The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the main US partner in the fight against the Islamic State, has announced its dissolution as an independent military force after completing an integration process with Syria's armed forces. SDF commander Mazloum Abdi made the announcement Tuesday at the presidential palace in Damascus alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

In speech from presidential palace, Mazloum Abdi announces 'end of mission' for Syrian Democratic Forces, which formed in 2015 and led successful US-backed campaign against ISIS

The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has announced the group's official dissolution.

Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight