Summary
The Syrian government and Kurdish fighters have agreed to a ceasefire in Aleppo after recent violence resulted in one death and several injuries. The agreement follows clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF, amid tensions over control in northern Syria. The ceasefire aims to prevent further violence and improve relations between the two groups.
Key Facts
- The Syrian government announced a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo.
- At least one person died and four were injured in recent clashes.
- Syria's Defense Minister met with the SDF commander to agree on a ceasefire across northern and northeastern Syria.
- The clashes involved the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
- SDF denied attacking Syrian army checkpoints and accused the government of provoking violence.
- An existing agreement from March to integrate Kurdish forces into Syrian institutions has stalled.
- Both Syria and the SDF have exchanged accusations of increasing tensions.
- Recent events happened alongside Syria's first parliamentary election since Bashar al-Assad was ousted.
