Summary
Syria has reached a ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces, ending two weeks of conflict. The agreement includes integrating these forces into Syria's military and state institutions while allowing the government to take control of key territories. The deal also includes recognizing Kurdish cultural rights for the first time since Syria's independence.
Key Facts
- Syria and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire.
- The ceasefire ends nearly two weeks of fighting between the Syrian government and SDF.
- The agreement involves integrating the SDF into Syria's military and state systems.
- Syrian government will take control of areas such as al-Hasakah, Deir Ezzor, and Raqqa.
- The deal includes recognizing Kurdish cultural and linguistic rights officially.
- Syria will manage civilian institutions, border crossings, and oil and gas fields previously under Kurdish control.
- The SDF fought against ISIS with support from the United States during the Syrian civil war.
- The agreement was signed after a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US special envoy Tom Barrack.
