Kurdish rule in northeast Syria under pressure after deal with Damascus

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Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Kurdish control over northeastern Syria has faced growing challenges and rising tensions. Will Kurdish authorities maintain their power? The question has become more urgent following a recent agreement with the new regime in Damascus. Many in the region, especially in Arab-majority cities like Raqqa, are calling for reintegration with the rest of Syria.