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Syria women fighters denied army integration

Syria's military restructuring has created a clear divide: male ISIS fighters found places in the new army, while the women who were prominent in that conflict didn't get the same treatment. The SDF has been dissolved as a separate force, and its commander now advises in Damascus. The YPJ, the all-female unit, wanted to integrate as a single brigade but were turned down by defense authorities. Over 1,500 women are in talks with the Interior Ministry for official roles, yet none have been assigned ranks. This is what "unity first" looks like so far. Reporting by Reuters' Lucas.

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Syria women fighters denied army integration

Syria's military restructuring has created a clear divide: male ISIS fighters found places in the new army, while the women who were prominent in that conflict didn't get the same treatment. The SDF has been dissolved as a separate force, and its commander now advises in Damascus. The YPJ, the all-female unit, wanted to integrate as a single brigade but were turned down by defense authorities. Over 1,500 women are in talks with the Interior Ministry for official roles, yet none have been assigned ranks. This is what "unity first" looks like so far. Reporting by Reuters' Lucas.

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