Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander Mazloum Abdi announced on October 12th, 2025, that Damascus has expressed willingness to amend the interim constitution, accept decentralization, and verbally agreed to SDF integration into the new Syrian army, as reported by pro-SDF media. Abdi also stated that a joint force with Damascus to fight ISIS is under consideration following a U.S. proposal, according to a report by Nasyria.com. These developments were disclosed during the reporting window between 12:08 PM and 1:08 PM UTC, indicating significant potential shifts in the region's political and security landscape. While specific details regarding the constitutional amendments and decentralization plans were not immediately provided, Abdi confirmed the verbal agreement on integrating the SDF into the Syrian army. The U.S. proposal for a joint operation against ISIS suggests a new approach to counterterrorism efforts in the region. These announcements follow a period of diplomatic engagement between Turkish and Syrian officials in Ankara, who met earlier on October 12th, 2025, to discuss security cooperation, though the outcomes of those talks were not immediately disclosed. Additionally, activists in Afrin launched a reforestation campaign on October 12th, 2025, aiming to address environmental damage from past conflicts.
