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Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government

Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government
NYT World Wednesday 26 August 2026, 10:20 UTC By Abdi Latif Dahir 1 min read
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Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led militia that was long seen as a key American ally in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State.

Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led militia that was long seen as a key American ally in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State.
Kurdish (ORG) Syria (LOCATION) the Syrian Democratic Forces (ORG) American (ORG) Islamic (ORG)
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