France 24 Discovers Syrian Gov’t, Kurds at Odds, Again
France 24, in its 2026 reporting, brings us the 'shocking' development of Syrian government forces and Kurdish factions clashing, labeling it the 'worst fighting since fall of Assad.' This framing airbrushes a decade of intermittent conflict involving these very parties, often fueled or complicated by external intervention. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, among others, has consistently
documented such confrontations since at least 2012, long before a hypothetical 'fall of Assad' in 2026. One might observe that the media's memory often resets to zero when it comes to ongoing regional complexities, preferring a dramatic 'firsts' narrative. This isn't the first time Damascus and Kurdish-led forces have squared off in Syria, nor is it likely to be the last. Perhaps France 24's
editors should consult a historical timeline for events that haven't even happened yet.