Civil War in Syria

[Tender Branson]

The Kurds also officially declare IS defeated:

https://twitter.com/mustefabali/status/1109338396256813056

- Mustafa Bali, head of SDF Press Office.

[Angel of Death]

Don't equate the SDF with the Kurds. It's a multi-ethnic alliance.

[Tender Branson]

Don't equate the SDF with the Kurds. It's a multi-ethnic alliance.

I'm aware of that, but the Kurds put in the most effort and their female fighters are also a big part of the success.

Also:

Berlin 1945:



Baghuz today:

[BenBurch]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

[BenBurch]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

[Crumpets]

The Turkish-backed opposition Syrian National Army is launching an offensive to take the Tel Rifaat area from Kurdish and pro-Assad forces.

Source (Arabic)

[Omega21]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

Why not? The terrorists have been defeated, and any further intervention by any foreign power (Russia, America, Turkey etc.) is not warranted, as it is up to Syrians to chose who leads their own country, not anyone else.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Assad has won. It's about over.  

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

Why not? The terrorists have been defeated, and any further intervention by any foreign power (Russia, America, Turkey etc.) is not warranted, as it is up to Syrians to chose who leads their own country, not anyone else.

Except Russians won't leave Syria, neither will the U.S., Saudis and Turks cease their involvement. The game between the powers will continue in some other form, at the expense of the Syrians, pawns in their proxy wars.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Assad has won. It's about over.  

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

Why not? The terrorists have been defeated, and any further intervention by any foreign power (Russia, America, Turkey etc.) is not warranted, as it is up to Syrians to chose who leads their own country, not anyone else.

Except Russians won't leave Syria, neither will the U.S., Saudis and Turks cease their involvement. The game between the powers will continue in some other form, at the expense of the Syrians, pawns in their proxy wars.

I mean, they did manage to do that for five decades before the civil war, so there’s no reason why they can’t do it again

[Frodo]

Now we get to sit back and wait to see where the future martyrs congregate next.  I say somewhere in the Horn of Africa.

West Africa is also a prime target.

[Omega21]

Assad has won. It's about over.  

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

Why not? The terrorists have been defeated, and any further intervention by any foreign power (Russia, America, Turkey etc.) is not warranted, as it is up to Syrians to chose who leads their own country, not anyone else.

Except Russians won't leave Syria, neither will the U.S., Saudis and Turks cease their involvement. The game between the powers will continue in some other form, at the expense of the Syrians, pawns in their proxy wars.

I know, that's the sad reality...

[Tender Branson]

The Assad army has started their attack on Idlib.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

At this point the world should do what the UAE did: reestablish normal relations with the Assad regime. Attempts to depose him failed and playing the isolation game only deepens the regime's need for Russian alliance.

[Grassroots]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

The Syrian government winning is a thing to celebrate, at least for me, a supporter of the Syrian government and a return to normalcy in Syria.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

The Syrian government winning is a thing to celebrate, at least for me, a supporter of the Syrian government and a return to normalcy in Syria.

Indeed, hopefully happy days ahead!

[Dereich]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

Why not? The terrorists have been defeated, and any further intervention by any foreign power (Russia, America, Turkey etc.) is not warranted, as it is up to Syrians to chose who leads their own country, not anyone else.

How, exactly, would Syrians choose who leads their country? They can't do so at the ballot box and they couldn't do so by taking up arms.

[Omega21]

Assad has won. It's about over. 

Huzzah!

I mean, look at the map.  Most is controlled by Assad.  And the entire situation is depressing, there's not any real reason to celebrate.

Why not? The terrorists have been defeated, and any further intervention by any foreign power (Russia, America, Turkey etc.) is not warranted, as it is up to Syrians to chose who leads their own country, not anyone else.

How, exactly, would Syrians choose who leads their country? They can't do so at the ballot box and they couldn't do so by taking up arms.

It's their job to figure that out, not yours or anyone else's, plain and simple.

