Syrian interim government
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The powers of two former commanders of the Syrian armed groups have been reduced
Syria Service – In the continuation of the restructuring of the Syrian army, Abu Amsha and Saif Abu Bakr Polat have been removed from the command of the 62nd and 76th divisions and appointed to lower positions. Arab media have assessed these decisions as part of the Syrian interim government’s attempt to dissolve the command networks of the former Free Army groups and create a centralized army under the supervision of the Ministry of Defense.
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The status of Mazloum Kobani and Ilham Ahmed after the completion of the integration process
Service Jahan-According to Amarji, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces is considering leading an inclusive and democratic political movement at the level of Syria instead of accepting a government position in Damascus, and Ilham Ahmed will most likely join the Syrian Foreign Ministry, although his final position has not yet been determined.
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None of the Autonomous Administration employees have been removed from the integration process
Syria Service - The Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment announced that the process of reviewing and integrating the Autonomous Administration employees into the government's administrative structure is continuing, and so far, none of the employees have been removed from the lists provided by the Autonomous Administration, and the goal of this process is to organize the administrative structure and verify the information of the employees.
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Kurds still want more concessions from Damascus
World Service - Kurdish language education, local police powers, and the status of commanders are among the most important unresolved demands of the Kurds in negotiations with the central government of Syria.
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Emphasizing the challenges of integrating the Kurds into the Syrian government
Syria Service - "Ghareb Hasso", the co-chair of the PYD, emphasizing that the integration process between the autonomous administration and the interim government in Damascus is facing serious challenges, announced that accepting the achievements of women, recognizing the Kurdish language and the status of the YPJ are among the basic conditions for the success of this process.
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Will the Syrian Kurdish-led force be dissolved?
World Service - The Syrian Democratic Forces, which have been considered the most important military force of the Syrian Kurds for the past decade, may soon be replaced by a new structure within the framework of the Syrian government; a development whose consequences will go beyond the military sphere.
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Dissolving the Autonomous Administration and the SDF does not mean eliminating them
Syria Service - "Sihanouk Dibo", the representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus, announced that the dissolution of the Autonomous Administration and the SDF will not mean the end of their activities or the elimination of these institutions, but rather, within the framework of the process of integration with the structure of the Syrian government, these groups will continue to operate with a changed structure and political identity.
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The continuation of the military movements of the Zionist regime in Daraa and Quneitra, coinciding with the visit of the UN Secretary-General to Syria
Syria Service - Coinciding with the visit of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Syria, the Zionist regime forces established a new checkpoint by entering several villages in the outskirts of Daraa province, and local sources reported shelling of agricultural areas in Quneitra province.
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Ahmed al-Shara:
Damascus has no plans for military intervention in Lebanon
Syria Service - "Ahmed al-Shara", the head of the interim Syrian government, announced that Damascus is trying to reach security agreements with Israel through some countries, and at the same time emphasized that the Syrian government has no intention of military intervention in Lebanon.
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UN Secretary-General visits Syria after 17 years
Syria Service - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on the first visit by a UN Secretary-General to Syria since 2009. Emphasizing the UN's support for the country's political transition, he called on the international community to support the Syrian people at this "decisive moment."
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Representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus:
There is a serious will to implement the agreement with the Syrian government
Syria Service - The representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus, announcing the progress of the process of integrating the institutions of this administration into the structure of the Syrian interim government, announced the existence of a serious will on both sides to implement the agreements and said that the proposal to incorporate the YPJ as a special counter-terrorism force under the supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Interior is awaiting the final decision of the head of the Syrian interim government.
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different accounts of the integration of the Kurdish structure into the Damascus government
World Service- While the Syrian ambassador described the integration process as “miraculous”, the UN has announced that negotiations on the most important issues between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces are still ongoing.
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Damascus' strategy to consolidate influence in the Kurdish areas of Syria
World Service - The formation of the temporary executive office of Hasakah province, with the presence of most figures close to the Syrian Democratic Forces, at first glance seems to benefit these forces, but an examination of the developments shows that Damascus, by handing over some administrative positions, is gradually consolidating its security, judicial, and institutional influence in northeastern Syria; a strategy that could ultimately lead to the complete integration of the autonomous structures into the central government.
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Arab media:
Ahmed al-Sharaa is rebuilding Syria's security structure
Syria Service - Arab media announced that the head of the Syrian interim government, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has begun the process of rebuilding and centralizing the country's security structure by making new appointments in security institutions; an action that, according to these media, is aimed at placing security and intelligence agencies under the direct supervision of the head of the government.
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Building a new Syria depends on a national agreement based on the constitution
Syria Service - The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) issued a statement on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of July 19, 2012, emphasizing the need to achieve a national agreement on constitutional and political grounds to build a new Syria, and called for recognizing the country's diversity, guaranteeing the rights of all citizens, and advancing national dialogue as a path to achieving sustainable stability.
