Syrian Democratic Forces
Coverage of Syrian Democratic Forces in the Nexus archive.
- 'Fear, panic and exhaustion': Women in Syria's Roj camp report worsening abuse
Women in Syria's Roj camp report increased violence, intimidation, and night raids since January 2026, according to a Repatriate the Children report. The camp, controlled by Kurdish-led forces, holds women and children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters, with detainees describing beatings, gunfire, and children being separated from mothers.
- Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition
International inspectors discovered hidden chemical weapons materials in Syria, including munitions and production records, as the country transitions under new security arrangements. The findings, reported by the OPCW, reveal over 100 potential sites linked to Syria's chemical weapons program, amid instability following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government and shifting control of territories.
- A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut
A Syrian man buried his wife and four children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut, Lebanon, during a funeral in northeastern Syria. The attacks, part of Israel's military operations against Hezbollah-linked targets, resulted in over 350 casualties, including women and children, marking one of the deadliest days in the ongoing conflict.