Summary
Syrian Kurdish forces and the government have agreed to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army. This decision follows a ceasefire and weeks of fighting as the government seeks to regain control in the north of Syria.
Key Facts
- Kurdish forces and the Syrian government made a deal to merge the SDF with the Syrian army.
- The Syrian government has been fighting the SDF to regain control since overthrowing Bashir al-Assad in December 2024.
- A recent ceasefire led to the agreement for phased integration of forces.
- Syrian state TV confirmed that this integration process will start immediately.
- The Syrian army took large areas of northern territory from the SDF recently.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership has been solidified with the new agreement.
- Under the deal, troops will leave the front lines, and government units will enter major cities in the Kurdish areas.
- Despite some accusations of ceasefire violations, the peace deal is holding.
