How will Syria deal with its growing security challenges?
Summary
Fighting between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) broke out in Aleppo but later stopped, with both sides blaming each other. A planned deal that would integrate the SDF with the Syrian army is stalled. Syria faces ongoing security challenges from ISIL, conflicts with the Druze community, and attacks by Israel.Key Facts
- The Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF were expected to agree on a deal to work together.
- Fighting occurred between the two sides in Aleppo but has since stopped.
- Both parties are blaming each other for the violence.
- The deal aimed to integrate the SDF into the Syrian army, but they disagree on how to do this.
- Syria faces threats from ISIL (ISIS) and conflict with the Druze community.
- Syria is also dealing with attacks from Israel.
- The situation in Syria is occurring a year after Bashar al-Assad's fall from power.
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