The US calls for an end to fighting between Arab tribes and Kurds in Syria

The US Army has called for an “immediate” cessation of fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), led by Kurds and backed by the North American country, and Arab tribes in the Syrian province of Deir ez Zor. warning that they could lead to the “resurgence” of the Islamic State (IS).

In a statement published on Friday on the page of Operation Inherent Resolve, carried out by the international coalition led by the US, it is noted that the recent clashes caused “tragic and unnecessary loss of human life”, which is why “strongly” urges all forces to reach “a peaceful solution” so that they can “focus” on the “lasting defeat” of the jihadist group.

The clashes, the most serious in recent years in the region, broke out last Monday, after the SDF detained the commander of the Deir ez Zor Military Council, Abu Khawla, and several members of the militia after inviting them to a meeting in the city of Hassakeh. The clashes left more than 50 dead and dozens injured, AP reports. With RT

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