DEIR HAFER: Syria’s army has seized swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade. The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed Al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a “national language” and granting the minority group official recognition. The Kurds have said Friday’s announcement fell short of their aspirations, while the implementation of a March deal — intended to see Kurdish forces integrated into the state — has stalled.

DAMASCUS: Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa issued a decree affirming the rights of the Kurdish Syrians, formally recognizing their language and restoring citizenship to all…

The decree is the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria's independence in 1946.

This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.

Army says its forces are working to remove mines and other war remnants as they continue advancement.

Government extends grip on north after stalled efforts under Ahmed al-Sharaa to reach accommodation with Kurds and fold their forces into national army

DEIR HAFER: Syria’s army has seized swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade. The…

The agreement, which includes a ceasefire, will see the Kurdish administration and forces integrate into the state. It comes after deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on…

Government’s truce with Syrian Democratic Forces follows advance on Kurdish-held areas amid struggle to control entire country