Mon Mar 10 18:06:16 UTC 2025: ## Syrian Government and SDF Agree to Integrate Kurdish Forces into State
**DAMASCUS, Syria** – The Syrian government announced a landmark agreement Monday with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the group’s forces and institutions into the Syrian state. The deal, signed by Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, marks a significant shift in the Syrian conflict.
The agreement emphasizes Syrian unity and stipulates the incorporation of all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria under the Syrian state’s administration. This includes crucial infrastructure like border crossings, the airport, and oil and gas fields.
The SDF, which has controlled a significant autonomous region in northeastern Syria since 2015 with US backing, will now be formally integrated into the Syrian government’s structure. The details of the integration process remain unclear, but the announcement signals a potential end to the de facto autonomy enjoyed by the SDF. The long-term implications of this agreement for the region’s stability and the ongoing Syrian civil war are yet to be seen.
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