Syria president claims ‘victory for all’ as ceasefire with Kurdish-led force announced
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The Syrian government announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), effectively taking near-full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade.
- The agreement requires the SDF to withdraw from Raqqa and Deir el-Zour provinces, handing over control of key oil, gas fields, river dams, and border crossings to the Syrian military, while Kurdish civilian administration in Hassakah province will be returned to Damascus.
- SDF leader Mazloum Abdi confirmed acceptance of the deal to stop bloodshed and stated the group will explain the terms to their people soon, while Syria’s defense ministry ordered a halt to fighting following the announcement.
- The deal includes integrating former SDF forces
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