# As SDF disbands in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights

https://mins.news/en/item/50848

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-09 05:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/as-sdf-disband-in-syria-kurds-ponder-how-to-secure-their-rights?traffic_source=rss

> The Syrian Democratic Forces’ integration into government forces and the dissolution of the Kurdish-led autonomous administration have prompted debate among Kurds in Syria and neighboring countries. Although President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised constitutional protection for Kurdish language and political rights, analysts question whether abandoning armed struggle will weaken efforts to secure them democratically.

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