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// DOSSIER — ypg-dissolution-integration-syrian-national-army
YPG Announces Dissolution and Integration into Syrian National Army
REL_TIME: 26 Aug 2026 12:42Z · LANG: EN
On August 25, 2026, the YPG (People's Protection Units) officially announced the dissolution of its autonomous administration and all independent military and civilian structures in Syria. Ringleader Ferhat Abdi Sahin, known as Mazloum Abdi, confirmed the move at the People's Palace in Damascus following a landmark agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The transition involves the full integration of YPG forces into the brigades of the Syrian army and the absorption of its administrative functions into state institutions. This development, supported by a U.S.-brokered framework, marks a significant shift toward a unified Syrian state after years of separatist control in the north and east.
// Background
The YPG emerged as a powerful militia during the Syrian civil war and became the primary U.S. partner in the fight against Daesh (ISIS). While it controlled significant territory in northern and eastern Syria through an autonomous administration, its presence was a major point of contention for both the Syrian government and Türkiye. The dissolution follows a period of de-escalation and the U.S. removing Syria from its terrorism list earlier in 2026.
// Key Developments
- Formal dissolution of the YPG's autonomous administration and independent military structures.
- Integration of YPG fighters into the Syrian army's national brigades.
- Announcement made by Mazloum Abdi at the People's Palace in Damascus following talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack welcomed the move as a turning point for a 'united Syria' under 'Plan-A'.
- Agreement includes the recognition of the Kurdish language in education and government roles for Kurdish leaders.
- The move follows a ceasefire and integration deal originally reached on January 29, 2026.
// Timeline
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Syrian administration and YPG reach an initial agreement providing for a ceasefire and gradual integration.
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Mazloum Abdi formally announces the dissolution of all YPG structures at the People's Palace in Damascus.
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U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack issues a statement praising the formation of a 'united Syria' and the integration process.
// Perspectives
[YPG/SDF Leadership]
Views the dissolution as a responsible transition into a national framework to ensure regional stability and secure Kurdish rights within a unified state.
[Syrian Administration]
Aims to restore central government sovereignty and consolidate all armed forces under the national army's command.
[United States Government]
Supports the move as a diplomatic success that transforms past divisions into a lasting partnership for a united Syria.
[Türkiye]
Maintains a critical view, historically classifying the YPG as a terrorist organization and an extension of the PKK.
// Quotes
“Following the agreement reached with President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and upon completion of the process of integrating our forces into the brigades of the Syrian army, we announce today, with a great sense of responsibility, that we are dissolving ourselves as an independent military force.”
“One army, one government, one state.”
“Recognizing the Kurdish language in education and securing substantive roles for our valued partners Mazloum Abdi and Ilham Ahmed within the Syrian government pays due respect to their leadership.”
