Kurdish Forces Sign Agreement with Syrian Government

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reached an agreement to integrate with Syria’s new government, marking a significant step toward unifying the war-torn country. The deal stipulates that the SDF, which has been backed by the U.S., will merge “all civil and military institutions,” including its vital oil and gas fields, into the Syrian state by the end of the year.

The move is seen as a major victory for Syria’s new leadership, which has been struggling to consolidate power amid ongoing turmoil.

Meanwhile, unrest continues to grip parts of the country. On Sunday night, gunmen launched an attack on a Syrian security forces position in Damascus, according to a war monitor. The assault has raised concerns that the recent wave of deadly violence in Syria’s coastal region could spread further.