Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved under a deal which recognizes Kurdish rights | DW News

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The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, which for years operated largely outside the control of Damascus, are being absorbed into the Syrian state. It's a major breakthrough for President Ahmed al-Sharaa, but one that leaves big questions over Kurdish rights and Syria's long-term stability. We spoke to Kristian Brakel, political analyst and director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation's Beirut office. Chapters: 00:00 Kurdish forces absorbed into Syrian state 00:30 Washington's partner against “Islamic State” 01:35 President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority grows 01:57 Kurdish gains in self-rule are ending 02:43 Interview Kristian Brakel, Director, Heinrich Böll Foundation Beirut 04:22 Does Syria now have a unified army? 05:50 Political victory for President al-Sharaa? 07:00 What the agreement means for Kurdish autonomy 09:40 Links to the Kurdish process in Turkey and PKK disarmament 11:20 US pivot from SDF to al-Sharaa #dwcurrentaffairs #syria #kurds For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/

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