America’s Anti-ISIS Ally Makes One Final Sacrifice for Syria
After helping destroy ISIS, Syria’s Kurds are giving up the army that protected them, betting their future on a former jihadist.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
A new chapter for Syria’s Kurds: What integration really means
The integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria's state institutions is now complete, Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday, marking the end of the Kurds' long-held dream of a
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, the armed militant group's leader said on Tuesday, a major step in the integration plan agreed on earlier this year with the Islamist-le
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger
Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-cal
World
euronews.com
26.08.2026
Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?
Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Syria’s Kurds dissolve military force and integrate fighters with Damascus
Merger with Syrian army is a step forward in push to bring country under central government control
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026
Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with the army
SDF commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting the Islamic State.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Humble Abdi declared the complete release of the SDGs in Syria
"Suriya Demokratik Qüvvələri"nin (SDQ) komandanı Məzlum Abdi silahlı birləşmələrin buraxıldığını və kürd qüvvələrinin Suriya hökumət qoşunlarının sıralarına tam inteqrasiya olunduğunu elan edib.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Syrian Democratic Forces operating in Syria canceled
Azerbaijan
apa.az
25.08.2026
Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight
The leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Washington-backed group at the forefront of the battle against the Islamic State jihadist group, announced their dissolution on Tuesday unde
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
Syrian Kurdish leader announced SDF dissolution after integration into army
Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the group in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Da
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa
Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism
Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. C
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation
World
euronews.com
25.08.2026
Azerbaijan has resumed the import of lemons and limes from Syria and Colombia
In January-June of this year, 10,542 tons of lemons and limes (fresh or dried) worth 9.6 million US dollars were brought to Azerbaijan from abroad.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Turkey welcomed the removal of Syria from the list of countries supporting terrorism by the United States
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey (MFA) welcomed the decision of the United States to remove Syria from the list of countries that support terrorism.
Azerbaijan
report.az
25.08.2026
Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle
The United States formally removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after Marco Rubio authorized the rescission and delisted HTS.
World
foxnews.com
25.08.2026