Syria’s President Names Former Head of Kurdish Anti-ISIS Force as Adviser
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday appointed Mazloum Abdi, former chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as one of his presidential advisers.
Mazloum Abdi
Kurdish-Led Anti-ISIS Militia Fully Integrates into Syrian Army
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia that allied with the United States to definitively topple the Islamic State “caliphate” in 2017, announced on Thursday that it had formally integrated into the Syrian national armed forces, accepting the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Syria’s Jihadi Government Cuts Deal for Takeover of U.S.-Friendly Kurdish Forces
The government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), signed an agreement on Sunday with American-allied Kurdish forces in the country that dramatically strips away the latter’s autonomy in exchange for Damascus recognizing “Kurdish cultural and linguistic rights.”
Syria Jihadis Absorb Pro-U.S. Kurdish Forces amid Alawite Massacres
Jihadist terrorist Ahmed al-Sharaa, the president of Syria, signed an agreement on Monday to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian military – arguably his biggest success since toppling the regime of Bashar Assad in December, as the SDF is one of Syria’s most effective and professional militias.
Syrian Kurds Suspend Anti-ISIS Operations to Brace for Turkish Invasion
Gen. Mazloum Abdi – top military commander for the Kurdish-led, U.S.-allied Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) – said on Wednesday his alliance must suspend operations against the resurgent Islamic State in order to prepare for a potentially massive Turkish invasion that could put hundreds of American troops in Syria at risk.
Kurdish Militia Head: Trump Backtracked on Syria Pullout Because His ‘Fame Was at Risk’
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, told the Kurdish news outlet Rudaw in an interview published Tuesday Thursday that American troops are “definitely not” staying in Syria for oil.
Kurds: Turkey ‘Occupying Christian Villages’ in Syria for ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
The general commander of the majority Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) accused Turkish soldiers and their allies Thursday of “occupying Christian villages” in northern Syria, where Turkish officials claimed this week their military operation had ended.
Kurdish General: Informant Stole ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi’s Underwear for U.S.
A Kurdish general revealed Monday that an informant stole the underwear of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to prove to his credibility U.S. intelligence.
Kurdish Forces Claim to Have Provided Intel Leading to Al-Baghdadi
General Mazloum Abdi claimed to have had provided key intelligence revealing the location of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and assistance in battle.
Military Leader of Syrian Kurds Thanks Trump for Cease-Fire
General Mazloum Abdi, the pre-eminent military leader of the Syrian Kurds, thanked President Donald Trump on Wednesday for his efforts in stopping a Turkish offensive and negotiating a cease-fire.