The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reportedly agreed to integrate their military forces into the national army of Syria’s new government.
In a post on X, Abu Omar Al-Idlibi, commander of the SDF’s Northern Brigade, said that the decision of the SDF is part of the outcome of a meeting between the SDF, the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.
“It was agreed to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces and the security institutions of the Autonomous Administration into the structure of the Syrian army, with the goal of unifying efforts and strengthening national power,” the post reads.
ملخص اجتماع مجلس سوريا الديمقراطية (مسد) مع قوات سوريا الديمقراطية (قسد) والإدارة الذاتية لشمال وشرق سوريا
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The SDF also agreed to key government conditions for integration, including the withdrawal of foreign fighters from Syrian territory and the facilitation of the return of displaced persons to their cities and villages.
Idlibi emphasized that the decision is “an important step towards enhancing national unity and ensuring stability in the country.”
As of press time, neither the SDF, the Autonomous Administration, nor the SDC had responded to Idlibi’s statement. The new Syrian administration also did not offer an immediate comment on Idlibi’s statement.
Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra earlier rejected the SDF’s proposal to join the national army as a semi-autonomous bloc, describing it as “unacceptable.”
As of now, there has been no comment from the U.S., which provides significant material and physical support to the SDF, including the use of several American bases in areas under their control.
The recent development comes amid ongoing clashes in northern Syria between the SDF and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA). Ankara views the group as linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which it considers a terrorist organization.
