Syrian government and SDF do not merge militarily.

In March, a deal was made for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate with state institutions by the end of 2025, but implementation has stalled, with talks between SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and Syrian government officials failing to produce tangible results on merging the SDF with the national army. Disagreements persist on whether the SDF will remain a cohesive unit or be absorbed individually, with tensions arising due to differing views on governance decentralization. Turkiye considers the SDF a terrorist organization due to its PKK ties and has urged integration into the state without unity, while clashes between SDF fighters and security forces in Aleppo and warnings from Turkiye’s Foreign Minister signal ongoing challenges in the integration process.

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