Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces

Following the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Kurdish all-women YPJ (Women's Protection Units) is actively seeking to maintain its combat role within Syria's evolving security landscape. The YPJ, which played a significant role in fighting ISIL, is now working to preserve its operational capacity and integration into new security structures. This move comes as the broader SDF alliance undergoes restructuring, prompting the YPJ to advocate for its continued participation in frontline security operations. The group's objective is to ensure their hard-won combat experience and contributions are not diminished in the post-SDF era.