Summary
The Syrian government has taken control of al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa, previously held by Kurdish-led SDF fighters, following a ceasefire agreement. This transfer follows recent clashes and is part of broader efforts to secure areas long controlled by the SDF. The ceasefire allowed for the safe withdrawal of SDF personnel and the transfer of ISIL-linked detainees.
Key Facts
- The Syrian government now controls al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa, which houses ISIL detainees.
- Kurdish-led SDF fighters withdrew from the prison under a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government.
- The ceasefire lasted four days and followed a Syrian military advance retaking SDF-held areas.
- Over 1,000 SDF personnel moved from Raqqa to Kobane under safe passage allowed by the Syrian forces.
- Syrian military is transferring SDF elements from the Raqqa area to Ain al-Arab.
- Syrian forces are working to disarm and remove munitions left in the prison.
- The situation at the prison, previously tense, has calmed following the ceasefire implementation.
- U.S. planes are relocating ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq as part of security efforts.
