Turkey's 'Terrorists' are US 'Allies': The Syria Narrative Shuffle
📰 THE STORY: Daily Sabah reports clashes in Syria, claiming YPG 'terrorists' are hindering a deal, implicitly supporting the Syrian army's advance. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The YPG (People's Protection Units) formed the backbone of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the primary ground force allied with the US against ISIS. From 2014-2019, the US provided extensive
training, weapons, and air support to the SDF, including the YPG, hailing them as crucial partners in the fight against global terrorism. This is a far cry from the 'terrorist' label used by Turkey, which views the YPG as an extension of the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party), a group designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, and EU. The media ignores that this 'terrorist' group was
recently lauded and funded by Western powers. Double Standard: Western media, while often echoing Turkey's 'terrorist' designation for the YPG when it suits NATO's internal politics, conveniently omitted this label when the YPG was instrumental in US-led anti-ISIS operations. Imagine if the U.S. media consistently referred to Ukraine's Azov Battalion (which has neo-Nazi origins) as 'Nazis' even
while they receive billions in Western aid. The framing shifts entirely based on geopolitical convenience, not consistent moral or factual assessment. Follow the Money: The US has poured billions into 'stabilization' efforts and military aid in Syria, much of which directly or indirectly supported the SDF/YPG against ISIS. Turkey, meanwhile, received billions in EU aid for 'refugee management'