A Syrian government delegation and representatives led by Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), met on October 8th, 2025, to discuss potential amendments to the constitutional declaration aimed at ensuring Kurdish rights and accelerating the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army. During the meeting, both parties agreed to reopen crossings in northern and eastern Syria, according to Al-Hadath. The SDF delegation also requested the Syrian government to reopen Al-Qamishli Airport. The discussions, which took place in the reporting window between 12:07 PM and 1:07 PM UTC, focused on forming committees to facilitate the SDF's merger with the Syrian army. The potential amendment of the constitutional declaration was specifically addressed to safeguard the rights of the Kurdish population. These developments come as Aleppo's Seikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods remain under siege, with all seven access roads closed for over 24 hours despite a declared ceasefire. Food, drink, and diesel supplies have been cut off for two days, impacting residents as winter approaches.
