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Syria's military integrates foreign Islamist fighters, including Uygurs, into armed forces

Credited from: SCMP

  • The Syrian government has appointed **foreign fighters**, including **Uygurs**, a **Jordanian**, and a **Turk** to key military roles.
  • This move aims to **professionalize** various rebel groups into a cohesive military structure amidst rising concerns from both foreign nations and local citizens.
  • Out of **49 military positions** announced, at least **six were granted to foreigners**, with some achieving high ranks such as **brigadier-general**.
  • **Abdulaziz Dawood Khudaberdi**, a Uygur militant, has been appointed a brigadier-general, which is viewed as recognition for contributions against the regime.
  • China classifies the **Turkistan Islamic Party** (TIP), associated with the Uygurs, as a terrorist organization, complicating international relations.

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