SDF Cannot Join Syrian Army Overnight Without Democratic Reforms said Sinam Mohamad
SDC rejects Turkey's push for rapid SDF integration into Syrian army, demands political transition first. Sinam Mohamad insists on constitutional reform, disarmament of all factions, and inclusive dialogue before any military merger—calling current pressure 'unacceptable.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Sinam Mohamad, the representative of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) in Washington, has firmly rejected mounting Turkish pressure to accelerate the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian Arab Army, warning that any such move must follow a comprehensive political transition and the drafting of a new constitution.
In an exclusive statement to Kurdistan24, Mohamad stressed that “the approach Turkey wants to impose—through hasty and coercive pressure to resolve everything with the Damascus government—is neither feasible nor acceptable.”
Integration Requires Gradual Political Process
Mohamad emphasized that the SDF is “a major force” and cannot be disbanded or integrated “in a day or a night.” She reiterated that before any discussion of military integration, “all other armed factions in Damascus must also undergo reform and restructuring, and the entire process must be anchored in a democratic roadmap.”
“This requires a phased approach, beginning with the complete cessation of hostilities, the establishment of calm, and the preparation of a new constitution,” she said.
Inclusive Dialogue Essential for Lasting Resolution
Highlighting the broader political landscape, Mohamad underlined the importance of “inclusive dialogue between all Syrian components” within a democratic framework. Only after such conditions are met, she noted, would it be “possible for the SDF to become a part of the Syrian army.”
However, she concluded by asserting that “for now, nothing of that sort has begun,” reaffirming that the process of integration has yet to formally start.
Mohamad’s remarks come at a time of heightened diplomatic engagement between Syrian Kurdish leadership and international stakeholders, amid ongoing discussions about a future Syrian settlement and the role of Northeast Syria within it.
