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The political arm of a powerful alliance of Syrian Kurd and Arab fighters announced on Sunday it was ready for unconditional peace talks with the central government in Damascus.
The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) is linked to the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed militia that holds much of the country's north and east.
Those areas are outside government control and most are managed by autonomous Kurdish-run administrations that the government sees as a challenge to its authority.
In a statement on Sunday, the SDC said it was committed to resolving Syria's deadly conflict through dialogue, and would not "hesitate to agree to unconditional talks".
"It is positive to see comments about a summit for Syrians, to pave the way to start a new page," it said.
Leading SDC member Hekmat Habib told AFP that both the council and the SDF "are serious about opening the door to dialogue" with the government.
Last month, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned Kurdish forces he could use force against them if he was not able to take their territory through talks.
Source: Middle East Eye Monitor