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Turkey has offered its willingness to play the role of mediator between Damascus And armed organizations, which hold the Syrian government responsible for the worsening of the situation as a result of its refusal to reach an agreement.
This position comes in light of the statements of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad He described the escalation as “terrorist” aimed at dividing the region and fragmenting its countries.
In this context, the writer and specialist in Turkish issues, Sarkis Kassarjian, explains, during an interview with the editorial office of Sky News Arabia, that Turkey’s role in this crisis is complex and not neutral.
Kassarjian said: “The Turkish proposal aims to highlight… Turkey As a mediator in the Syrian crisis, but the data shows that it is not a neutral party, but part of the problem.
He pointed out that Turkey, although an essential element in the search for a solution, is also part of the crisis, explaining that “Hai’at Tahrir al-Sham“, classified as a terrorist group at the international and Turkish level, began its operations in areas protected by Turkey.
He added: “According to the agreements from Sochi and…Astana“Turkey is considered the guarantor of the ceasefire and therefore no steps in these areas can be taken without its indirect approval.”
Kasardjian stressed that Damascus believes that any dialogue with Ankara must be linked to a clear plan that includes Turkey’s promise not to support Armed groups.
Damascus fears that Turkey will continue to impose its control, which could lead to frequent changes in the situation on the ground.
Although there have been changes in the Turkish discourse towards Damascus, the latter has become more open to dialogue, but requires that specific points of discussion be identified before negotiations begin.
Recent events seem to cast a shadow over the possibility of reaching a sustainable solution, as different parties continue to hold each other responsible for the escalation.
