The eighth group of Afrin displaced families returned to their city

Syrian Service - The eighth group of Afrin displaced families, including about 1,700 families who lived in the cities of Qamishlo, Derik and Gerkeleke for years, left Qamishlo and returned to Afrin on Wednesday morning within the framework of the agreement between the SDF and the Syrian interim government.

Guterres:

The escalation of conflicts in the region threatens the chances of peace in Syria

Syria Service - The Secretary General of the United Nations warned against the increase in tensions in the region and emphasized that the continuation of the conflicts could seriously endanger the peace process in Syria and called on all parties to adhere to the ceasefire and strengthen stability in Lebanon.

Military training of Syrian Kurdish forces in Damascus

World Service - About a third of the newly formed Kurdish brigades of the Syrian Ministry of Defense, consisting of former SDF forces, were sent to northern Damascus for formal training courses.

The appointment of "Mohammed Shoghi" as the co-chairman of the Economic Board of Self-Governing Management as the internal commercial manager of Haske

Syria Service - Following the implementation of the January 29 agreement between the interim government of Syria and the SDF, Mohammad Shoghi Mohammad, the co-chairman of the Economic and Agricultural Board of the Autonomous Administration, was appointed as the director of the Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Department of Haskeh province.

The ambiguous fate of the 100,000-strong army of Syrian Kurds

World Service - While the media close to the Kurds have been talking about a force of 100,000 people for years, now according to Havar News and analyzes published in the Middle East Institute (MEI), only four Kurdish brigades are in the process of merging with the Syrian army.

Why is London cautious about the future of Syrian Kurds?

World Service - Analyzes show that while Britain supports the process of integrating Kurdish forces into the structure of the Syrian government, it does not want to jeopardize its relations with Damascus and Ankara by openly supporting Kurdish self-government.

Senior expert on Middle East issues:

Trump does not care about the Kurds

World Service - Henry Barkey emphasized that Trump has changed the American policy towards the Kurds and that he does not care about the Kurdish issue.

Pentagon:

America was a spectator of the war between Damascus and the Kurds

World Service - The Pentagon Inspector General's report shows that at the height of the battle between the Syrian army and the Syrian Kurdish forces in early 2026, the American forces only played the role of mediator for the safe exit of the Kurdish forces from Aleppo, and any direct military intervention was avoided.

The last struggle of Syrian Kurds to maintain autonomy

World Service- At the same time as the process of integrating the Syrian Kurdish forces into the Syrian military structure is progressing, Kurdish leaders warn that the political and social achievements of the Kurds are at risk of destruction.

Hassan Mohammad Ali, Co-Chairman of MSD Communications Office:

Emphasis on participation and cooperation among all components of Syrian society

Syria Service - "Hassan Muhammad Ali", the co-head of MSD's communications office, emphasized that the January 29 agreement was formed in response to political, international developments and regional needs, and called for this agreement to become a basis for building a new Syria based on diversity, participation and cooperation among all components of Syrian society.

The governor of Aleppo entered Kobani on an official visit

Syrian Service - The governor of Aleppo headed an official delegation entered the city of Kobani to discuss the latest developments in the region, the process of the institutions and the needs of the stage of integration and coordination between the administrative structures in a meeting with the local officials, elders and elders of the region.

Can the new constitution end the historical crisis in Syria?

Syria Service - Simultaneously with the start of the first session of the Syrian Parliament, eyes are focused on the drafting process of the new constitution of this country; A process that, according to many observers, can become the basis for national stability and reconciliation by guaranteeing the real participation of all ethnic groups and social groups and removing policies based on exclusion and centralism, or by repeating past experiences, expose Syria to new political and social crises.

The official start of the integration of the Syrian Kurdistan Relief Forces into the structure of the Syrian Ministry of Interior

Syrian Service - The deputy commander of the internal security forces of Haskeh province announced the official start of the process of integrating the security forces of Syrian Kurdistan into the Syrian Ministry of Interior and announced that in the first phase, 100 security officers will join the internal security forces of this ministry while maintaining their rank and organizational position.

How did America curb the Kurdish crisis before leaving Syria?

According to the Kurdish Studies Center, Washington tried to prevent an all-out war between Damascus and the Kurds before completing the US military withdrawal from Syria and to close the case of the Syrian Democratic Forces or "SDF" from the path of political agreement.

Three big challenges of Syrian Kurds

World Service - According to the director of the Kurdish Peace Institute, at the same time as the gradual integration of northeastern Syria into the structure of the transitional government, the Kurds face three simultaneous challenges; The gradual elimination of the Kurdish language and identity, the limitation of the role of women in the power structure, and the increasing control of Damascus over the economic resources of the region are faced.

Registration of 14 thousand displaced families to return to Sarekani

Syria Service - The trip of a high-ranking delegation from the security institutions of Haskeh to Sarekani was accompanied by the review of important cases, including the clearing of mines, the water crisis of Aluk station, the integration of security forces and the return plan of thousands of displaced families.

