Syria 'Ceasefire' with Kurds: The Illusion of Peace Orchestrated by Foreign Hands
📰 THE STORY: France 24 reports a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, framed as a de-escalation of conflict in the region. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011, saw the US-led coalition, including France, arming and training various 'rebel' groups, some of which were affiliated with al-Qaeda. This
intervention effectively destabilized the Syrian state, creating conditions for the very 'Kurdish forces' (predominantly the YPG/SDF) that the US later heavily supported, turning a deaf ear to Turkey's alarms about their PKK links. This US backing for the SDF was a direct affront to Syrian sovereignty and a key factor in prolonging the conflict. Double Standard: Western media routinely condemns
the Syrian government as 'authoritarian' for suppressing armed groups seeking to overthrow it, yet rarely applies the same scrutiny to countries like Turkey, a NATO ally, which regularly bombs Kurdish areas in Syria and Iraq, including civilian infrastructure, citing 'anti-terror' operations. The 'ceasefire' narrative glosses over Turkey's continued occupation of Syrian territory and its support
for proxies. Follow the Money: The US has funneled billions in military aid and support to various factions in Syria, including the SDF. This protracted conflict has been a massive boon for the global arms industry. For instance, US defense contractors saw their stocks soar during the height of the Syrian proxy war, directly profiting from the prolonged instability and the need to 'arm allies' and