Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor
Summary
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, former leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential advisor. This appointment follows the recent dissolution of the SDF and its integration into the Syrian military.Key Facts
- Mazloum Abdi led the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which recently dissolved.
- The SDF has merged with the Syrian military as part of unifying the country.
- President al-Sharaa issued Decree No 164 to appoint Abdi as an advisor to the presidency.
- Earlier, al-Sharaa had offered Abdi higher positions, such as deputy defense minister and provincial governor.
- The SDF's integration followed a ceasefire after government forces took key northeastern cities like Raqqa and Deir Az Zor.
- The Syrian government recognized Kurdish as a national language and restored citizenship rights to Kurds for the first time since 1946.
- The SDF was the largest armed group outside the Syrian army before this integration.
- The SDF’s women’s units (YPJ) expressed interest in joining the military but were told the army has no units for women.
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