New Delhi:
Syrian rebel groups have claimed that they have captured the capital Damascus. Many media outlets, citing rebel forces, reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country. According to the Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Syrian rebel groups said rebel fighters entered Damascus early Sunday. With this, after a long civil war, President Bashar al-Assad has lost control over Syria. Let us know who is supporting whom in this long running civil war. And whose role has been played?
What are the Kurdish forces fighting against?
Kurdish forces have played an important role in the fight against ISIS. It has worked closely with the US-led coalition to liberate areas held by ISIS. Türkiye considers the Kurds to be separatists and opposes the formation of a Kurdish autonomous region in Syria. Turkey has also conducted several military operations against Kurdish forces in Syria. Although both the Syrian government and the Kurds have fought against ISIS, they also have a long history of mistrust and conflict. The Syrian government wants to destroy the Kurds’ autonomous region.
What do the Kurdish forces want?
- Demand for autonomous region:The main objective of the Kurdish forces is to establish an autonomous Kurdish region in the north-east of Syria.
- Protest against Turkish intervention: Kurdish forces oppose Turkish intervention and want to defend their territory.
- End of ISIS: Kurdish forces want to completely destroy ISIS.
- Kurdish army has been getting America’s support: Is supported by America, but America has started withdrawing its support in recent years.
ISIS increased the crisis in Syria
The role of ISIS in Syria has been extremely destructive and controversial. Syria suffered a lot of losses due to ISIS. ISIS had captured large swaths of territory in Syria and Iraq and declared an Islamic caliphate combining these areas. Massacres were carried out by ISIS on a large scale. Religious minorities were also tortured by ISIS. ISIS greatly strengthened its financial resources by exploiting oil and other natural resources in the occupied areas. \ISIS has carried out terrorist attacks around the world.
Which rebel groups are active?
The number of rebel groups in Syria is quite large and their structure and alliances have been changing over time. These groups have been getting support from different political ideologies and also from outside countries. There are many divisions among the rebel groups in Syria. The reasons and objectives of their fight are also different. Some groups want to overthrow the Bashar al-Assad regime, while others are fighting for religious reasons.
Some of the major rebel groups are
- Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS): The group is believed to be linked to al-Qaeda and is one of the most powerful rebel groups in Syria. It has taken control of many areas of Syria.
- Syrian National Army (SNA): This group, supported by Türkiye, is a strong group of the Syrian opposition. It is supported by various small groups.
- Ahrar al-Sham: This is an Islamic rebel group, which is active in Syria.
- Al-Nusra Front: This group was also linked to Al-Qaeda, but later its name was changed to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
What are the demands of the rebels in Syria?
The demands of rebels in Syria have varied over time and among different factions. Their biggest demand has been the end of the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The main objective of most rebel groups is to remove Bashar al-Assad from power and establish a new government. For this he has been fighting for a long time. The rebels want the establishment of a democratically elected government and demand equal rights for all citizens. The rebels want to stop human rights violations by the government and provide basic rights to all citizens. Many rebel groups want to maintain the unity and integrity of the country and want to save the country from being divided. Some religious groups want to establish Islamic rule and run the country according to Islamic law.
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