Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinion
Syria's Kurds are facing significant challenges after years of resistance, as they have been abandoned by their allies. Under pressure from Turkey, they have been compelled to surrender their autonomy to the Syrian government. This shift marks a dramatic change in the political landscape for the Kurdish population in the region.
- ▪Syria's Kurds have been pressured by Turkey to surrender autonomy.
- ▪The Syrian Democratic Forces have demonstrated in Qamishli to protect their revolution.
- ▪The Kurdish forces feel abandoned by their former allies.
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| Original publisher | The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com |
| Canonical URL | https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896698 |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T18:15:02.938Z |
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Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinionAbandoned by allies and pressured by Turkey, Syria’s Kurds were forced to surrender autonomy to Damascus.Follow us on GoogleArmed members of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) military police take part in a demonstration under the banner “With our will, we will protect our revolution.” in Qamishli, Syria, September 17, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Orhan Qereman)
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