Syrian Kurds announce completion of integration with Damascus

Syrian Kurds had previously faced repression under successive governments, having been barred from teaching their language or celebrating their holidays.

The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that called for the full integration of Kurdish institutions into the state – a move Washington deemed 'historic'.

The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that called for the full integration of Kurdish institutions into the state – a move Washington deemed 'historic'.

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 autonomy. The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement

Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military intergration with Damascus