Summary
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet with Mazloum Abdi, leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), to reinforce a ceasefire agreement after recent conflicts in northern Syria. The ceasefire comes after the Syrian government forces reclaimed territory from the SDF, leading to an agreement that integrates SDF fighters into the Syrian state. The United States remains involved due to its focus on preventing an ISIL resurgence in the region.
Key Facts
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria plans to meet Mazloum Abdi, the SDF leader, to discuss the ceasefire.
- The meeting was delayed from Sunday to Monday due to bad weather.
- The ceasefire was agreed after Syrian government forces retook large areas in the northeast from the SDF.
- Mazloum Abdi accepted the ceasefire during a televised address and plans to discuss the agreement details after returning from Damascus.
- The agreement allows for SDF fighters to be integrated into Syrian state institutions.
- The United States is involved, focusing on preventing ISIL from re-emerging in the area.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the need to eliminate terrorism from Syria.
- The Syrian Ministry of Defence announced a ceasefire, ensuring safe return routes for civilians.
