Syria's Kurds and Interim Government Reach Historic Agreement

The deal integrates Kurdish self-administration into the Syrian state while violent clashes with Assad loyalists persist in western provinces.

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazlum Abdi signed an agreement to integrate Kurdish self-governance structures into the Syrian state.
The agreement includes provisions for Kurdish political representation, integration of military and civilian institutions, and the return of displaced Syrians under state protection.
Violent clashes in western Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists have left over 1,450 people dead, including nearly 1,000 civilians, according to reports.
The new government has faced accusations of mass killings in Alawite-majority areas, prompting international condemnation and calls for accountability.
Iran is reportedly supporting Assad loyalists in their rebellion, with analysts citing Tehran's efforts to regain influence in Syria after Assad's fall.