Syrian Democratic Forces Sign Deal to Integrate With Damascus Government

MAR 11 2025·Updated 5 days ago

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Above: Syrian government forces make their way to the city of Hasakeh in northeastern Syria on Jan. 20, 2026. Image credit: Bakr Alkasem/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

This agreement represents a crucial step toward national unity and stability — offering protection for minority rights and establishing a framework for inclusive governance that could finally end years of conflict and division in Syria.

Middle East Eye

Narrative B

This deal, though a positive step, raises serious concerns about the true intentions of the new Syrian government, given Sharaa's past connections to extremist groups and Turkey's ongoing opposition to Kurdish autonomy. Furthermore, the recent massacres of Alawite civilians cast doubt on the government's ability to protect minority communities.

Rudaw.Net

Narrative C

Though positive steps are being made to end the PKK's brutal campaign of terrorism, Turkey's stance toward the PKK and its Syrian affiliate has not changed. Any elements of the SDF that are affiliated with the PKK must disband and disarm, or conflict in northeast Syria is doomed to continue.

Daily Sabah