[Tender Branson]

The Assad Army is making progress in Hama/Idlib, taking key towns on the frontline and throwing back the Turks and their Islamist so-called "rebel" backers.

The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) Tiger Forces launched a large-scale assault on the key town of Kafr Naboudeh this morning.

Backed by heavy artillery, the Tiger Forces were able to penetrate the militant lines at the southern part of the town, paving the way for their troops to enter.

Shortly after entering the town, the Syrian Arab Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) front troops at the southern axis of the town.

Following the fierce clashes, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overrun the militant defenses and impose full control over Kafr Naboudeh for the first time since the first years of the war.

The capture of Kafr Naboudeh is a major victory for the Syrian Arab Army, as this town is located near the Al-Ghaab Plain and the southwestern axis of the Idlib Governorate.

For the Turkish-backed rebels, the loss of Kafr Naboudeh now leaves them in serious trouble near the historical town of Qal’at Al-Madiq, which is also near the Idlib Governorate’s southern axis.

On Monday, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off their long-awaited offensive in northwestern Hama. This offensive would get off to a great start for the Syrian military, as they managed to capture two towns and the key hilltop of Tal Uthman.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-steamrolls-turkish-backed-rebels-to-capture-key-town/

Good.

The Turkish invaders need to be kicked out of Syria and Idlib needs to be put under Assad-control as quickly as possible.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

The Assad Army is making progress in Hama/Idlib, taking key towns on the frontline and throwing back the Turks and their Islamist so-called "rebel" backers.

The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) Tiger Forces launched a large-scale assault on the key town of Kafr Naboudeh this morning.

Backed by heavy artillery, the Tiger Forces were able to penetrate the militant lines at the southern part of the town, paving the way for their troops to enter.

Shortly after entering the town, the Syrian Arab Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) front troops at the southern axis of the town.

Following the fierce clashes, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overrun the militant defenses and impose full control over Kafr Naboudeh for the first time since the first years of the war.

The capture of Kafr Naboudeh is a major victory for the Syrian Arab Army, as this town is located near the Al-Ghaab Plain and the southwestern axis of the Idlib Governorate.

For the Turkish-backed rebels, the loss of Kafr Naboudeh now leaves them in serious trouble near the historical town of Qal’at Al-Madiq, which is also near the Idlib Governorate’s southern axis.

On Monday, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off their long-awaited offensive in northwestern Hama. This offensive would get off to a great start for the Syrian military, as they managed to capture two towns and the key hilltop of Tal Uthman.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-steamrolls-turkish-backed-rebels-to-capture-key-town/

Good.

The Turkish invaders need to be kicked out of Syria and Idlib needs to be put under Assad-control as quickly as possible.

Hear hear! Throw out the radical Islamists!

[Cory]

The Assad Army is making progress in Hama/Idlib, taking key towns on the frontline and throwing back the Turks and their Islamist so-called "rebel" backers.

The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) Tiger Forces launched a large-scale assault on the key town of Kafr Naboudeh this morning.

Backed by heavy artillery, the Tiger Forces were able to penetrate the militant lines at the southern part of the town, paving the way for their troops to enter.

Shortly after entering the town, the Syrian Arab Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) front troops at the southern axis of the town.

Following the fierce clashes, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overrun the militant defenses and impose full control over Kafr Naboudeh for the first time since the first years of the war.

The capture of Kafr Naboudeh is a major victory for the Syrian Arab Army, as this town is located near the Al-Ghaab Plain and the southwestern axis of the Idlib Governorate.

For the Turkish-backed rebels, the loss of Kafr Naboudeh now leaves them in serious trouble near the historical town of Qal’at Al-Madiq, which is also near the Idlib Governorate’s southern axis.

On Monday, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off their long-awaited offensive in northwestern Hama. This offensive would get off to a great start for the Syrian military, as they managed to capture two towns and the key hilltop of Tal Uthman.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-steamrolls-turkish-backed-rebels-to-capture-key-town/

Good.

The Turkish invaders need to be kicked out of Syria and Idlib needs to be put under Assad-control as quickly as possible.

