Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has commented on ongoing discussions with Damascus regarding the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian Army. The remarks were made following earlier reports by Syria TV on October 16th, 2025, indicating a preliminary agreement. Abdi's commentary, shared via X (formerly Twitter) on October 16th, 2025, at approximately 10:07 PM UTC, suggests the dialogue is continuing but does not confirm a finalized deal. Abdi's statement, posted to X by user [@BB7ER3](https://twitter.com/BB7ER3) at the start of the reporting window, directly questioned where "the Bigger Party" had not responded, implying an ongoing negotiation process. This follows reporting from earlier in the day by Syria TV, which stated that a preliminary agreement on integrating the SDF as a single unit into the Syrian Army had been reached. Details of any potential integration plan remain scarce. The discussions come amid broader geopolitical shifts in Syria, where the SDF has been a significant force in counter-ISIS operations, primarily in the northeast. The potential integration could have substantial implications for the command structure and operational capacity of the Syrian military. This follows reports from the previous reporting window concerning the arrest of Namir Assad, a cousin of Bashar Assad, on charges including kidnapping and drug smuggling, and the discovery of abducted women near the Lebanese border.
