Kurdish fighters hesitate to join Syria's vision of a unified army

Kurdish fighters hesitate to join Syria's vision of a unified army

On March 13, Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa approved a temporary constitutional declaration, setting the stage for a new regime. The declaration specifies that only the state can have an army. This has raised concerns for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Kurdish-led military faction in northeastern Syria. Under an agreement signed with Damascus, the SDF will eventually be integrated into the national army. But how can Syria's m…

New "historical" agreement in Syria: this is how the authorities of Aleppo, the great northern city, presented yesterday the signing of a road map between the Kurdish militias controlling the Kurdish neighbourhoods of the city, and the government of Damascus: the latter will regain control and sovereignty over these Kurdish enclaves, with the recognition of their cultural specificity.

Agreement between Sheikh Maqsoud-Ashrafieh Neighborhoods Council in Aleppo and Damascus government

A 14-article agreement, aimed at affirming coexistence and promoting peace in Aleppo, was signed between the Sheikh Maqsoud-Ashrafieh Neighborhoods Council and the Damascus interim administration. The agreement also seeks to implement the broader agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus interim administration. It was reached within the framework of cooperation between the civilian council of the two neighborhoods and…

Syrian government and SDF reach prisoner deal in Aleppo

An agreement has been reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Monday that involves the exchange of military and civilian detainees held by the Kurdish-led group. The deal will apply to the Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyeh areas of Aleppo, which are controlled by the SDF, a source told The New Arab's Arabic sister outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The move comes following  a prisoner exchange that took place a few da…

Mutual "prisoner" exchange between Damascus and SDF: Agreement is being implemented

Kurdish fighters hesitate to join Syria's vision of a unified arm – khbrknews

On March 13, Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa approved a temporary constitutional declaration, setting the stage for a new regime. The declaration specifies that only the state can have an army. This has raised concerns for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Kurdish-led military faction in northeastern Syria. Under an agreement signed with Damascus, the SDF will eventually be integrated into the national army. But how can Syria’s m…