The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), established in 2015 during the height of the Syrian war, has officially announced its dissolution after merging with Syria’s army. This integration follows a deal with Damascus and marks a significant shift in the control of northern Syria, where the SDF’s thousands of fighters had previously held large territories.

The change comes in the wake of the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, after which the Syrian army launched an offensive in the region. The merger raises questions about the true unification of Syria’s military forces.

Additional developments include Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa indicating Syria’s pursuit of a security deal with Israel, and an Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meeting with the Syrian president in Damascus, highlighting ongoing regional diplomatic engagements.

The implications of the SDF’s dissolution and integration into the Syrian military remain a key topic for understanding Syria’s future stability and military cohesion.

Source: Al Jazeera

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