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Kurdish journalist "Dogan Jahan":
The January 29 agreement brought the political existence of the Syrian Kurds into the official framework
Syria Service - Referring to the developments of the past 14 years in the Kurdish regions of Syria, Kurdish journalist "Dogan Jahan" said that the July 19, 2012 uprising put an end to the policies of denial against the Kurds and the January 29 agreement between the SDF and the interim government in Damascus recognized the political and military status of the Kurds for the first time in the form of an official agreement.
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The position of women's forces must be determined in military structure of Syria
Syria Service - "Militan Afrin", a YPJ commander, referring to the ongoing negotiations between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the interim government in Damascus, said that the dispute over the position of the YPJ remains one of the main issues in the integration process. He emphasized that this force is not just a military title and is a symbol of their political and social participation for some women in northern and eastern Syria.
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Power Consolidation in the Hands of Ahmed Al-Shara
World Service - From appointing ministers and judges to managing economic and security institutions, the majority of powers in the new Syria have been vested in the president, and this has raised concerns about the future of democracy.
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Syrian Interim Government Must Clarify the Fate of Thousands of Missing Detainees
Syria Service – Following a week-long visit to the country, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria issued a report calling for the clarification of the fate of thousands of detainees and missing persons, accountability for human rights violators, and the acceleration of the transitional justice process.
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Al-Sharaa Bets on the Kurdish National Council of Syria
World Service – By excluding the Democratic Union Party (PYD) from parliament and allocating the Kurdish seat to the Kurdish National Council of Syria, the president of the Syrian transitional government has sent a clear signal regarding his preferred partner among the Kurds—a move that could jeopardize efforts to maintain the political unity of Syrian Kurds.
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Ahmad al-Sharaa Appoints One-Third of Parliament Members
Syria Desk – Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of the Syrian interim government, has issued a decree appointing 70 new members to the country's interim parliament. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish political factions in northern and eastern Syria, who argue that the process of forming the parliament lacked genuine participation and could jeopardize Kurdish national rights in the future constitution.
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Damascus’s New Parliament Sends a Message to the Kurds: Limited Participation, Diminished Influence
World Desk – While the Syrian government highlights the increased ethnic and religious diversity of the parliament, the complete absence of figures affiliated with the SDF indicates that the Kurdish autonomous administration still holds no share in Damascus’s new political structure.
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Ahmad al-Shara' Meets Turkish Interior Minister in Damascus; Emphasis Placed on Security Cooperation Between the Two Countries
Syria Desk – Ahmad al-Shara', head of the Syrian Interim Government, met with Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi in Damascus. They discussed issues regarding countering shared security threats, the exchange of expertise, and strategies to expand bilateral cooperation.
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Syria’s Future Hinges on Inclusive Participation and Strengthened Dialogue
Syria Desk – Speaking at a meeting focused on the January 29 agreement, the co-chair of the MSD Communications Office emphasized that achieving a sustainable future for Syria requires the genuine participation of all segments of society—grounded in equal citizenship and the recognition of ethnic and cultural diversity—and identified dialogue among political forces as the primary solution to the country's crisis.
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The Carnegie Foundation analyzed;
Implementation of new power architecture in Syria by Kurds and Damascus
World Service - A new Carnegie Foundation report says that the gradual integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces is not just a military agreement, but part of a new model of governance in Syria that is based on the participation of local forces in the government structure.
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UN report on the agreement process between the Kurds and Damascus
World Service - The UN Special Representative in the Security Council announced that the implementation of the agreement between the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces has made progress, including the integration of four military brigades, the release of more than 1,300 detainees, and the resolution of the problem of educational qualifications in northeastern Syria.
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"Ahmad al-Shora", head of the interim government of Syria:
We have no intention of military intervention in Lebanon
Syrian Service - "Ahmad al-Shora", the head of the interim government of Syria, rejecting speculations about the possibility of Damascus' intervention in Lebanon, emphasized that Syria wants to play a constructive role in solving the Lebanese crisis and has no intention of military intervention in Lebanon.
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Mazloum Abdi arrived in Italy to discuss important regional cases
Syrian Service - SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi arrived in Italy as part of a European diplomatic tour to consult with European officials about developments in Syria, strengthening regional stability and security, and the process of implementing understandings related to the integration of these forces with the Syrian interim government.
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Dealing with the Kurds problem in the style of Ahmad al-Shara
World Service - The new Syrian government has regained control of a large part of the eastern part of the country, while observers say that Damascus is trying to weaken the political and economic structure of the Kurds, without entering into a large-scale war with them.
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"Ahmad al-Shara", head of the interim government of Syria:
Syria has no intention to intervene in Lebanon
Syrian Service - "Ahmed al-Shara", the head of the interim government of Syria, rejected the reports about the possibility of Damascus' intervention in Lebanon, and emphasized that Syria has no intention of entering the territory of Lebanon and interfering in the country's affairs.