After the takeover by rebel forces in Syria, efforts to unite the various armed groups into a national army are particularly challenged by the Kurdish-led military in the northeast. Historical tensions and distrust stem from the rebelsâ past involvement with Al Qaeda and the Turkish support for the current regime, which has sought to diminish Kurdish influence. Many Kurds, like Amina Mahmoud, express concerns about their safety and representation in the new government, reflecting broader fears among Syria's ethnic and religious minorities regarding inclusion and protection under the new leadership.
How can we trust this new government in Damascus? asked Amina Mahmoud, 31, a Kurdish resident of the northeastern town of Kobani.
Some Kurds are also wary because the new government is backed by Turkey, which has tried for years to undercut Kurdish power in Syria.
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