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Syria signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF | Breakthrough in north-east region | Post-Assad regime | N18G

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signed a historic agreement on March 10, 2025, to merge the Syrian government's forces with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), marking a significant step toward uniting the country after 14 years of conflict. The deal includes a complete end of hostilities and the integration of SDF-controlled civilian and military institutions, such as airports and oil fields, into the Damascus administration. The agreement came at a critical time, as Syria faces growing violence from insurgents in the western coastal region and the mass killings of Alawite sect members. Celebrations erupted in Qamishli and Damascus following the announcement. Analysts believe the SDF may have signed the deal to secure a safeguard against a potential U.S. troop withdrawal, as American forces have supported the SDF in countering the Islamic State. The deal represents a crucial moment in Syria's path to reunification and peace.

first published: Mar 11, 2025 04:22 pm