Syrian Democratic Forces
The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Following an agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the SDF's mission ended and was being dissolved "as an independent military force" and being integrated into the Syrian army.
Israel can protect Sweida’s Druze without supporting Syria’s separation - opinion
Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
Iraq completes investigation into thousands of ISIS detainees formerly held in Syria - report
Turkey says it will help boost Lebanese army's capacity under mandate
Turkey's parliament renews military deployment mandates in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, enhancing security efforts and supporting Lebanon's armed forces amid ongoing regional tensions.
Syria sends mixed signals on integration of US-backed SDF into security forces - analysis
Damascus and the SDF both have some mixed messages on the path forward with the SDF, although everyone wants to see progress.
Will the US-backed SDF integrate with Syria’s new security forces? - analysis
Since the Assad regime fell, Syrian Kurdish-led forces have clashed with the new government's forces.
Syria’s SDF anti-ISIS fighters look to future after 10 year anniversary
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces mark 10 years as a US-backed anti-ISIS force, signaling plans to integrate with the Syrian army under a new deal.
Can Syria prevent a new crisis with Kurds from developing? - analysis
After deadly clashes in Aleppo, Syria’s transitional government reached a ceasefire with Kurdish forces to stabilize the north.
Syrian defense minister and SDF commander agree to immediate ceasefire, ministry says
The ceasefire applies to northern and north-eastern Syria.
ISIS terrorists kill five, wound one US-backed SDF soldiers in northeast Syria
ISIS terrorists targeted Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers in northeast Syria, killing five and wounding one. The SDF claims they thwarted the attack and vowed to avenge the "martyrs."
Thousands of ISIS-linked women, children still held in Syria’s camps amid escape efforts - analysis
While some of them have been repatriated over the last six years, many of them remain.
Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis
Damascus is still trying to crack down on ISIS threats, and fund people who have returned from displaced persons camps. The gov't wants to focus on issues closer to home, such as Israel, and Sweida.
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”
