Syrian Democratic Forces
Thousands of ISIS-linked women, children still held in Syria’s camps amid escape efforts - analysis
While some of them have been repatriated over the last six years, many of them remain.
Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
CENTCOM's ISIS leader strike indicates laser focus trying to remove ISIS from Syria - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict
The SDF, which controls parts of northeast Syria where Arabs form a majority, has recently fortified extensive tunnel networks along the frontlines.
Turkey to provide Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord
Turkey has been growing impatient with the lack of implementation of a March deal to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state apparatus.
Syrian Kurdish YPG should stop delaying Syria integration, Turkey says
"The YPG/SDF must stop its policy of playing for time," Fidan told a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani in Ankara.
Syrian soldier killed in clashes with SDF in Aleppo, state news agency says
In March, the SDF agreed with Syria's Islamist-led government to join state institutions as part of efforts to reunite a country fractured by 14 years of civil war.
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.
Turkish foreign minister in Damascus for talks with Syria's Sharaa, source says
NATO member Turkey has emerged as one of Syria's main foreign allies after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad last year.
Kurdish-led SDF not complying with Syria integration deal, Turkish source says
Turkey views the US-backed SDF as a terrorist organization and has repeatedly said it expects the group to abide by the deal to disarm and integrate into the Syrian state apparatus.
Can federalism save Syria from collapse? – opinion
As militias tighten their grip and minority communities demand autonomy, federalism emerges not as a theory but as Syria’s last realistic chance to survive.
Syria's defense ministry and Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over attack in northern Syria
The defense ministry accused the SDF of carrying out a rocket barrage on one of the army's outposts in the city's countryside, injuring four troops and three civilians.
SDF leader meets French foreign minister as Paris prepares Syria negotiations - analysis
French foreign minister reaches out to Syrian Democratic Forces as Paris also juggles discussions with Turkey and Israel regarding key issues in Syria.
ISIS likely culprit behind attack on US-backed SDF in east Syria - analysis
This matters because if ISIS is on the rise in parts of Syria, then it will require coordination between Damascus and the SDF. The SDF controls a third of Syria.
