Sheikh Akram Mahshoush, Advisor of the Al-Jabour Tribal Council in Raqqa, stated on September 15th, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM UTC that "Shar'aa (Joulani) does not represent Syria." Mahshoush asserted that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) represent the people of Syria and clarified that the SDF does not comprise Uyghurs or Kazakhstanis. He added that negotiation with Shar'aa would only be considered if he commanded an army under his own control rather than Turkey's. Mahshoush's statement, shared via an X post on September 15th, 2025, was made in response to recent developments concerning Syrian leadership and representation. The Al-Jabour Tribal Council's stance highlights a division in how Syrian leadership is perceived and supported within the country. This development follows earlier reports on September 15th, 2025, detailing a landmine explosion in Latakia that injured two Syrian Civil Defense firefighters, one severely. It also coincides with events in Tafas, Daraa, where violent family clashes led to one fatality and three injuries, prompting a curfew. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa was also reported to be attending an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Qatar, where he held meetings with several regional leaders.
