian state institutions, is reportedly breached, as cited by a source from the Turkish Defence Ministry.

The Ministry source expressed concerns during a briefing in Ankara about the increasing assertiveness of the SDF, allegedly fueled by recent clashes in Syria's southern regions. The source specifically mentioned conflicts involving Druze and Bedouin forces, emphasizing the heightened tensions in Manbij and Aleppo.

The Turkish government views these actions as a threat to Syria's political unity and territorial integrity, as the SDF continues operations that conflict with the accord's stipulations. Turkey has called for the disarmament and full integration of the SDF into the Syrian state apparatus.

(With inputs from agencies.)