Summary
Tensions have increased between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after a ceasefire agreement. Fighting broke out again, and talks to resolve issues faltered. Both sides blame each other for problems, including a prison break involving ISIL prisoners.
Key Facts
- The Syrian government and SDF announced a ceasefire, which is in danger due to renewed clashes.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi held talks in Damascus, which did not lead to solutions.
- During the clashes, ISIL prisoners escaped from al-Shaddadi prison; 130 of the 200 escapees were recaptured.
- Syria's Interior Ministry accused the SDF of releasing ISIL fighters, while the SDF blamed the Syrian army for the prison break.
- The SDF agreed to withdraw from areas including Raqqa and Deir Az Zor within a month as part of the ceasefire deal.
- The Syrian army started artillery shelling near certain areas, indicating escalating tensions.
- The Syrian government expressed readiness to manage ISIL prisons following international standards.
- The SDF criticized the Syrian government, alleging past affiliations with extremist groups.
