Summary
The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to a ceasefire. The agreement means the SDF will pull back from certain provinces and be integrated into Syria's military. The deal aims to bring stability and unite the country after ongoing conflicts.
Key Facts
- The Syrian government and SDF announced a ceasefire to stop fighting.
- SDF leader Mazloum Abdi confirmed the group will leave Raqqa and Deir el-Zour provinces.
- Syria's new government, in power since December 2024, has been trying to gain full control of the country.
- The recent agreement involves merging SDF forces with Syria's military.
- United States envoy Tom Barrack supports the deal, seeing it as a step toward unified Syria.
- The agreement will gradually take effect, starting with stopping the fighting.
- The arrangement includes the Syrian government taking over important areas like oil fields and border crossings.
- Hassakah Province will return its civil administration to Syrian control.
