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US abandons Syria’s Kurds, risking regional turmoil and an IS resurgence

Many Kurdish people will be feeling betrayed by the US after the Syrian army, backed by the US and armed by Turkey, launched an offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in early January. The SDF has long been hailed as the west’s most effective partner against the Islamic…

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As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future

Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) isn’t just a local issue. It has serious implications for the stability of the rest of the Middle East.

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Russian forces begin pulling out of bases in northeast Syria

Russian forces have started withdrawing from positions in northeast Syria still controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

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Kurds in Syria 'sacrificed' says head of Kurdish Institute of Paris

Syrian government forces have seized swathes of territory from Kurdish forces in the north of the country, effectively dismantling more than a decade of self-rule by the Kurds. The head of the Kurdish Institute of Paris tells RFI that the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces, who fought alongside the United States…

Radio France Internationale

More than 100 Islamic State inmates escape jail amid clashes in north-east Syria

Two sides blame each other for release of inmates, as Syria’s president looks to gain control of north-east

The Guardian - UK

All you need to know about Syria’s main Kurdish-led force and its deal with Damascus

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are set to merge into the Syrian army after suffering major setbacks

The Independent UK

Syrian government announces ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces

A ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army was announced following the army's takeover of areas in the east of the country, including military, security and administrative arrangements.

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Photos show Syrians returning home following clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters

Displaced Syrians returned to the city of Aleppo after clashes between government forces and the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces earlier this month forced them to move to neighboring towns.

The Independent UK

Syrian army declares a closed military zone east of Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurds

The Syrian army has declared an area east of Aleppo a "closed military zone," signaling potential escalation with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)

The Independent UK

Syrian army offensive in Aleppo draws support from Turkey

Turkey has backed a Syrian army offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, despite a fragile ceasefire backed by the United States.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the US military's role in Syria after deadly IS attack

An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian

The Independent UK

Iraq says some US military personnel will stay due to Islamic State threat in Syria

Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq by this September, with US forces departing some bases where they have been stationed.

Euronews

Accused French Islamic State members sent to Iraq for trial, Syrian officials say

Their transfer happened more than one month ago but had not been previously reported. French officials could not be reached for comment.

Euronews

Push to recruit Kurds and religious minorities to Syrian security forces brings hope and skepticism

A drive to recruit Kurds and religious minorities to the Syrian government's General Security Forces in the northern area of Afrin has brought hope and skepticism

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Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province

Syria’s new government says it will not take part in planned meetings with SDF in Paris amid tensions.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF, government forces clash in Aleppo province

The Syrian Democratic Forces alleges that Damascus-linked factions attacked four of its positions early on Monday.

The Independent UK

Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says

A U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging forces after the latest round of talks

Al Jazeera

US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance

Top US diplomat endorses agreement to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.

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Syria integration deal with Kurds brings relief after days of bitter violence wracks war-torn country

The new Syrian government has signed a deal with to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia into the regime, in what is a big step towards uniting the fractured country.

International Business Times

Syrian Presidency Announces Agreement To Integrate Kurdish Institutions

The Syrian presidency announced on Monday an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.

Al Jazeera

Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions

SDF controls much of northeastern Syria, and has held out against control from Damascus for years.

Radio France Internationale

Future of US troops in Syria in question, under pressure from Turkey and Israel

The future of American troops in Syria is in the spotlight, as Turkey and Israel push competing agendas with the Trump administration regarding the role of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in countering the Islamic State group.

Al Jazeera

American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.

The Guardian - UK

IS fighters in Syria could break free amid Trump aid cut, terrorism expert warns

Prediction by ex M16 counter-terror director comes as security paused around two main detention facilities

The Independent UK

Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria

A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups

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