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

Published by New York Times World By Abdi Latif Dahir · 26 August 2026 at 13:20
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Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government
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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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