YPJ to Join Syria’s Interior Ministry as ‘Special Force’

The Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) have confirmed that talks with Syria’s Interior Minister, Anas Khattab, included a proposal to integrate the group into the ministry as a “special and organized force.” In a statement released by the YPJ General Command, the group said the option was discussed during recent meetings with the minister. The move would formally place the YPJ under the Syrian Interior Ministry’s structure, while maintaining its distinct organizational identity. The announcement marks a significant step in ongoing negotiations between the YPJ and Syria’s central government. No timeline or further details on the integration process were provided. The YPJ is an all-female militia that has played a key role in northern Syria’s defense and in the fight against the Islamic State group.