NewzSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as a presidential advisor. The appointment follows the official dissolution of the SDF, a Kurdish-led military coalition that had previously received support from the United States.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralSyria’s president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser
How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Al Jazeera
Focuses on the timeline of the dissolution and appointment
Middle East Eye
Highlights the former US-backed status of the dissolved force