Syria Kurdish forces integration: Future for female YPJ remains uncertain

By Al Jazeera English

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For 15 years, Kurdish women of the YPJ fought on Syria’s front lines, notably against ISIL. Now they’re told by the government that Syrian society “isn’t ready” for women in the army, a claim they reject as 979 female fighters killed in combat underscore their sacrifices. YPJ leaders say they’re negotiating to integrate around 1,500 women, even as they train for battles they may not be allowed to fight. Bernard Smith reports from Qamishli in North Eastern Syria. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Syria #KurdishWomen #YPJ #WomenInCombat #SyrianArmy #ISIL #GenderEquality #NewSyria #Qamishli #AlJazeeraeEnglish

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