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SDF Proposes Demilitarized Zone in Kobani to Address Turkey's Security Concerns

Dec 17, 2024, 07:32 PM

Mazloum Abdi, the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has announced his readiness to establish a demilitarized zone in the city of Kobani, located near the Syria-Turkey border. This proposal includes the redistribution of security forces under U.S. supervision and presence. The initiative aims to address Turkey's security concerns and ensure lasting stability in the region. This move is part of the SDF's commitment to achieving a comprehensive ceasefire throughout Syria.