The Latest Breaking News from The Syrian Democratic Forces

The Syrian Army has made sweeping gains against Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria, dealing a major blow to Syrian Kurdish autonomy and handing victories to both Damascus and neighbouring Turkey. With Washington abandoning its backing of the militia alliance, the Syrian Democratic Forces now face disbandment or renewed fighting.

Syrian government forces have seized swathes of territory from Kurdish forces in the north of the country, effectively dismantling more than a decade of self-rule by the Kurds. The head of the Kurdish Institute of Paris tells RFI that the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces, who fought alongside the United States…

Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms

US Defense Secretary highlights the importance of maintaining troops in Syria to prevent ISIS resurgence and secure detention facilities amidst the country...

The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive country

US military commander visits Syria and Iraq to assess anti-ISIS efforts and meet with Syrian Democratic Forces and Iraqi leaders.

The Syrian civil war is over, at least for now. But the Biden and Trump administrations both seem keen on shaping the outcome—and U.S. partners are gearing up to invade.

The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over.

Turkey's airstrikes on alleged Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria spark criticism and concerns about civilian casualties. Tensions rise as milita...