The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, which control the country's northeast, has had lengthy talks with Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader, to set out conditions for his participation in the new Syria.
We discussed the process of change that Syria is undergoing, and together we reaffirmed that the Kurdish position in Syria must be united,” Abdi stated.
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi confirmed his forces' integration into Syria's new army, called for inclusive political dialogue, urged a ceasefire in Kobani, and stressed unity against division while maintaining strong ties with the US.
The high-profile meeting, held in Erbil’s Pirmam district, focused on fostering Kurdish unity and cooperation. It was met with an outpouring of support from Kurdish politicians and citizens alike, who described it as a "historic moment" for the Kurdish people.
The meeting addressed the situation in Syria, including the latest security and political developments, as well as the general framework for responding to evolving circumstances in the country.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Thursday confirmed that Mazloum Abdi, chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), is set to visit the Kurdistan Region,
The leaders of two previously rival Kurdish groups have met in northern Iraq in an apparent step toward reconciliation at a time when the political upheaval in Syria has left Kurds in the region facing an uncertain future.
Three well-placed sources" confirmed the visit to al-Monitor and they declined to reveal when the meeting would take place, with one noting it would be “very soon.”
In a statement issued Wednesday, SDF commander Mazloum Abdi conveyed this position to Damascus authorities, emphasizing that the forces oppose any initiatives that could threaten Syria’s territorial integrity.
Post-Assad Syria will never allow its territory to be used as a staging ground for threats against Turkey, its top diplomat said on January 16 after talks in Ankara. The commitment was a clear reference to Syrian Kurdish forces who,
Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Mazloum Abdi meet in Iraq to discuss unity and strategies during Syria's transitional phase.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) chief Mazloum Abdi met in Erbil on Thursday to discuss Kurdish unity, a senior KDP official said.