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 under a deal with the government. After being Syria's most highly-trained and organised paramilitary force f

Head of Kurdish forces in Syria announces their dissolution The head of the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, announced on Tuesday the group's dissolution, as part of a deal struck with the new authorities in Damascus. "We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democ

Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces commander announces the group's dissolution after merger with Syria's military

The SDF was the key force that helped defeat ISIS. It was backed by the US. Now it is integrating into the new Syrian security forces.