Hear hear! Throw out the radical Islamists!

[Continential]

The Assad Army is making progress in Hama/Idlib, taking key towns on the frontline and throwing back the Turks and their Islamist so-called "rebel" backers.

The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) Tiger Forces launched a large-scale assault on the key town of Kafr Naboudeh this morning.

Backed by heavy artillery, the Tiger Forces were able to penetrate the militant lines at the southern part of the town, paving the way for their troops to enter.

Shortly after entering the town, the Syrian Arab Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) front troops at the southern axis of the town.

Following the fierce clashes, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overrun the militant defenses and impose full control over Kafr Naboudeh for the first time since the first years of the war.

The capture of Kafr Naboudeh is a major victory for the Syrian Arab Army, as this town is located near the Al-Ghaab Plain and the southwestern axis of the Idlib Governorate.

For the Turkish-backed rebels, the loss of Kafr Naboudeh now leaves them in serious trouble near the historical town of Qal’at Al-Madiq, which is also near the Idlib Governorate’s southern axis.

On Monday, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off their long-awaited offensive in northwestern Hama. This offensive would get off to a great start for the Syrian military, as they managed to capture two towns and the key hilltop of Tal Uthman.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-steamrolls-turkish-backed-rebels-to-capture-key-town/

Good.

The Turkish invaders need to be kicked out of Syria and Idlib needs to be put under Assad-control as quickly as possible.

Hear hear! Throw out the radical Islamists!

The best option now for Democracy is to make Rojova recognized.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

The Assad Army is making progress in Hama/Idlib, taking key towns on the frontline and throwing back the Turks and their Islamist so-called "rebel" backers.

The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) Tiger Forces launched a large-scale assault on the key town of Kafr Naboudeh this morning.

Backed by heavy artillery, the Tiger Forces were able to penetrate the militant lines at the southern part of the town, paving the way for their troops to enter.

Shortly after entering the town, the Syrian Arab Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) front troops at the southern axis of the town.

Following the fierce clashes, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overrun the militant defenses and impose full control over Kafr Naboudeh for the first time since the first years of the war.

The capture of Kafr Naboudeh is a major victory for the Syrian Arab Army, as this town is located near the Al-Ghaab Plain and the southwestern axis of the Idlib Governorate.

For the Turkish-backed rebels, the loss of Kafr Naboudeh now leaves them in serious trouble near the historical town of Qal’at Al-Madiq, which is also near the Idlib Governorate’s southern axis.

On Monday, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off their long-awaited offensive in northwestern Hama. This offensive would get off to a great start for the Syrian military, as they managed to capture two towns and the key hilltop of Tal Uthman.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-steamrolls-turkish-backed-rebels-to-capture-key-town/

Good.

The Turkish invaders need to be kicked out of Syria and Idlib needs to be put under Assad-control as quickly as possible.

Hear hear! Throw out the radical Islamists!

The best option now for Democracy is to make Rojova recognized.

While I do agree with that in theory, and they should have a state (ideally in Turkey too), that is not very practical, and you also cannot have Kurds ruling all of overwhelmingly Arab Syria and expect things to improve.

[Crumpets]

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-steamrolls-turkish-backed-rebels-to-capture-key-town/

Just so you're aware, al Masdar is operated by the Assad government. They're not necessarily fake news, but they're a bad source to use on a story where there will be clear one-sidedness, and will play up regime advances, make the other side appear as jihadi-hevy as possible (not that they need much help in this particular fight). They also have really weird ads, I've found. Ashley Madison seems to be a major sponsor.

The Turkish invaders need to be kicked out of Syria and Idlib needs to be put under Assad-control as quickly as possible.

And send hundreds of thousands of new refugees into Europe? Many of whom have been radicalized by al Qaeda and friends? Interesting that you've changed your position in this regard.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

To not see basically all of the Syrian (mostly arab not as much kurdish in this regard) opposition, especially at this point as anything but radical Islamists would be really weird.