Damascus, Syria – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday their full commitment to the ceasefire agreement reached with the Syrian government in Damascus,
emphasizing that they will not initiate any military action unless their forces are subjected to future attacks.
The SDF statement came hours after the Syrian Presidency announced a joint understanding with the movement on several issues related to the future of Hasakah province, including major cities
such as Hasakah and Qamishli, and Kurdish villages in the region.
A detailed integration plan
According to the Presidency, the SDF was given four days to consult and prepare
a detailed plan for the practical integration of the areas,
with Syrian forces remaining on the outskirts of the cities and not entering Kurdish villages,
except for local security forces from the region, as stipulated in the agreement.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense also announced a four-day ceasefire immediately after the agreement,
a move described by observers as aiming to establish a de-escalation
on the ground to pave the way for political and negotiated solutions in northeastern Syria.
These developments underscore the commitment of both sides to stabilizing the province and minimizing casualties, especially
after months of tension and limited clashes in sensitive areas of northeastern Syria, which affected civilians and led to partial displacement.
The political and security future
This agreement comes within the framework of international efforts to encourage dialogue between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),
under close American and European monitoring, given the movement’s past role in combating ISIS.
Discussions regarding the political and security future of the areas under its control continue at both the local and international levels.
Analysts hope this understanding will provide greater scope for peaceful solutions and the restoration of security to border areas,
while preserving the civilian presence and essential services without direct military confrontation between the two sides.
This agreement reflects the ongoing search for a balance between security control and political solutions in northeastern Syria,
within the context of a conflict that has persisted for over a decade between the Syrian government and various local factions.
