Syria’s new leadership has agreed to integrate the Kurdish-led SDF into state institutions, potentially restoring Syrian government control over territories. The agreement, signed by President Ahmad al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi, emphasizes unity and the incorporation of military and civilian bodies. This comes after the overthrow of President Assad in 2024, signaling significant political shifts in the region.
Syria’s new leadership has reached a significant agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate them into state institutions. If executed, this deal will bring areas under SDF control fully under Syrian government jurisdiction. The agreement was reported by the Syrian President’s Office and Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera.
Signed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi, the deal emphasizes Syria’s unity. It mandates the integration of all civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syria into the Syrian state administration, which includes border crossings, the airport, and oil and gas fields.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, a military alliance formed in 2015 with U.S. support, primarily comprises Kurdish self-defense units and also includes Syrian Arab opposition, Assyrian, and Turkmen units. The SDF has operated an autonomous region in northeastern Syria since 2015, marked in yellow on regional maps.
In a historic turn of events, the Syrian opposition overthrew the Assad regime in Damascus on December 8, 2024. President Bashar al-Assad, who had ruled for 24 years, fled to Moscow. The opposition formed a transitional government led by Muhammad al-Bashir from the “Salvation Government,” established in 2017, with Ahmad al-Sharaa now serving as interim president.
The agreement between Syria’s government and the SDF signifies a pivotal moment in Syrian politics, potentially restoring state control over the northeastern territories previously held by the SDF. This shift towards unity seeks to integrate various military and civilian institutions under a central administration, reshaping the governance landscape. In light of the recent overthrow of the Assad regime, this move could further stabilize the region amid ongoing complexities in the Syrian conflict.
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