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Uncertainty prevails in Syria as the December 31 deadline approaches for the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army, a situation that is directly impacting the ongoing "terror-free Türkiye" peace process.
Talks between the central government and the SDF have yet to yield results. Reports suggest that PKK ringleader Abdullah Ocalan, who has a close relationship with SDF commander Mazlum Abdi, is preparing to step in once again to break the deadlock.
According to a report by Ceren Bayar from T24, citing sources from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, a new message from Ocalan will be shared with the public today.
The message is expected to contain Ocalan's evaluations regarding the ongoing process in Türkiye and specific assessments directed at the SDF regarding the stalled integration talks. It was previously claimed that Ocalan had sent messages to Abdi to facilitate the process.
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The "March 10 Memorandum" signed between the SDF and the central government was intended to be implemented by the end of the year.
The agreement covers the integration of SDF's armed forces into the Syrian Army and the transfer of control over border regions and oil fields to the central government. However, no consensus has been reached between the parties so far.
The failure to take concrete steps before the Dec. 31 deadline has raised tensions. Türkiye has previously signaled that it could launch a military operation into the SDF-controlled region if the terms are not met.
Analysts warn that a new military operation in the region could mean the end of the "terror-free Türkiye" process currently being conducted with the PKK.
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