- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were involved in the Syrian Civil War.
- Tribal groups are pressuring the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to disband and undergo significant changes.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was dismantled as part of a controversial deal on October 6, 2026.
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was dismantled as part of a controversial deal on October 6, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Syrian Democratic Forces
alliance of militias fighting against ISIL and other Islamist extremists in the Syrian Civil War
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Ahmed al-Sharaa
President of Syria since 2025
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