SDF general commander demands U.S. to fulfill obligations

CAIRO – 1 November 2019: General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi demanded the United States on Thursday to fulfill its obligations in relation to Turkey’s non-abidance by the ceasefire agreement with Washington.

Abdi pointed out that Turkey “and Jihadists” are occupying villages dwelled by Christians and Tal Tamer, which is predominantly inhabited by Assyrians. Tal Tamer is being defended by the Syrian Military Council (MFS) and others.

Turkey has not adhered to the ceasefire agreement with USA and is continuing its war.
Turkey with Jihadists, began to occupying Christian villages and trying to break into Tall Tamir predominantly Assyriens,threatened with annihilation.
USA must fulfill its obligations.

— Mazloum Abdî مظلوم عبدي (@MazloumAbdi) October 31, 2019

Despite the ceasefire agreement Turkey & proxies continue to attack northern Syria and exactly Tel Tamer area which is also populated by Assyrians. MFS with partner forces continue to defend the region from the invasion and destruction of Turkey & proxies. pic.twitter.com/i0IoQmownL

— SyriacMilitaryMFS (@SyriacMFS) October 30, 2019

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed earlier that the SDF had restored control over five villages from Turkey and proxies. However, clashes occurred earlier on Thursday near Ain Issa as Turkey assaulted the SDF, which killed eight militants fighting for Turkey as they entered a mine area.

Fifteen individuals were killed and 10 others were injured by a car bomb on Thursday in an Afrin market. The city, located in Aleppo Governorate, is witnessing recurrent bombings. The bloodiest of which took place on July 11 as an area inhabited by citizens displaced from Ghouta was targeted. Eleven were killed and 17 were injured.

Afrin has been occupied by Turkey and its proxy, the Free Syrian Army, since March 2018 when Turkey launched Olive Branch Operation kicking out the SDF.

Turkey announces end of offensive on Syria

ANKARA, Oct 23 (MENA) - Turkey announced on Wednesday an end to its offensive on northern Syria despite the end of the ceasefire agreed upon between Ankara and Washington. In a statement, the Turkish defense ministry said there is no need to continue the attack on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria as Washington informed Ankara that Kurdish fighters withdrew from border areas.