The Syrian Democratic Forces announces its dissolution after merging with Syria’s army.
Founded in 2015 at the height of the Syrian war, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has officially dissolved.
The SDF has integrated with the Syrian army, following a deal with Damascus.
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The group’s thousands of fighters controlled large parts of northern Syria.
But after the regime of Bashar al-Assad collapsed in December 2024, the army launched an offensive in the region.
The SDF lost much of its territory – and agreed to merge with the national armed forces.
So, what does the deal between Damascus and the SDF mean for Syria after the fall of al-Assad?
Presenter: Frankie McCamley
Guests:
Noah Bonsey – Senior adviser at the International Crisis Group
Yusuf Alabarda – International security and politics analyst
Kenneth Katzman – Senior fellow at The Soufan Center
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