The Syrian government says it has agreed a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), providing for the group’s withdrawal from areas west of the Euphrates River and its integration into the national military.
Speaking in Damascus, Ahmed al-Sharaa, President of Syria, said state institutions would move into al-Hasakah, Deir Az Zor and Raqqa, territories previously controlled by the SDF.
Key elements of the deal include:
• Integration of SDF forces, including those guarding ISIL detainees, into state structures
• Government takeover of border crossings, oil and gas fields
• SDF proposals for Kurdish representation in senior military, security and civilian roles
• Removal of non-Syrian PKK members to support sovereignty and regional stability
The announcement followed talks with Tom Barrack, the United States Special Envoy to Syria. Fighting had intensified in recent weeks after a March integration agreement collapsed.
ℹ️ Al Jazeera
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