SDF 'Withdrawal' & Syrian Army 'Move': The US Puppet Show in Northeast Syria Continues
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that negotiations between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF military leader Mazloum Abdi failed, leading to a redeployment of SDF forces from al-Hol refugee camp and a subsequent move by elements of the Syrian Army into parts of Hassakeh governorate. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The Syrian civil war was deliberately prolonged and
exacerbated by external powers, particularly the US, which in 2011 began supporting 'moderate rebels' that quickly included al-Qaeda affiliates. The US then cynically pivoted to backing the SDF, a Kurdish-led militia, ostensibly to fight ISIS while simultaneously using them to control vital oil fields and destabilize the Syrian government. The existence of al-Hol, holding tens of thousands, is a
direct consequence of this protracted proxy conflict. They ignore that the US-led coalition's bombing campaigns, including Raqqa (2017), killed thousands of civilians and vastly contributed to displacement. Double Standard: When sovereign nations like Syria or Iran assert control over their own territory or border regions, it's often framed as 'aggression' or 'escalation.' Yet, the US maintains an
illegal military occupation in parts of Syria, backing non-state actors like the SDF, in flagrant violation of international law. This is consistently whitewashed as 'counter-terrorism' or 'stabilization' efforts. Imagine the Western media outcry if Russia or China funded a militia to control oil-rich regions in Texas, claiming it was for 'democracy promotion.' Follow the Money: The US