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Syrian Democratic Forces Leader to Presidential Advisor
Mawloum Abedi, the former commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been appointed as an advisor to the Syrian Presidency following the disbandment of the SDF and its integration into state institutions in August 2026. Born in Ayn al-Arab (Kobani) in 1967, Abedi became involved in the Kurdish armed movement in the early nineties and was close to Abdullah Ocalan. He led the Battle of Kobani against ISIS between 2014 and 2015 and contributed to the formation of the SDF, which became the primary field ally of the United States in the fight against ISIS. However, Turkey regards Abedi as a group affiliate of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and rejects his presence, demanding his extradition. His appointment to this position marks a turning point in his career after more than a decade of prominent military leadership, reflecting a shift from a field commander to an official role within the Syrian state.
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