Syria’s army has taken control of swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade.The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a “national language” and granting the minority group official recognition.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Kurds have said Friday’s announcement fell short of their aspirations.The army advanced after implementation of a March deal -- intended to integrate Kurdish forces into the state -- stalled.Government troops drove Kurdish forces from two Aleppo neighborhoods last week and on Saturday took control of an area east of the city.On Sunday, the government announced the capture of Tabqa city in the Raqa region.“The Syrian army controls the strategic city of Tabqa in the Raqqa countryside, including the Euphrates Dam, which is the