Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Syria and SDF reach ceasefire deal
In Syria, the government and the Kurdish-led SDF have agreed to stop fighting.
The government now controls most of the country, including important areas like oil fields and dams.
The SDF, which had controlled these areas for a long time, will now join the Syrian military.
The president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has made Kurdish an official language and given Kurds more rights.
The US is helping to make sure both sides follow the agreement.
The SDF leader, Mazloum Abdi, could not meet the president in person but talked to him over the phone.
The agreement is a big step toward making Syria united again.
The Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF reached a ceasefire agreement, with the government gaining control of key territories.
The SDF will dismantle its forces and integrate into the Syrian military, with senior officials receiving high-ranking positions.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed the agreement, declaring it a victory for all Syrians and a step toward unity.
The US Envoy Tom Barrack praised the agreement, stating it will lead to renewed dialogue and cooperation.
The SDF lost control of large areas, including oil and gas fields, dams, and border crossings, to the Syrian military.
- Who
- Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF
- What
- Ceasefire agreement and territorial control
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Northern Syria, including Deir el-Zour and Raqqa provinces
- Why
- To end hostilities and integrate SDF forces into the Syrian military
Syrian Government
Kurdish-led SDF
Control of Territories
Syrian Government
The Syrian government seeks full control of Deir el-Zour and Raqqa provinces, including oil and gas fields, dams, and border crossings.
Kurdish-led SDF
The SDF has controlled these territories for over a decade and is now required to relinquish control as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Integration of Forces
Syrian Government
The Syrian government aims to integrate SDF forces into its military and security apparatus, offering high-ranking positions to senior SDF officials.
Kurdish-led SDF
The SDF is required to dismantle its forces and join the Syrian military, which may lead to a loss of autonomy and influence.
- Ceasefire Announcement
- Sunday
- Territories Controlled by SDF
- Deir el-Zour and Raqqa provinces, including oil and gas fields, dams, and border crossings
- Strategic City
- Raqqa
- Dam
- Euphrates Dam
- Kurdish Population
- 10% of Syria's population (as of 2011)
- National Language
- Kurdish
- President
- Ahmed al-Sharaa
- US Envoy
- Tom Barrack
- SDF Leader
- Mazloum Abdi
Sources
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