Abdi's Statement Marks a Significant Step in the Ongoing Efforts to Consolidate Control Under the New Administration in Damascus in Syria

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi announced late Tuesday the dissolution of his powerful forces, which defeated Islamic State jihadists, in line with an agreement with President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who is determined to reunify Syria. The announcement came as part of a deal aimed at integrating Kurdish-led forces into the country's new security structure. Abdi's statement marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to consolidate control under the new administration in Damascus.