SDF: Damascus Govt. moves toward escalation despite ceasefire

The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces issued a statement today regarding the latest developments in al-Jazira and Kobani, stating:

“Despite the ceasefire agreement signed between us and the Damascus government, the latter continues, systematically, its military preparations and field escalation in al-Jazira and Kobani regions, where military mobilizations and logistical movements have been observed, indicating a clear intention to escalate and push the region toward a new confrontation.

In this context, our forces were subjected today to two separate attacks in Jazira canton, in a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.

While our forces have adhered, and continue to adhere, to the terms of the ceasefire, we emphasize that the military preparations undertaken by the Damascus government completely contradict its commitments and reveal deliberate efforts to undermine the truce and push toward war rather than political solutions.

We call on the international community and relevant parties to make urgent efforts to ensure compliance with the ceasefire agreement and to prevent any escalatory steps that could threaten security and stability in the region.

ANHA