Syria’s Kurds dissolve military force and integrate fighters with Damascus
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Syria's Kurdish forces have initiated a significant political and military restructuring by formally dissolving their independent military command and incorporating their fighters into the Syrian Armed Forces. This landmark integration represents a crucial development in Damascus's broader strategy to reassert governmental authority nationwide and consolidate fragmented military structures. The merger signals potential reconciliation between Kurdish leadership and the central government, addressing long-standing tensions over autonomy and territorial control in northeastern Syria.
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