Syrian Political Agreement

Syrians celebrate agreement between interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Syrian Democratic Forces to join new state institutions amidst deadly clashes with pro-Assad militants.

Integration of Syrian Democratic Forces with Interim Syrian Government

The Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to integrate with the interim Syrian government forces that were previously affiliated with Al Qaeda, in an effort to build a more unified and inclusive Syria. The agreement outlines guarantees for political representation and participation regardless of religious and ethnic backgrounds.

U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Syria

The Defense Department is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, following President Trump's interest in pulling them out. This move could have significant implications for the Syrian Democratic Forces and the security of prisons and refugee camps holding thousands of people, including ISIS fighters.

Syrian Democratic Forces engaging with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are preparing to engage with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, currently in charge of Syria. HTS recently took over Damascus, prompting Bashar Assad to flee to Russia. The SDF is reaching out to HTS as they face attacks from the Syrian National Army (SNA) backed by Turkey. The SDF is also concerned about the resurgence of ISIS in the region and the security of ISIS prisons under their control.

Turkish Drone Strikes in Northeastern Syria

Turkish drone strikes in northeastern Syria killed four U.S.-backed fighters and wounded 11 civilians, sparking tensions over Kurdish-led groups planning local elections. The strikes hit areas held by the Syrian Democratic Forces, leading to condemnation from the Kurdish-led autonomous administration.