In A Landmark Moment, The Syrian Government Has Merged Kurdish-Led Forces Into The Country’s System
The agreement would see the SDF-controlled areas come under the Syrian government's control.
In a landmark move towards unifying the country after its liberation, the Syrian government has signed a deal to merge the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into state institutions and ensure the rights of all Syrians, regardless of ethnicity or religion.
The SDF is a Kurdish-dominated, US-backed group that controls significant parts of northeastern Syria.
During the civil war, the group focused on defeating ISIS and remained neutral toward both former Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad’s regime and rebel forces.
The Syrian Presidency announced on Monday, March 10, that President Ahmed Al-Sharaa had signed an agreement with the head of SDF, Mazloum Abdi, to integrate the SDF into all of the Syrian state’s military and civilian entities, including border checkpoints, airports and oil and gas resources.
The agreement would see the SDF-controlled areas come under the Syrian government's control.
The Kurdish population will be recognized as a vital part of Syria and Kurds who were previously denied citizenship will become citizens.
The agreement also includes a halt in fighting on all Syrian territories and the SDF would assist the new government in fighting against pro-Assad fighters.
Celebrations erupted in various Syrian cities following the announcement of the agreement, with people hopeful for a united and stable future for Syria.
Sharaa has said on many occasions that Syrians of all sects and religions will be included in the new government and they will all have equal rights.
Abdi said in a post on X that the deal represents a “real opportunity to build a new Syria.”
The agreement is due to be implemented by the end of the year.
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