Kurdish controlled syria
Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF edge closer toward security agreement - analysis
While there is no confirmation of any deal, reports are increasing that the Syrian government and the SDF are inching towards progress.
Kurds mark Kurdistan flag day with calls for unity, freedom
SDF blames Damascus-linked groups for deadly drone attack in Syria
Why Israel’s security interests now depend on supporting the Kurds - opinion
Syrian Democratic Forces arrest five ISIS cell members in Raqqa raid
The raid was supported by the US-led coalition against ISIS, who provided air cover and intelligence, leading to the arrest of the terror cell which had planned attacks in northeast Syria.
Syria will not take part in meetings with Kurdish-led SDF in Paris, state TV says
This comes after Syria has struggled to integrate the US-backed group into its military.
US pulls out of two more bases in Syria, worrying Kurdish forces
It is the first confirmation on the ground by reporters that the US has withdrawn from Al-Wazir and Tel Baydar bases in Hasaka province.
Historic Kurdish conference paves way for unity in Syria - analysis
Kurdish parties in eastern Syria united to push for a decentralized, democratic Syria. They seek integration with Damascus after years of division and conflict.
Israel should not gamble on the Kurds, our strategy should be based in reality - opinion
With the stars aligning, Israel, as a regional power, should use its new and improved position to advance its security interests, basing them on the reality on the ground, not wishful thinking.
Two journalists killed in Syria, pro-Kurdish party in Turkey says
In a speech in the Turkish parliament on Friday, Gulistan Kilic Kocyigit, co-chair of the DEM Party, condemned the killing of the journalists.
Syrian rebels enter northern city of Manbij, Turkish source says
Manbij city is some 30 km (19 miles) south of the Turkish border and to the west of the Euphrates River.
Syrian Kurdish forces release 50 Islamic State detainees
The agreement was reached between the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) and local tribal leaders
Islamic State resurgence concerns US-coalition forces in Iraq, Syria - report
IS is acquiring forces in the North Arabian Desert, and is training recruits to become suicide bombers, to attack allied troops.
Syrian tribal forces seize US-Kurdish backed villages, capture coalition soldiers - report
The incident marks the largest tribesman attack on Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) sites since the start of the Arab tribal rebellion in 2023.
Turkey reaches out to Syria as Damascus courts Amman - analysis
Turkey wants to normalize ties with Syria, but in order to do this it needs to see Damascus cater to some of Ankara’s demands.
