Syria's power struggle: Who controls what, and why fighting continues

For some commentators, the current conflict in Syria boils down to the new Syrian government attacking Kurdish forces. While this is correct in some ways, it is also very simplistic.

Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know

In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes of northern Syria that they have held for more than a decade.

Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority

Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish forces. On Saturday, those forces began withdrawing from a flashpoint east of Aleppo.

Syria, US-Backed Kurdish Group Sign Deal to End Fighting

Syria’s government and a US-backed Kurdish group agreed to end their clashes with a new deal expanding the regime’s control over vital territories and resources, including oil and gas fields.

Syrian army continues advance against Kurdish-held towns despite US calls against it

The Syrian army continued its push into Kurdish-held territory on Saturday, despite U.S. calls to halt its advance in towns in the area in Syria's north.
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