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The YPG/PKK terror group continued forced recruitment of men aged between 18 and 30, despite the U.S. and Turkey deal to rid the area of the terror group’s elements.
According to a document dated June 18 that was published by the social media accounts of the so-called military council of the terror group on Sunday, YPG/PKK warned Manbij men aged between 18 and 30 to submit to terror group by Aug. 20.
The terror group threatened those unwilling to join the ranks of the terror group with detention and punishment.
Occupying some 27.7 percent of the Syrian soils, the terror group forces the youth living under occupation to bear arms.
Reacting to the YPG/PKK policy of forced recruitment, local shopkeepers in Manbij had taken down the shutters in April.
In August 2016, the terror group seized Manbij district of Aleppo, located west of Euphrates River, with the support of the U.S. More than 90 perent of the Manbij population is composed of Arabs.
As the terrorist PKK/PYD-YPG group has to entirely withdrawn from Syria's northern city of Manbij and west of Euphrates in the scope of Turkey-U.S. deal, the terrorist group is selling its weapons in the blackmarket as financial source.The U.S. continues to deploy fresh weapons to terrorists especially the PKK/PYD-YPG, despite its pledge to retrieve the weapons it gave to terrorist groups in northern Syria, according to Anadolu Agency's local sources in Syria.Turkey, US complete 20th round of patrols in Manbij Assad regime deploys troops, tanks to wage war against Syria’s IdlibA 200-truck U.S. convoy including armored vehicles, heavy weapons and ammunition entered into Syria by using the Semelka Border Gate which is under the control of northern Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government (KRG).Separately, in the northern parts of Syria the terrorist PKK/PYD-YPG are selling the weapons they received from the U.S. at blackmarket. Thus, supplying the terror group with financial support and also keeping the circulation of weapons in the region this way.Two PKK terrorists neutralized in SE TurkeyAccording to the Manbij deal between Turkey and the U.S, the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group has to withdraw from the city by the end of 2018 in order to stabilize the region while also returning its weapons back to U.S.The terrorist group rather than returning the weapons taken from U.S., are displacing them and keeping them in the region that it would be used against Turkey in a possible future operation.However, the U.S. continues to provide arms support to terror groups in Syria under the disguise of so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) -- a regional proxy for the PKK terrorist group.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.
Terrorist PKK/YPG sell US weapons at blackmarket
The YPG/PKK terrorist group is reportedly in talks with Syria’s Assad regime on the proposed transfer of the northern city of Manbij to the latter, with both parties planning to provide local security. Although some observers have claimed that the YPG/PKK has entirely withdrawn from Manbij, indications suggest that the group still maintains an active presence in the city.While the terrorist group and the Assad regime appear to be stepping up their partnership, Turkish and U.S. forces have continued to conduct joint patrols in the region as part of a deal aimed at purging the area of the YPG/PKK presence. According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency correspondents based in the region, the “military council” of the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) -- a regional proxy for the PKK terrorist group -- and Assad regime officials are holding regular talks over Manbij’s political fate. Earlier this month, regime officials and YPG/PKK representatives from northeastern Iraq’s Qandil Mountain region held talks in Aleppo.On Sunday, both sides reportedly met once again -- in the same city -- to discuss the same issue.Turkish NGOs bring peace, aid to Syria’s AfrinThird convoy of evacuees from Quneitra arrives in IdlibSunday’s meeting in Aleppo was reportedly attended by Syrian Baath Party officials Fadel Jabbar, Abdullah Hussein and Ahmad Gabhan. The YPG/PKK, for its part, was represented at the meeting by Mohamed Karidi (commander of the group’s “Manbij military council”), Ibrahim Bennawi, Mohamed Guweyshi and Shukri al-Awni. According to sources close to the meeting, attendees discussed means of opposing Turkish military intervention in northern Syria and the anticipated return of regime forces to Manbij.The Assad regime and the YPG/PKK have reportedly agreed to form a joint “police force” to secure the area composed of pro-regime tribesmen and YPG/PKK terrorists. On Sunday, the group’s “military council” reiterated its refusal -- via social media -- to relinquish control of Manbij to the Turkish Armed Forces, asserting its preference for handing the city over to the Damascus regime. - Turkey/US patrols Since June 18, Turkish and U.S. forces have been conducting joint security patrols of the region. The patrols come as part of a Turkish-U.S. agreement aimed at stabilizing Manbij and securing the YPG/PKK’s withdrawal from the area.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- of which the YPG is the Syrian branch -- has claimed some 40,000 lives, including women and children.Should the Manbij model prove successful, Turkey will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria. Ankara says the presence of terrorist groups near its border constitutes a clear and present threat and has launched a series of military operations with the stated aim of clearing the region of terrorist elements.In August 2016, U.S.-backed YPG/PKK terrorists established a foothold in Aleppo's Manbij district on the pretext of fighting the Daesh terrorist group. According to estimates, ethnic Arabs account for more than 90 percent of Manbij’s population.Syria has only just begun to emerge from a devastating conflict that began in 2011 when the Assad regime cracked down on demonstrators with unexpected ferocity.*Ali Murat Alhas contributed to this report from Ankara
YPG/PKK terrorists, Syrian regime collaborate on Manbij
- US-Turkey joint roadmap for Manbij
Patrols by Turkish and U.S. troops in the region began on June 18. So far, 28 coordinated/independent patrols have been carried out by both sides.
The Manbij deal between Turkey and the U.S. focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the city in order to stabilize the region.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.
Should the Manbij model prove a success, Turkey will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria.
Turkey has said the presence of terror forces near its border constitutes a threat and has launched military operations and other efforts to rid the region of terrorists.
* Ali Murat Alhas contributed to this story from Ankara