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Leak exposes SDF data, revealing Turkish, Iranian nationals within PKK-linked ranks

Leaked documents of the SDFs so-called  Asayish  data. (Photo via Zaman al-Wasl)
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Leaked documents of the SDFs so-called Asayish data. (Photo via Zaman al-Wasl)
January 02, 2026 01:53 PM GMT+03:00

Personal and security data of dozens of SDF/YPG terrorist members have been leaked, including names, ID numbers, assignment information, and duties, according to a report by Zaman al-Wasl.

The leak occurred after a person responsible for the information system defected from the organization.

The leak also revealed indications of the presence of non-Syrian individuals within PKK ranks, including Iranian and Turkish nationals, the report said.

Leaked documents of SDF's so-called "Asayish" data. (Photo via Zaman al-Wasl)

Contents of the leak

According to Zaman al-Wasl's initial analysis of the leaked documents, the materials include:

  • Personal and security data for thousands of members, including names, ID numbers, assignment details and duties.
  • Official documents showing the structure of the apparatus, its internal divisions and chains of command.
  • Video recordings filmed inside the apparatus' facilities.
  • Indications of the presence of members of non-Syrian nationalities, including Iranian and Turkish, within what are called "Qandil elements."
  • Zaman al-Wasl reported that this security breach comes at a time when the SDF is witnessing "increasing movements and defections," raising questions about the cohesion of the organization's infrastructure.

Context: March 10 agreement not implemented

On March 10, the Syrian presidency announced the signing of an agreement for the SDF's integration into state institutions, reaffirming the country's territorial unity and rejecting any attempts at division.

Syrian authorities say that in the months since March 10, the SDF has not shown any efforts to meet the terms of the agreement.

The SDF is dominated by the YPG, the Syrian branch of the PKK terrorist organization.

Officials in neighboring Türkiye have also stressed that the SDF must abide by the deal, warning that any security issues in Syria also affect Türkiye.

The Syrian government has been stepping up security efforts since the fall of the decadeslong Assad regime in December 2024.

January 02, 2026 01:53 PM GMT+03:00
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