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How will Syria deal with its growing security challenges?

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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