Lindsey Graham, US congressional delegation discuss Syria with Kurdish leaders

US Senator Lindsey Graham emerged as a key backer of Kurdish rights when Syrian state forces launched a military campaign against the Kurdish-led administration in Rojava (northeast Syria) in January, introducing the Save the Kurds Act to the US legislature that threatened severe sanctions on Damascus and the redesignation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a terrorist organization.

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SDF chief Abdi says held 'positive' meeting with US’ Rubio

“It generally went well,” Abdi added, noting that “some issues” remain regarding a holding ceasefire between Rojava and Damascus.

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Top Kurdish leaders set to participate in Munich Security Conference

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leader Mazloum Abdi, and foreign relations co-chair of the Kurdish-led Rojava (northeast Syria) administration Elham Ahmed are set to participate in the high-level international security forum.

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President Barzani emphasizes rights of Rojava Kurds with SDF chief Abdi

All parties must "ensure that “the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria are protected and enshrined in future stages and in the constitution," read a statement from Barzani Headquarters.

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SDF chief Abdi meets Kurdistan Region President, French FM in Erbil

"The leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces [SDF] renewed its commitment to implementing the January 29 agreement, continuing the work in combating ISIS, and ensuring the security of detention facilities holding ISIS fighters and their families," read an SDF statement following Mazloum Abdi's meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

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President Barzani, SDF’s Abdi discuss agreement with Damascus

President Barzani also discussed implementing the agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa a day earlier.

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SDF’s Abdi says Damascus entry to Kurdish cities 'symbolic'

In an interview with AVA Media, the Kurdistan Region’s leading broadcaster, the SDF chief revealed the details of the recent deal with Damascus.

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Syrian forces will not enter Kurdish regions, says SDF chief

Abdi said the mass demonstrations held in support of Rojava had “a big impact” on reaching the recent agreement, thanking all who participated.

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SDF chief says deescalation efforts continue, calls for public support

“Despite all our attempts and efforts to stop the escalation and work towards de-escalation, the attacks are still ongoing,” Abdi told Hawar News Agency (ANHA).

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