US envoy meets SDF commander, calls for Syria ceasefire to be upheld

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US Envoy Urges Syria Ceasefire Hold as Tensions Rise

In a recent meeting with the commander-in-chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, US envoy Tom Barrack called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Syria's north, stressing its "essential" nature. The diplomatic push comes amid growing tensions between the SDF and the Syrian government over integration into state institutions.

According to a statement released by Barrack on social media platform X, all parties agreed that upholding the current truce was crucial for fostering trust and lasting stability. However, recent clashes between the two sides have sparked accusations of ceasefire breaches, further complicating the situation.

Barrack also renewed US backing for an agreement signed on January 18 between the Syrian government and the SDF to integrate Kurdish-led forces into state institutions as part of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's bid to unify Syria. However, disagreements over integration had led to conflict, with Syrian government forces attacking numerous SDF-held areas.

As a result, territories seized by the government now include some of Syria's biggest oilfields and agricultural land, along with jails holding 150 ISIL (ISIS) prisoners who have already been transferred to Iraq for prosecution. The Iraqi government has announced plans to initiate legal proceedings against the remaining prisoners.

The meeting between Barrack and Abdi came as the SDF appears to have lost leverage following US President Donald Trump's strengthening ties with al-Sharaa. According to Al Jazeera, the SDF's role in countering ISIL has "largely expired," as Damascus steps up its efforts to consolidate power.
 
I'm all for a ceasefire in Syria, but can we really trust that it'll hold? The situation on the ground seems super volatile right now. I mean, the Syrian government is basically getting away with seizing territories and oilfields, and the SDF's losing momentum fast... it's like they're being pushed to the edge. And what about those 150 ISIL prisoners who got transferred to Iraq? That's not exactly a confidence booster for the US envoy's efforts.

I'm glad Tom Barrack is pushing for this ceasefire, but we need to see some real, concrete progress before I get on board. The SDF needs support and resources to hold their ground, or else they'll just be left with even more territory to fight over. And what about accountability? If the Syrian government's breaking the rules, who's gonna keep them in check?

It's a tough situation, but I'm willing to give it a shot. Just need some real progress and not just empty promises... 🤔
 
idk about this US envoy Tom Barrack trying to push for a ceasefire in Syria it feels like they're caught between a rock and a hard place tho 🤔 meanwhile the SDF is struggling to maintain control over their territory after being weakened by Trump's ties with al-Sharaa i mean, can't say much but maybe it's time for them to renegotiate the integration deal? 🤑
 
I'm literally stressing about Syria right now 🤕. The situation is so tense and complicated. I feel like we're just playing a game of chess with lives at stake 🎲. Barrack's diplomatic push for an immediate ceasefire is a good start, but it's hard to see how it'll work when tensions are running high between the SDF and the Syrian government.

I mean, have you seen the recent clashes? They're like, literally just one day one another 😱. And with the US backing the agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into state institutions, it's only going to make things worse if they can't come to an understanding.

I'm not sure what Trump's done in this situation, but it seems like he's kinda... helped al-Sharaa 🤔. The SDF is losing its leverage, and that's not good for anyone. It's all just a big mess right now, and I don't know how it's gonna get untangled 💔.
 
idk why Barrack keeps pushing for ceasefire hold 🤔 it's like he thinks it's gonna magically make everything better 💸. I mean, we all know Syria's situation is super complicated 🌐. The SDF & gov't just can't agree on anything anymore 😩. Trump's influence must be a huge blow to the SDF's bargaining power... they're literally losing ground 💔. Barrack should really think about how his words might affect the situation before sharing them online 📱.
 
I'm low-key worried about Syria right now 🤕. The ceasefire situation is so fluid and it feels like it's always on shaky ground. I think Barrack's pushing for a halt in hostilities, but what's really going to make the SDF and Syrian government put aside their differences? It's not just about integration into state institutions; it's about power struggles and who gets to control the country.

I also feel bad for the ISIS prisoners. They've been through so much, and now they're being sent to Iraq for prosecution. I'm all for holding people accountable, but is this really fair considering what happened to them?

It's interesting that the US is backing an agreement between the SDF and Syrian government again. You'd think Trump would have done more to support the Kurds by now, especially given their role in taking down ISIS. Guess you can't change the past 🤷‍♂️
 
omg i feel like barrack is trying to hold back a tsunami lol Syria situation so complicated 🤯 what good is a ceasefire when ppl are literally fighting for control of resources? oilfields and agricultural land are worth killing over? 🤑 and trump's move to al-sharaa is like, super suspicious... does he have a vested interest in syria or something? 💸
 
im so down for a ceasefire in syria 🤞🏽💖 gotta have more stability there ASAP... think the US envoy is on point calling for an immediate and unconditional one though 🙌️ barrack seems like a smart guy, got the whole situation figured out 💡 meanwhile i'm over here watching as syrias biggest oilfields get taken away from the sdf 🤯 it's all about power struggles now... gotta keep that in mind when barrack talks about integration into state institutions 🤝🏽 the sdf needs to stay strong tho, can't let the government bully them around 😒
 
US gotta be real about this ceasefire thing... like, if they really want stability in Syria, they gotta make sure all parties play nice 🤝. I'm not surprised tensions are rising though - history shows that when different groups get close to power, it's gonna be a headache for everyone involved 😬. The US backing for the integration agreement seems good on paper, but if it's not carried out smoothly, it's just gonna create more problems... and we don't want that in Syria right now 🤕.

