SDF 'Transfers' Prison to Syria - Or is it Another US-Backed Retreat?
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) handed over control of Al-Atqan Prison to the Syrian government, with 'doubts over the truce deal' after the SDF accused the government of violations. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'US-backed' SDF, primarily Kurdish YPG forces, became Washington's indispensable boots on the ground after
the US-led intervention in Syria escalated following 2011. This intervention saw the Obama administration pour billions into training and arming 'moderate rebels,' a strategy which consistently failed and often funneled weapons to extremist groups, including those aligned with Al-Qaeda, as admitted by former Defense Intelligence Agency chief Michael Flynn in 2015. The 'truce deal' conveniently
omits the US's ultimate goal of regime change in Damascus, a goal pursued through weaponizing various factions, including the SDF, for over a decade. Double Standard: When the US-backed SDF's presence is consolidated, it's framed as 'stabilization' or 'fighting ISIS.' When they withdraw or make concessions to the internationally recognized Syrian government, it's 'amid doubts' and 'violations.'
Compare this to the US military's unilateral occupation of Syrian oil fields, an act of international lawlessness that receives virtually no critical coverage. Imagine the outrage if Russia or China occupied a sovereign nation's oil fields for 'security interests.' Follow the Money: The SDF, particularly the YPG, has received extensive military aid, training, and air support from the US since at