# What next? Kurds say yes, Druze still say no to a united Syria

https://mins.news/en/item/35930

- DW, 2026-08-28 16:47 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/what-next-kurds-say-yes-druze-still-say-no-to-united-syria/a-78549925?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Syria’s Kurds have agreed to end nearly 14 years of autonomous rule, integrating their forces into the Syrian military and placing their oil-rich northeastern territory under central government control. Sweida is now the only area rejecting Damascus’ authority. Analysts say the change undermines the Druze vision of a decentralized Syria, while mistrust persists after deadly 2025 clashes.

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