‘Critical agreement in Syria’: This is how Turkish media covered Sharaa-SDF deal
A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) and terrorist YPG-dominated SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi signing an agreement, to integrate the institutions of the semi-autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government, in the Syrian capital Damascus on March 10, 2025. (AFP Photo)
Turkish media widely reported on the agreement between Syria’s interim President Ahmed Sharaa and the terrorist organization YPG-dominated SDF, highlighting the group’s decision to disarm and integrate into the Syrian administration.
Different outlets emphasized various aspects of the deal, including the transfer of military structures and border crossings to the Syrian government.
Hurriyet: ‘Critical agreement in Syria’
Hurriyet featured the story under the headline “Critical Agreement in Syria,” reporting that the Syrian administration and the terrorist YPG-led SDF had reached a deal.
The newspaper highlighted that Sharaa and YPG terrorist leader Mazloum Abdi shook hands on the disarmament of the group.
Hurriyet described the development as “Suit-and-Tie Liquidation,” suggesting that the YPG was being politically dismantled rather than continuing as an armed force.
Sabah: “8-point Damascus agreement for unification”
Sabah framed the deal as a step toward Syrian unity, running the headline “8-Point Damascus Agreement for Unification.”
The report emphasized that the PKK/YPG agreed to hand over control of border crossings to the Syrian government.
Sabah also underlined that all military structures previously controlled by the terrorist group would now be transferred to the Syrian administration.
Sozcu: “SDF integrates into the Syrian government”
Sozcu reported the deal under the headline “SDF Integrates into the Syrian Government,” describing it as a turning point in which the YPG terrorist organization would lay down its arms and formally become part of the Syrian state.
Türkiye Daily: “YPG surrenders to Damascus”
Türkiye Daily took a different approach, publishing the story under the headline “YPG Surrenders to Damascus.”
The article pointed out that the YPG’s decision came shortly after PKK ringleader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for the group to disarm.
Aksam: “PYD/YPG lays down arms”
Aksam focused on the disarmament aspect, using the headline “PYD/YPG Lays Down Arms.” The article pointed out that the YPG’s decision came shortly after PKK ringleader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for the group to disarm.
The newspaper stressed that the decision came immediately after terrorist leader Mazloum Abdi’s meeting with CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla, implying that external factors may have played a role in shaping the agreement.
Overall, Turkish media framed the agreement as a significant shift in Syria’s political and security landscape, with many outlets interpreting it as a major blow to the PKK/YPG’s influence in the region.
The coverage reflected Türkiye’s long-standing opposition to the terrorist organization and its broader implications for regional stability.
