Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 01:42 PM

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The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reached an agreement for the integration of Kurdish forces and institutions into the Syrian state. This follows weeks of clashes in northeastern Syria where Syrian troops reclaimed territory previously held by the SDF. The deal involves the SDF withdrawing from contact points, its members joining the Syrian army, and the integration of its administrative bodies into the government. A military division consisting of SDF members will be formed, and agreements on Kurdish civil and educational rights were also reached. The SDF will transfer control of prisons, oil and gas fields to Damascus, including the Omar oil facility and the Tabqa dam. These changes represent the most significant shift in control since the end of the Syrian Civil War in December 2024, after which President Ahmed al-Sharaa has focused on reunifying the country.

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