Syria’s government has agreed to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions, signaling a move towards consolidating control over northeastern Syria. The deal underscores unity within Syria and merges key civilian and military operations under the Syrian state.
The Syrian government has reached an agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into state institutions, a move reported by the Syrian President’s Office and Al Jazeera. This deal, if executed, will bring areas under SDF control fully under Syrian government oversight.
The agreement was signed by interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi. It emphasizes Syria’s unity, mandating that all civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syria are merged into the Syrian state’s administration, including border crossings, airports, and vital oil and gas fields.
Established in 2015 with U.S. support, the SDF is a military coalition primarily composed of Kurdish self-defense units and includes Syrian Arab opposition forces, Assyrian, and Turkmen groups. This coalition has maintained control over an autonomous region in northeastern Syria since that time.
On December 8, 2024, the Syrian opposition entered Damascus, successfully overthrowing the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, who had ruled for 24 years and subsequently fled to Moscow. Muhammad al-Bashir was appointed the head of the newly formed transitional government, supplemented by Ahmad al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as the interim president.
The integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Syria, aiming to consolidate authority by unifying various administrative structures under state control. This agreement reflects ongoing developments in Syria’s quest for governance and stability amidst years of conflict.
Original Source: babel.ua
