Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has signed an interim constitution that commits to unity and inclusivity, raising hopes for ethnic and religious minorities. The agreement between Sharaa and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) could potentially lead to Kurdish autonomy in Syria, similar to the situation in Iraq. This poses a dilemma for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who views the SDF as an extension of the PKK, a militant group demanding Kurdish autonomy in Turkey. Erdogan has previously launched military operations in northern Syria to counter Kurdish influence.
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