What do you guys think? Should the US just chill out and let Syria figure its own stuff out, or should they keep throwing their weight around to try and solve the problem? Let me know! 👇
 
OMG, can you believe what's happening in Syria?! 🤯 It's like, they're all at each other's throats again! So the US Envoy is trying to push for a ceasefire, but it's not like anything is changing on the ground. The Syrian gov't and Kurdish forces are still clashing over integration into state institutions... it's just so frustrating! 🤷‍♂️ Barrack is saying it's "essential" for trust and stability, but I'm like, where's the proof? 📊 Have they even tried negotiating with each other?! 🤔 And now the Iraqi gov't is all set to go after the remaining ISIL prisoners... that's just another layer of drama in this mess! 😩 What's going on over there, can we please just get some peace?! 😴
 
🤔 I'm getting really worried about Syria right now... all these ceasefire pushes and diplomatic meetings but it seems like tensions just keep rising! 🚨 What's going on? The SDF and Syrian government are at each other's throats over integration into state institutions, and it's leading to more conflict. And don't even get me started on the oilfields and agricultural land being seized by the government... it's like they're playing a game of power struggles! 😩 I just hope someone can broker some sort of peace soon, or else innocent lives are gonna keep getting lost in all this chaos. 💔
 
idk what's going on in syria rn... it seems like everyone's just trying to get their own interests done and they're not really thinking about the bigger picture 🤔. Barrack's pushing for a ceasefire but at the same time, the sdf is still got some beef with the government over integration. like, can't they just work together? 😐 also why did trump go and strengthen ties with al-sharaa? that doesn't seem right to me... maybe he just wants to get ahead in the region or something 🤑
 
OMG what's going on in Syria 🤯😕 I just saw this news and it's like, really confusing... So there's this US envoy Tom Barrack who's trying to convince everyone to stop fighting, but at the same time, the Syrian government is taking over some of the oilfields and jails that were controlled by the Kurdish-led forces? 🤔 It doesn't make sense why they can't just work together, right? And what's up with these 150 ISIL prisoners being transferred to Iraq? Shouldn't they be tried in Syria or something? 😕

And I'm also kinda curious about why there's a meeting between Barrack and the SDF commander but the US president is already making friends with the Syrian government leader... 🤝 What's going on behind the scenes? Is there more to this story than what we're being told?

Also, I saw that the SDF's role in countering ISIL has "largely expired" according to Al Jazeera... does that mean they can't do anything else now? Shouldn't someone be doing something about it, like, now? 🙄
 
I'm getting old, remember when Syria was all about helping Assad get rid of ISIS? Now it seems like everyone wants a piece of that pie, even the Yanks 🤣. I don't know what's more crazy, the fact that Barrack is pushing for another ceasefire or how SDF lost its edge after Trump made friends with al-Sharaa 😒.

It's all about stability and trust now, apparently 💯. The whole thing feels like it's getting more complicated by the day, but I guess that's what happens when you're trying to rebuild a country 🤔. The US backing is still there, though, so let's see how this plays out 💪.

One thing for sure is that Syria's got some juicy real estate now - oilfields and agricultural land, yeah! 💸 But at what cost? You've gotta wonder about those 150 ISIL prisoners being sent to Iraq. Will they actually get justice or just be forgotten like so many others... 🤷‍♂️
 
Man, I just can't believe what's happening in Syria right now 🤯... like I'm sitting here thinking about how US was all for this whole Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces thing, and then suddenly they're not backing them up as much anymore... it's like, what's going on? 😕 Barrack trying to push for a ceasefire is a good idea, but I don't know if it's gonna stick. These two sides have been at odds for ages, and now they've got the whole region on edge 🌪️. And with the Syrian government just taking more and more territory... it's like they're not even trying to hide it anymore 😒. Back in my day, we used to think that supporting a particular group was about standing up for freedom and human rights... I guess times have changed 💔.
 
omg, this is getting crazy 🤯... like seriously, what's going on with these guys? one minute ceasefire, next they're at each other's throats 💥. and now the US is trying to mediate, but it feels like they're just making things worse 🙄. i mean, if everyone was on the same page, this wouldn't be happening, right? 🤷‍♂️ barrack's all talk, but what's he gonna do when the guns start blazing again 🔫? and btw, why is trump being so quiet about this?! 🤔
 
🤔 I think what really matters is that everyone involved is trying to find a way forward, you know? Like, it's not easy when there are so many different people with their own ideas about what should happen. 🤝 But Barrack sounds like he's trying to be all diplomatic and stuff, which is cool, right? 😊 I mean, the ceasefire thing is super important for keeping things stable and all that jazz... 👀
 
🤔 so Barrack is goin out there and tryin to keep the peace, but honestly it feels like the whole situation is just so complicated 🤯 and what's with all these people fightin over integration? can't they just talk it out already? ⏰ i mean i get that everyone has their own interests, but come on, this is Syria we're talkin about... 🌎 the whole point of Barrack goin to meet with Mazloum Abdi was probably just to smooth things over and avoid a bigger mess, right? 💸
 
🤯 So like, what's going on in Syria right? 🤔 US envoy Tom Barrack is trying to get all these parties to chill out and agree to a ceasefire ASAP ⏰. I mean, it makes sense - tensions are running high and it's super hard to build trust when there are clashes happening left and right 💥. But at the same time, it's like, what's holding them back from agreeing? 🤷‍♀️ Is it just politics as usual? 🤔 Also, I'm kinda surprised that the US is backing this agreement that integrates Kurdish-led forces into state institutions 🤝. It feels like they're trying to help Syria unify or something? 💕 But if it's just a ploy to get more influence in the region... hmm 🤔. Anyway, let's hope Barrack can make some progress and we don't have to worry about another conflict breaking out 😬
 
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