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Syrian Defense Minister Orders Military Integration in Ten Days

5/18/2025

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Syria's Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra has ordered all armed units to integrate into the Ministry of Defense within ten days. This decisive move stems from a December agreement with rebel coalitions and a March pact with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aiming to unify military and civil institutions, though it raises concerns among Kurds about increased centralization.

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Syria's Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra has ordered all armed units to integrate into the Ministry of Defense within ten days. This decisive move stems from a December agreement with rebel coalitions and a March pact with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aiming to unify military and civil institutions, though it raises concerns among Kurds about increased centralization.