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
Syrian President Sharaa hosts Kurdish SDF leaders to talk integration
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Kurdish leaders to advance talks on the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military.
Syria appoints key Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo as deputy defense minister
As a deputy, Sipan Hemo will focus on an area in eastern Syria.
Kurdish militias face high-stakes gamble in potential US alliance against Tehran - interview
Beyond what many see as a recent betrayal, the reality for Kurds in the Islamic regime will likely only worsen if the US and Israel fail to secure regime change.
US efforts helped pave way for Syria-Druze deal, source tells 'Post'
Months of US diplomacy paved the way for a historic detainee swap between Damascus and the Druze of Sweida, marking a breakthrough in Syrian peace efforts.
Syria blames SDF withdrawal for chaos and escapes at al-Hol camp
The camp, located near the Iraqi border, had long housed relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) members alongside civilians displaced by years of conflict.
‘Signal of command and control’: New ISIS audio shows consolidation, not comeback, analysts say
Leadership messaging points to internal discipline and network survival rather than renewed territorial expansion.
Syrian government, Druze renew participation in new US-backed talks - report
Reports say that a prisoner deal in Sweida could pave the way for a deal that resolves the crisis with Damascus and provides locals with administrative and security powers.
US continues gradual withdrawal from Syria as major ISIS family camp closes
“The United States on Monday began withdrawing from Qasrak Base in Hasaka, northeastern Syria (Rojava), transferring equipment to Iraq,” Rudaw Kurdish media reported.
Crisis-driver or Gaza stabilizer? Why Turkey believes it switched roles with Israel - analysis
Ankara feels that from the Horn of Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria and Iraq it has increased its influence greatly in the last years.
US anti-ISIS mission in Syria is ending - analysis
Ever since the last ISIS enclave was cleared, the US has been backing the SDF to continue to crack down on any ISIS cells that pop up and also to detain the ISIS fighters.
