Syria, Damascus and Kurdish

US steered Syrian Kurds toward Damascus deal, sources say
The United States encouraged its Syrian Kurdish allies to reach Monday's landmark deal with the Islamist-led government in Damascus, six sources said, an agreement that could stave off further conflict in northern Syria at a time of uncertainty over the future of U.S. forces deployed there.
Historic deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led SDF could transform Syria
The image of the two men meeting, having discarded their military uniforms and put on suits, illustrates how leaders can seize the moment and opt for peace over war.
Q&A with Salih Muslim on Syrian Kurds' deal with Damascus: 'We'll not give up our gains'
"What we primarily seek to implement is radical democracy. Our main goal is to strengthen local administrations within a decentralized system," says the Kurdish politician.
Syria's interim gov't, Kurdish-led forces sign landmark integration agreement
Syria's interim government said it has reached a landmark agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into state institutions as it continues to try to unify the country following years of civil war.
After SDF-Damascus deal, a spotlight on US forces in Syria
US forces in eastern Syria continue to work closely with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Free Army (SFA). However, the agreement between SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa to integrate eastern Syria into the country’s new governing institutions could affect the US role in Syria and the broader anti-Islamic State campaign.
Syria's interim president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF to merge forces
The Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, which controls much of Syria's oil-rich northeast, signed a deal with the Damascus government on Monday to join Syria's new state institutions,
Syrian president signs deal with Kurds, grapples with sectarian killings
The agreement was signed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
Landmark Deal: U.S. Encourages Kurdish-Syrian Agreement
The United States facilitated a landmark agreement between its Syrian Kurdish allies and the Islamist-led government in Damascus, potentially averting further conflict in northern Syria. This deal aims to integrate Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian government framework,
Kurdish-Led SDF To Join Syrian State in Landmark Agreement
The Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) signed an accord with the Damascus government on Monday, according to a statement from the Syrian presidency. The agreement, witnessed by photos of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shaking hands with SDF commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus,
Kurdish-led SDF signs deal to integrate with Syrian government foces
STORY: Syria's new government signed a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to merge forces.That's according to the Syrian presidency Monday, releasing video showing interim Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signing the deal.
Syria’s government signs breakthrough deal with US-backed SDF
Syria’s interim government signed a deal Monday with the Kurdish-led authority that controlled the country’s northeast, including a ceasefire and the merging of the main US-backed force there into the Syrian army.
US nudged Kurds towards Damascus deal, as troop presence in Syria comes into focus
The US' troop deployment in northern Syria has come into renewed focus since President Donald Trump returned to power. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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President Masoud Barzani, Mazloum Abdi highlight Kurdish unity in Syria
According to a statement from Barzani’s headquarters, Abdi provided insights into his recent visit to Damascus, outlining the ...