Tag Archives: SYRIA
ISIS attacks are increasing in Syria and Iraq
On the map above you can see the location of ISIS attacks in April 2020 in both Syria and Iraq. When we focus on Syria, we can see most of the attacks are clustered in PYD/PKK-controlled areas. These areas form an insecurity vacuum in Syria. We can also conclude an increase in the amount of […]
Qamishlo’s people push out American Convoy
The people of North-East Syria are tired of the US interference and their backing of PKK/PYD forces. They have been helping Syrian legitimate government forces, that reside under the name of “defai al-watani” or “national defense forces”. The people of Qamishlo have long been awaiting for the government’s return to the region. Reliable sources have […]
SDF can’t secure a river crossing: security vacuum in SDF-held areas continues
Translated from German Syria Democratic Forces, backed by International Coalition air support, raided river crossings used for smuggling goods and people from SDF-held areas to government-held areas on the Euphrates river’s other bank. The East-Euphrates area is known for its attacks by ISIS sleeper cells. Reports state that smugglers here pay taxes to ISIS to […]
Syria’s oil is pouring through the streets of Rimeylan
A very large part of Syria’s oil reserves are located in North-East Syria, in areas that are occupied by the PYD/PKK forces. As Syria has been under embargo for years and the economic crisis hits Syria even harder, its oil is pouring through the streets of Rimeylan, a small town near the Iraqi border which […]
۷ Reasons why a Kurdish Enclave in North-Syria is not a good idea
In this article, I will present a few simple, clear reasons WHY a kurdish enclave in North-Syria should be unwanted, as PYD/SDF claims to turn a big part of the country into a confederal state, and attempts to annex Syrian land are illegitimate, undemocratic, and could lead to great instability. You should know, these are […]