# Syria Kurdish forces integration: Future for female YPJ remains uncertain

https://mins.news/en/video/52649

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-10 08:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWudnw3h1F0

> The YPJ’s Kurdish women fighters spent 15 years on Syria’s front lines, particularly battling ISIL. They reject the government’s claim that Syrian society is not ready for women in the army. YPJ leaders say talks are under way to integrate about 1,500 women, while the fighters continue training despite uncertainty over whether they will be allowed to fight.

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