Syrian Democratic Forces dissolved after integration deal with Damascus
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been dissolved, according to leader Mazlom Abdi.
WorldThe Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been dissolved, according to leader Mazlom Abdi.
WorldKurdish-led forces in Syria have been quickly forced out of several strongholds by the new central government in Damascus - while the US has turned its back on them. Now the Kurds may be forced to give up all of their autonomy.
WorldThe Iraqi Prime Minister believes European countries that have citizens in the so-called IS camps in Syria should bring them home.
WorldKurdish forces reportedly abandoned the ISIS camp al-Hol and allowed prisoners to escape. The US says cooperation with the Kurds in combating ISIS is no longer needed.
WorldThe Syrian military is ordering Kurdish forces to leave an area east of Aleppo. The call comes after Kurdish forces were forced to leave two areas inside Aleppo on Sunday.
WorldSyria's defense ministry has declared a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of military attacks on Kurdish-dominated areas of the city.
WorldThe Syrian military has declared a curfew for six districts in Aleppo until further notice. The announcement comes amid airstrikes by the Syrian military against Kurdish forces in the city.
WorldSyria is holding elections today for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in December. But it's not a matter of a popular uprising: I don't know if we're supposed to vote, says a business owner in the capital Damascus.
WorldKurdish-led SDF, which controls large parts of northern and northeastern Syria, reports that a counteroffensive against the Ankara-backed militia alliance SNA has been launched on Tuesday.
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