The two groups consequently joined the Syrian Democratic Forces.[12] On 20 September 2018, the Assyrian Democratic Party announced the formation of the "General Command of the Assyrian Forces" which was supposed to serve as umbrella organization for its affiliated paramilitaries including the Khabour Guards. The latter left the "Assyrian Forces" three months later, however, resulting in accusaions that the SDF had influenced the Khabour Guards.[13]