SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi affirmed on October 7th, 2025, between 8:06 PM and 8:36 PM UTC, that the Syrian Democratic Forces will not fully integrate into the HTS regime, though partial integration into the army with retained local command remains a possibility. Abdi also formally requested the establishment of an autonomous administration area within Syria, drawing parallels to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. These statements come as Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Mor Maurice Amsih confirmed that the Church's 35 schools, 20 of which are in SDF-controlled areas, will adhere to the curriculum set by the Ministry of Education in Damascus. Archbishop Amsih described the closure of these schools in SDF areas as "completely unacceptable." Previous reports from October 7th, 2025, detailed ongoing negotiations between the SDF and the Syrian government, including an agreement on a lasting ceasefire and discussions on constitutional amendments. The SDF has prioritized the modification of Syria's interim constitution to represent all populations. The exact perpetrators of recent security incidents in Deir Ezzor Governorate, including an IED attack and a rocket-propelled grenade strike, remain unidentified, with suspicion pointed towards the Islamic State.
