Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?

Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday announced the official dissolution of the group, which once controlled a de facto autonomous zone in Syria's northeast. Speaking during a news conference at the presidential palace in Damascus, Mazloum Abdi said the SDF has com

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, whose dissolution was announced by their leader Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday, were the Washington-backed de facto army of the Kurds' autonomous administration in Syria and spearheaded the battle against jihadists. The force was Syria's most highly trained and organis

The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has announced the group's official dissolution

Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces group says it has dissolved after merging with the Syrian army  AP News

The Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight

Syrian Democratic Forces chief Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the Kurdish-led group during a visit to Damascus.Abdi, speaking in a televised address after sitting down with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced the end of the SDF as an independent, armed group.For all the latest headlines, f

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.