Syria appoints former SDF commander as advisor

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the leader of the recently dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as an advisor to the Presidency. This decision comes shortly after the SDF’s integration into the Syrian military. Abdi’s new role is less significant than a previously proposed position as deputy defense minister, reflecting ongoing efforts to centralize control over Syrian territory following earlier conflicts between state forces and the SDF.

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