Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger
Summary
The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have held talks about merging the SDF with the national army. However, they have not made any progress on how to integrate the SDF into Syria's military, and discussions will continue in the future.Key Facts
- Syrian government officials met with the SDF commander to discuss merging the SDF with the national army.
- The talks did not achieve any clear outcomes, and further meetings are planned.
- The SDF is a US-backed force with many fighters, not yet part of Syria's army.
- There is disagreement over whether the SDF would be a separate unit or fully integrated into the army.
- The merger agreement, signed in March, plans for completion by the end of 2025.
- The deal involves control of border crossings, airports, and oil fields by the central government.
- Turkiye considers the SDF a threat due to its links with the PKK, a group it sees as terrorist.
- The SDF wants a decentralized government structure to maintain control in its areas, leading to tension with the Syrian government.
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