Syrian President Appoints Ex-Kurdish Commander as Presidential Adviser

POLICY WIRE — Damascus, Syria — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential...

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August 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Damascus, Syria — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential adviser. The announcement was made by state media on Friday.

Abdi’s appointment follows his decision to dissolve the SDF as an independent military force. This move is part of an integration agreement with the Syrian government.

The decree, signed by al-Sharaa and published by state news agency SANA, states: Mustafa Khalil Abdi is appointed as adviser to the presidency of the republic. This signifies a significant step towards rapprochement between the Syrian government and Kurdish leaders.

In a related development, the Syrian education ministry has authorized Kurdish-language instruction in both public and private schools.

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