European UnionMazloum Abdi, former leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been appointed as an adviser to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa following the dissolution of the Kurdish-led SDF. The SDF, which played a significant role in combating ISIS during the Syrian Civil War, officially integrated into Syria's armed forces, ending its decade-long existence as an independent military organization. US Special Envoy Tom Barrack praised the move as 'genuine integration' and acknowledged the contributions of Kurdish forces to regional stability. Abdi, formerly associated with the PKK, has a complex history, having fought alongside Kurdish forces in Kobani and later gaining international recognition for his role in defeating ISIS. His appointment marks the culmination of agreements aimed at bringing Kurdish institutions under Syrian state control, including legal recognition of Kurdish identity and citizenship rights.
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