Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential advisor. This appointment, announced via Decree No 164, occurred three days after Abdi declared the dissolution of the SDF and its integration into the Syrian military.
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Open questions and key claims
The SDF leader called for the preservation of the right to education in the Kurdish language.
The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced the official dissolution of the group.
Civil society activist Mohammed al Mohammed has faith that General Abdi will secure Kurdish rights.
Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has promised to strengthen the rights of Kurds.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Mazloum Abdi, leader of the dissolved SDF, as a presidential advisor.
The Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force.
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