Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces Accuse Turkey of War Crimes as Merger Talks Collapse

SDF soldier standing in front of the SDF flag. Image courtesy of North Press Agency.

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are beset on three sides. They face pressure from the Damascus government while working to preserve the freedoms of Kurds, Christians, and other minorities living in Rojava, even as they contend with the reactivation of ISIS cells and ongoing attacks by Turkish-backed groups.

The Syrian Democratic Forces released a report accusing Turkey of widespread violations...