Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to merge civil and military institutions in the country’s oil-rich northeast, marking a major step toward national unity after 14 years of conflict. The deal, finalized Monday in Damascus, includes integrating border controls, airports, and energy infrastructure under state oversight.
State media SANA reported the agreement guarantees rights for all Syrians, recognizes the Kurdish community as a key part of the nation, and establishes a nationwide ceasefire. Photos of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi sealing the deal with a handshake have gone viral, sparking fresh optimism.
'This is a real opportunity to build a new Syria,' Abdi tweeted after the signing, calling the pact a foundation for 'justice and stability.' The deal also aims to protect displaced Syrians returning home—a critical issue as al-Sharaa confronts recent violence against Alawite minorities in western Syria.
While the accord sets a year-end deadline for implementation, key details—like merging the SDF’s military operations with Syria’s defense ministry—remain unresolved. No comment yet from Türkiye, a key ally of al-Sharaa.
Could this be the start of Syria’s comeback story? Stay tuned for updates as the committees roll out their roadmap.
The deal, finalized Monday in Damascus, includes integrating border controls, airports, and energy infrastructure under state oversight.
Stay tuned for updates as the committees roll out their roadmap.
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