The stability of Kurdish control in northeastern Syria has been increasingly threatened since the decline of the Bashar al-Assad government. The gripping uncertainty of the Kurdish authorities’ ability to maintain their authority has become more pressing with the forging of a new agreement between Kurdish forces and the emergent regime in Damascus. Particularly, the voices of those residing in predominantly Arab cities, such as Raqqa, are growing louder, advocating for their reunification with the broader Syrian populace.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250316-kurdish-rule-in-northeast-syria-under-pressure-after-deal-with-damascus