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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Head of Kurdish forces in Syria announces their dissolution
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, who spearheaded the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group, announces their dissolution as part of a deal struck with the new authorities in Damascus.
“We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces and declare, with full responsibility, their dissolution as an independent military force,” leader Mazloum Abdi says in a televised speech at the presidential palace.
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