Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army
Summary
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have officially ended as an independent group after merging with the Syrian army. This change follows a government offensive that took control of most of the SDF’s territory in northeast Syria.Key Facts
- The SDF was once a key U.S.-backed force in fighting the Islamic State in Syria.
- They controlled about 25% of Syria before losing most territory in January 2025.
- The merger with the Syrian army was announced by SDF commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus.
- The new Syrian government is led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who succeeded Bashar Assad in December 2024.
- The new government strengthened Kurdish rights, making Kurdish an official language and Nowruz a national holiday.
- Tens of thousands of Kurds had their citizenship restored after losing it during a 1962 census.
- Turkey views the SDF as a terrorist group because of its links to the Kurdish PKK.
- A peace process is ongoing between Kurdish groups and the new government.
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