Kurdish SDF Dissolves, Merges With Syrian Army

Government-critical narrative

The SDF's dissolution is a surrender, pure and simple. Abdi folded in negotiations only days after losing territory in January's clashes, which makes the power dynamic impossible to ignore. Kurdish fighters have handed over their weapons for vague promises, while Turkey got its core demand — expelling PKK members — buried in the fine print. The dream of Kurdish self-determination has fallen further out of reach.