Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger

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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a principal Kurdish-led group and main US partner against ISIS, officially dissolved following a merger with the Syrian army. Commander Mazloum Abdi made the announcement in Damascus, marking the end of the force's existence.

Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

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