After the jihadists lost their last territory to SDF-led forces in 2019, SDF has cracked down on remnants of IS, whose members still launch deadly attacks in Syria.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/syria-condemns-us-generals-visit-kurdish-held-northeast

Ambassadors or diplomates, Consul general, heads of international agencies in Bhutan can also invite their personal guests without paying SDF.

Source: https://kuenselonline.com/govt-approves-incentives-for-long-stay-tourists/

Fighting began in Deir Ezzor after the SDF detained Ahmad al-Khabil, head of the Deir Ezzor Military Council.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/09/kurds-pro-turk-forces-fight-north-syria-after-90-killed

He did not meet with representatives of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Pentagon spokesperson Col. Dave Butler told Al-Monitor.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/turkey-summons-us-ambassador-over-top-generals-syria-visit

'If the SDF falls apart in Deir Ezzor, so does the counter-terrorism mission there'

Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syria-deir-ezzor-sdf-fights-arab-tribes-control

If they really wished to revamp SDF it could have been done in between the 25 years of Chamling empire.

Source: https://voiceofsikkim.com/sdf-2-0-is-old-wine-in-new-bottle/

Japan and the SDF know how to take care of their ex-pats in other countries when the proverbial manure hits the fan.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/sdf-plane-carrying-japanese-s.-koreans-from-israel-arrives-in-tokyo

S. 2-plus-2 on Wednesday said, "The ministers welcomed the progress and future prospects for the development of the SDF facility on Mageshima."

Source: https://www.ibtimes.com.au/japan-build-new-island-military-base-counter-china-1843612?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The department earned USD 25 million in visa fees and sustainable development fees (SDF) from September last year to date.

Source: https://kuenselonline.com/dot-sees-higher-than-forecast-tourists-in-october/

The latest poll was undertaken from November 17 through December 25 last year to figure out the Japanese public’s views on the SDF and defense issues.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/poll-japanese-support-for-self-defense-forces-rises-to-record-high/

The recent hike in sustainable development fee (SDF) however came as a big bold move.

Source: https://kuenselonline.com/incentives-to-win-back-the-old-and-seal-the-new-travellers/

“This is an unprecedented escalation between SDF and Deir Ezzor residents,” says Omar Abu Layla, a Europe-based activist who heads the Deir Ezzor 24 media outlet, which covers news in the region.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/fighting-between-rival-us-backed-groups-in-syria-could-undermine-war-against-daesh/

Underlying these withdrawals is the fact that Japanese contractors have essentially been limited to conducting business with the SDF.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/japans-defense-industry-is-hindered-by-self-imposed-constraints/

Youth takes jibe on SDF joining program shouts ‘Jai SKM’

Source: https://voiceofsikkim.com/foundation-stone-of-new-high-court-building-laid-at-sokeythang/