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26 August 2026

Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government

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Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government

The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group, will integrate with the country’s military, in a sign of its weakened role.

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