In a significant development, the head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, announced the dissolution of the Kurdish-led military group as part of a deal struck with the Damascus government. This announcement came on Tuesday evening at the presidential palace in Damascus, where Abdi declared that the SDF had completed a merger with the Syrian army and would cease to operate independently. The SDF once controlled a de facto autonomous zone in Syria's northeast but lost most of its territory during a government offensive in January. The new deal marks a shift in Syria's history, Abdi said, moving towards peace, stability, and reconstruction. On the cultural front, Abdi highlighted that President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the opposition forces that overthrew Bashar al-Assad, has recognized the preservation of the Kurdish people's right to education in their native language. The SDF, once a key partner of the United States in Syria's fight against ISIL, has now secured recognition for the Kurdish language in education and substantial roles for its leaders within the Syrian government. This move is seen as a testament to the leadership and sacrifices made by the Kurdish partners, contributing significantly to regional stability. The US removing Syria from its "state sponsors of terrorism" list marks another step in strengthening ties between the two countries after the ouster of al-Assad. Al-Sharaa welcomed this move, stating that Syria is shaking off a dark stain and moving towards development, reconstruction, and rebuilding.