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Syria defence minister says open to talks with Kurds, but ready to use 'force'


Syrian Kurds demonstrate in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northeastern Syrian town of Qamishli. (Credit: Delil Souleiman/AFP via Getty Images)

Syria's defense minister said the interim authorities were open to talks with a Kurdish-led group on its dismantling but did not rule out the use of force should negotiations fail.

"The door to negotiation with the [Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces] SDF is currently open," Murhaf Abu Qasra told reporters including AFP, but "if we have to use force, we will be ready."

Syria's defense minister said the interim authorities were open to talks with a Kurdish-led group on its dismantling but did not rule out the use of force should negotiations fail."The door to negotiation with the [Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces] SDF is currently open," Murhaf Abu Qasra told reporters including AFP, but "if we have to use force, we will be ready."...