Disarmament and Integration of Syrian Militias into Defense Forces

• Syrian new ruler, Muhammad al-Jolani, has agreed with all groups except Kurdish-led forces in the northeast.

• The meeting ended with an agreement on the dissolution of all groups and their integration under the supervision of the ministry of defence.

• Jolani has previously stated that he will not allow weapons outside state control.

• The new leadership will integrate Kurdish-held areas under the supervision of the ministry of defence.

• The 13-year civil war in Syria has left over half a million dead and fragmented the country into zones controlled by different armed groups.