The Syriac Military Council (SMC) in Syria's north eastern Hasakah province has officially joined the YPG, the main Kurdish militia. Not to be confused with the other Syriac militia Sutoro (which is reportedly lately leaning more towards the regime site) the SMC was established a year ago and has recently proven to be an active fighting group. As Christians they add a cross-secterian flavor to the already secular image of the YPG.