Female Kurdish fighters who gained international prominence fighting the Islamic State are negotiating with Syria's new government on September 2, 2026 to preserve their combat role. The talks reflect the shifting political landscape in post-conflict Syria.
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QAMISHLI, Syria, Sept 2 - Female Kurdish fighters who became global symbols of the fight against Islamic State are negotiating with Syria's new authorities to retain a combat role after a government overhaul left their future uncertain.
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Once symbols of war on Islamic State, Kurdish women fighters seek role in new Syria Reuters