Qamishli clashes (September 2018)

2018 Qamishli clashes
Part of the Rojava conflict (Syrian civil war)
Date8 September 2018
LocationQamishli, Syria
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
 Syria  Democratic Federation of Northern Syria
Units involved
 Syrian Arab Army Asayish
Casualties and losses
11 killed
2 wounded		 7 killed
1 wounded

The Qamishli clashes (September 2018) was a military confrontation between the Syrian Arab Army and Asayish forces in the city of Qamishli, Syria. The clashes strained relations between the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria and the Syrian government significantly, after a three-month period of improving relations.[1]

Background

Control of Qamishli is divided between the Syrian government and the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria. This has led to uneasy tension between the two sides, which has resulted in events such as the Battle of Qamishli in April 2016.

Clashes

The clashes erupted on 8 September 2018. According to Kurdish sources, the fighting took place after a Syrian government patrol of three vehicles entered areas controlled by the Asayish and targeted their forces with light and medium weapons, prompting the Asayish to respond militarily. Video footage showed the convoy of Syrian army soldiers standing still, surrounded by Kurdish soldiers who had their weapons in hand but pointed to the ground. After some time shots could suddenly be heard and both sides engaged in mutual exchanges of fire.[1] The clashes left 11 government soldiers killed and 2 wounded and 7 Asayish members killed and one wounded.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 "18 Killed In Clashes Between Syrian Democratic Forces And Syrian Intelligence In Qamishli City (Videos)". 8 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Editorial, Reuters. "Clashes between Kurds and Syrian army troops leave 18 dead". Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Syria: 18 dead in Qamishli as Asayish clash with regime forces". 8 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.


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