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A journalist from The Media Line was present at the Syrian Presidential Palace as President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed the agreement, while commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, signed it remotely on camera. Tom Barrack, United States Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, was also present.
The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade.
Military vehicles were seen rolling into Dier Hafar and Maskana Saturday. Thousands have fled the northern Syrian towns in recent days.
A trickle of civilians left a contested area east of Aleppo on Thursday after a warning by the Syrian military to evacuate ahead of an anticipated government military offensive against Kurdish-led forces.
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Syrian military tells civilians to evacuate contested area east of Aleppo amid rising tensions
Syria’s military has announced it will open a “humanitarian corridor” for civilians to evacuate from an area in Aleppo province
The Syrian government has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), taking almost full control of the country, according to Syrian state media.
Pro-government forces seized a dam and military base, marking a turning point in the battle against a Kurdish-led militia.
Several Republican lawmakers threatened to reimpose sanctions on the Syrian government if it fails to protect the Kurds
The Syrian government on Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled