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Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces

Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces

Summary

The Kurdish all-women YPJ group wants to keep fighting in Syria by joining the country's special police forces. This comes after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were disbanded as the government tries to control armed groups within the country.

Key Facts

  • The Kurdish women’s unit is called the YPJ.
  • The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been dissolved.
  • The YPJ wants to join the Interior Ministry’s special forces.
  • More than 1,500 YPJ fighters hope to be included.
  • Syria’s government is working to bring armed groups under official control.
  • The YPJ has been a combat group fighting in Syria.
  • This move aims to keep the YPJ active in Syria’s security system.
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