US gives nod to Syria to bring foreign jihadist ex-rebels into army – Middle East Monitor

The United States has approved a plan by Syria’s new leadership to integrate approximately 3,500 foreign jihadist fighters, primarily Uyghurs, into the national army’s newly-formed 84th division, as long as the process is transparent. U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack indicated that this approach, which contrasts with previous demands for exclusion, aims to prevent these fighters from aligning with extremist groups like Al-Qaeda or ISIS. This shift follows President Trump’s recent engagement with Syrian leadership and a reconsideration of U.S. sanctions policy towards Syria.

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