It is unacceptable for these people (YPG) to enter Syrian institutions without breaking their chain of command. Then there is a chain of command within a chain of command. It is important for them to be integrated, not enter while continuing to be the YPG,
We are cautiously optimistic about the accord. Beyond the agreement that was reached, we are looking at how it will be implemented at this stage,
The massacres have weakened Sharaa. He has a lot of trouble internally and with the United States. It could help him show that he is not hostile to all minorities,
Still, there are so many challenges,
The general mood in Ankara is one of cautious optimism,
Will they demand a share of these oil fields, or will they follow instructions from Damascus? These are questions that will only be answered in practice,
We are ready and in contact with other countries on the Syrian issue,
In this sensitive period, we are working together to ensure a transitional phase that reflects our people’s aspirations for justice and stability, ... We are committed to building a better future that guarantees the rights of all Syrians and fulfills their aspirations for peace and dignity. We consider this agreement as a real opportunity to build a new Syria that embraces all its components.”
Syria is its own mess. They got enough messes over there. They don’t need us involved in every one,
We will give the investigation committee the full opportunity to uncover the circumstances of the events, verify the facts and provide justice to the oppressed,
Our only sin is that we are Alawites,
The civilians have begun returning to their homes,
We will hold accountable, with full decisiveness, anyone who is involved in the bloodshed of civilians, mistreats civilians, exceeds the state’s authority or exploits power for personal gain.”
To the remaining remnants of the defeated regime and its fleeing officers, our message is clear and explicit,
Whether [Syria] was going to remain as one territory or be partioned was always a sticking point,