Summary
A United Nations convoy delivered essential aid to Ain al-Arab, a Kurdish-majority town in northern Syria where a temporary ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is in place. The town faces harsh conditions as electricity and water are cut, with the area surrounded by Syrian government forces. The ceasefire, extended by 15 more days, aims to assist in transferring detainees linked to ISIL from SDF prisons to Iraq, but tension remains as both sides accuse each other of violations.
Key Facts
- The UN convoy brought life-saving aid like fuel, bread, and food packages to Ain al-Arab.
- Ain al-Arab is surrounded by Syrian government forces and borders Turkey to the north.
- A ceasefire between the Syrian army and the SDF is currently in effect and has been extended by 15 days.
- The ceasefire aims to assist in moving 7,000 ISIL-linked detainees from SDF prisons to Iraq.
- Despite the ceasefire, both sides have accused each other of attacks and violating the truce.
- The town has been cut off from electricity and water for several days.
- Ain al-Arab has filled up with people fleeing from Syrian army advances in the northeast.
