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QAMISHLI, syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – The syrian Democratic troops (sdf) condemned on Tuesday what it described as “dangerous incitement” by armed groups affiliated with the Ministry of Defense of the Syrian transitional administration, following public celebrations in multiple Syrian cities marking the fall of the Baath regime. In a strongly worded statement, the SDF stated the hostile chants and rhetoric directed against its troops and the communities of North and East Syria reflect the same “Baathist mentality” that Syrians rejected during last year’s uprising. The SDF warned that the incidents were not isolated reactions but part of a “systematic” pattern aimed at fueling hatred, reviving divisive discourse, and threatening civil peace.
The statement noted that the involvement of Ministry of Defense–affiliated personnel places clear responsibility on the Damascus administration. It argued that either the authorities are deliberately encouraging such behavior through “chaotic messaging,” or they are unwilling—or unable—to restrain the armed groups operating under their command. “In both cases, the message to Syrians is the same: the mentality of incitement persists,” the SDF stated. The group added that the region’s communities “will not be a stage for hate speech” and that any attempt to destabilize North and East Syria would be met with a firm and responsible response aimed at safeguarding social stability and protecting the gains made by local populations.
The SDF emphasized its role in defending all components of Syria and paying a high price in the fight against terrorism. The SDF stressed that Syria’s future cannot be built on “hysterical slogans and incitement,” but rather on partnership, mutual recognition, and respect for the will of all communities—principles it said were essential to protecting the country and preventing a return to crisis. Notably, by Jwan Shekaki