Syrian Kurds and Turkish Conflict

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Syrian Kurds face challenges as Islamists seize power in Damascus and Turkey aims to remove Kurdish armed groups from a 'security corridor.' Turkish officials link all Kurdish militias to the PKK. Kurds may seek help from Israel against Turkey. Despite calls for dialogue, Turkey insists Kurdish militants must disarm and leave Syria.

Key Points

  • Turkey views Kurdish militias as security threats linked to the PKK
  • Kurds may turn to Israel for support against Turkey
  • Bipartisan US legislation introduced to sanction Turkey for its actions against the Kurds

Pros

  • Potential support from Israel for the Kurds
  • Bipartisan legislation in the US to sanction Turkey for its actions against the Kurds

Cons

  • Turkish aggression towards Kurdish armed groups
  • Challenges in negotiations and dialogue between Kurds and Turkey