Following a recent agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to bring Kurdish authorities under government control[[2]], the political landscape in northern Syria is rapidly changing, creating internal tensions within the SDF and its allied groups. Reports indicate a power struggle is unfolding, with SDG leader Mazlum Abdi reportedly fearing for his safety amid accusations of a potential assassination attempt and important territorial losses to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)[[1]]. These developments come as the SDF,once a key U.S. partner in the fight against ISIS,navigates a complex relationship with both Damascus and Ankara.
Syria’s northern landscape is undergoing a significant shift, triggering internal strife and panic within groups aligned with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG), who have previously sought autonomy in the region.
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According to reports, SDG leader Mazlum Abdi fears for his safety, believing he may be the target of an assassination attempt. This comes as the presence of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the area has diminished rapidly, losing control of approximately 21,000 square kilometers of territory in just three days – a substantial setback for the group.
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Sources within the Syrian government indicate that Abdi has lost control over the organization. These sources claim that elements linked to the PKK, based in Kandil, Iraq, have refused to withdraw from Syria, jeopardizing any gains made. One source stated Abdi was told that the group was pursuing an “all or nothing” strategy, potentially squandering their achievements.
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The Kandil-based elements are reportedly blaming Arab factions within the SDG for the recent setbacks, and are dismissing offers of international mediation.
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Abdi is reportedly concerned that factions within the group may attempt to assassinate him and his Syrian-based team, and then blame either Turkey or the Syrian army for the attack. He is actively seeking a way to mitigate the risk, according to the reports.
