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Syria Integrates Foreign Fighters, Including Uygurs, into Military Structure

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Syria Integrates Foreign Fighters, Including Uygurs, into Military Structure

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  • Syria has appointed foreign fighters including Uygurs, a Jordanian, and a Turk into its armed forces to establish a professional military structure.
  • At least six military roles were assigned to foreigners among the total of 49 appointments announced by the Defence Ministry.
  • Concerns are raised by both foreign governments and Syrian citizens regarding the integration of jihadists, despite assurances from the new rulers against an Islamic revolution.
  • Chinese Uygur militant Abdulaziz Dawood Khudaberdi received a brigadier-general rank, highlighting the TIP's influence within Syria.
  • The move signifies recognition of foreign fighters' contributions in the struggle against the Assad regime, with implications for their potential citizenship.

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