The uncertain future of the agreement between Damascus and the SDF

Syria Service - A few months have passed since the signing of the integration agreement between the interim government of Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces, reports indicate a significant gap between the provisions of the agreement and the process of its implementation. While this agreement was drafted with the aim of consolidating the ceasefire, guaranteeing the rights of local communities and integrating administrative and security structures, sources close to the autonomous administration criticize the reduction of local powers, the limitation of the role of women, the ambiguity of the status of prisoners, the continuation of human rights violations and the neglect of the political and cultural rights of the Kurds.

Concerns about strengthening central governments and limiting Kurdish autonomy

World Service - The appointment of Tom Barak as the central figure of the Trump administration's regional policy, especially after the developments in northeastern Syria, has created a wave of concern among the Kurds; concern that Washington will once again move towards strengthening central governments and limiting Kurdish self-governing structures.

Investigating the developments in Syria and the challenges of refugees in the Kurdistan region

Syria Service - The communication committee of the ENKS representative in the Kurdistan region, in a meeting with Hamid Darbandi, the head of the Syrian case in the presidential court of the region, discussed the latest political developments in Syria, the situation of the Kurds in Syria and the problems of Syrian refugees, including the costs of extending residence and issues related to family reunification.

"Abu Omer Adelbi" commander of the SDF North Democratic Brigade:

The integration process in the Syrian army is positive, but it is progressing slowly

Syria Service - "Abu Omar Adelbi", the commander of the Northern Democratic Brigade of the SDF, referring to the continuation of negotiations to join these forces to the structure of the Syrian army, announced the existence of a common political will between the parties, but emphasized that the implementation process of the integration and release of the detained forces is still progressing slower than expected.

The possibility of turning Afrin and Qamishlo into rail transit centers

World Service - While the Kurdish regions of Syria have been facing war and instability for the past decade, new regional connectivity plans could turn these regions into Middle Eastern transit highways.

Thomas Barak and America's policy in Syria

Syria Service - While it was thought that Thomas Barak's mission in Syria was over, Donald Trump's decision to hand over the Iraq case in addition to the Syria case to this American diplomat and businessman showed that his role in Washington's Middle East strategy has not only not decreased, but has entered a new phase; A role that, at the same time as trying to normalize Damascus' relations with the world, has been accompanied by criticisms about the way America is dealing with Syria's security, political and humanitarian crises.

Challenges of the Kurds to maintain the self-governing administration

World Service - A new report shows that some of the religious minorities in northeastern Syria are worried that they will once again face discrimination and marginalization with the destruction of the mechanisms of the self-governing administration.

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: 287 people died in May; 15 victims were women

Syria Service - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that at least 287 people died in different areas of Syria in May 2026, 15 of whom were women. This institution considered the continuation of insecurity, the activity of armed groups and the proliferation of weapons as the main causes of human casualties in this country.

The uncertain future of women's defense units; Battle over YPJ's military identity in Syria

Syria Service - The meeting of the YPJ commanders with the Minister of Defense of the interim government of Syria once again revealed the differences over how to integrate this force into the Syrian military structure. While Damascus has demanded that the YPJ join the internal security forces, the command of these forces insists on maintaining its independent identity and structure and official presence in the Syrian army.

Mazloum Kobani met with the freed prisoners

Syrian Service - "Mazloum Abdi", the Commander-in-Chief of the SDF, in a meeting with a number of freed prisoners and the families of the prisoners and those killed in Kobani, emphasized that the case of the prisoners is the priority of these forces and efforts will continue to release all the detainees.

The warning of the international coalition about the escape of thousands of ISIS members and affiliates from the north and east of Syria

The Syrian Service - The General Command of "Operation Resolute", led by the United States, announced that between 15,000 and 20,000 people suspected of being associated with ISIS have fled or disappeared from camps and prisons following the weakening of the detention and surveillance system in northern and eastern Syria.

The opening of the gates of the Atatürk Dam in Türkiye

Syria Service - Following the sudden increase in the release of water from Türkiye's Atatürk Dam on the Euphrates River, the northern and eastern regions of Syria faced widespread flooding. According to official statistics, 3 thousand 769 families were affected by this flood and about 700 hectares of agricultural lands were flooded.

The strategic importance of the Kurds' return to Afrin

World Service - Elham Ahmed's trip to Afrin after 9 years, at the same time as the large-scale return of displaced Kurds to this region, has once again highlighted the strategic importance of Afrin in the Syrian equation. Observers believe that the revival of the Kurdish population in this region, which is located near the Mediterranean, can affect the political balance, the future negotiations with Damascus and the position of the Kurds in post-war Syria, beyond a humanitarian return.

Elham Ahmed returned to Afrin after 9 years

Syria Service - Elham Ahmed, the co-head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Autonomous Administration, traveled to Afrin after 9 years and met with local officials and citizens of the region at the same time as Eid al-Adha.