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Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
DAMASCUS GOVERNORATE, SYRIA, JUL 9 – Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi and Syrian President Sharaa discuss stalled integration of Kurdish autonomous administration into Syrian state amid ongoing political and security challenges.
- A high-ranking delegation from the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria met with the Syrian transitional government in Damascus to discuss the implementation of a signed agreement from March, aiming for political integration and rights for Kurds in Syria.
- U.S. Special Representative Thomas Barrack stated that significant differences remain between the Syrian government and Kurdish leadership over merging their forces after the talks, as per the agreement.
- The agreement aims to integrate military and civilian institutions, including control of border crossings, airports, and oil fields by the central government, but its implementation has lagged and crucial details remain unresolved, especially regarding the status of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
- Both sides emphasized the need for cooperation on security and military matters to prevent conflict between the forces involved, highlighting the need for progress in merging the forces to shape an inclusive future for Syria.
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