Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
In 2019, the US briefly considered leaving Syria. It evacuated some posts in the area, not wanting to be in the middle of fighting. It took time for the area to stabilize.
Seven years after being displaced by a Turkish invasion, around 700 Kurdish families are returning to Serekaniyeh, a city in northern Syria. This marks a significant shift in the region's dynamics, following the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian government reaching a reconciliation and integration agreement in March 2025.
The SDF, initially backed by the US, was considered a "terrorist" army by Turkey and involved in several invasions of Syrian territory, including Serekaniyeh in October 2019. The return of these families comes as Turkey is gradually returning parts of northern Syria to the Syrian government, aligning with the new Syrian administration's policies.
Kurdish media outlet Rudaw reports that the return is part of the preparations made by the Hasaka governor and involves a special committee to monitor the situation.
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