Syrian Democratic Forces
Kobane under siege: Humanitarian corridors open amid Syria's Kurdish crackdown
A resident of Kobane said, “We are in a dire condition. We are melting snow through fire, but we do not have [enough] fire to melt the snow with."
The price of delusion: Trump’s Syria policy and the approaching storm - opinion
Syria extends ceasefire with Kurds to support ISIS detainee transfer
Iranian-backed militias exploit Syria-SDF clashes to entrench role in Iraq - analysis
ISIS likely culprit behind attack on US-backed SDF in east Syria - analysis
This matters because if ISIS is on the rise in parts of Syria, then it will require coordination between Damascus and the SDF. The SDF controls a third of Syria.
US Syria envoy puts pressure on US-backed Kurdish forces - analysis
US policy is to have one Syria and one army there and not support federalism.
Syria faces major challenges in efforts to integrate US-backed SDF into military - analysis
The US under Trump aims for a stable, unified Syria, with Barrack tasked to achieve this, including bringing the SDF into Damascus.
US pulls out of two more bases in Syria, worrying Kurdish forces
It is the first confirmation on the ground by reporters that the US has withdrawn from Al-Wazir and Tel Baydar bases in Hasaka province.
Syria continues to build its new army as it looks to integrate various armed groups
The backbone of the army are the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham units that came out of Idlib and had fought Assad’s military for years, as well as units from southern Syria and units linked to Turkey.
Syrian Kurdish commander says group in direct contact with Turkey, open to Israel ties
"We have direct ties, direct channels of communication with Turkey, as well as through mediators, and we hope that these ties are developed," the commander said.
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The US plans to cut its troop presence in Syria by half, consolidating bases as part of a broader regional military review.
Syrian Kurds push for autonomy, security forces as part of federal system
The demand for federal rule has gathered momentum as alarm spread through Syria's minorities over last month's mass killings of Alawites.
Newroz celebrations reflect shifting dynamics for Kurds across Middle East - analysis
There is hope in eastern Syria that Kurdish politics could become more open to different Kurdish political parties.
Historic deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led SDF could transform Syria - analysis
The image of the two men meeting, having discarded their military uniforms and put on suits, illustrates how leaders can seize the moment and opt for peace over war.
