SDF seize security headquarters in northeastern Syria town of Markada
Fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have taken control of the Asayish headquarters — the security and police force of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria — in the town of Markada, located in northeastern Syria. Footage of the takeover has circulated widely on social media.
The videos show SDF fighters entering the compound and asserting control over the building with no visible resistance. There has been no official statement clarifying the reasons behind the move or detailing whether the takeover was part of a broader operation.
Markada lies in a strategically sensitive area in southern Hasakah province and has previously been viewed as relatively stable. The seizure of the Asayish headquarters may point to internal restructuring within the autonomous administration’s security apparatus or rising internal tensions.
The development comes amid wider shifts in Syria’s security landscape, including recent advances by government forces in other parts of the country. The situation in northeastern Syria remains fluid, with the next steps by local and external actors likely to shape the region’s short-term future.
