Today (Monday, January 19, 2026), SDF commander Mazloum Abdi heads to Damascus to finalize a ceasefire and integration deal with Syria’s interim authority. 🤝🗓️
The pact—signed hours earlier—aims to end clashes west of the Euphrates, with SDF forces pulling back from Raqqa and Deir al-Zour to spare civilians and avoid an all-out civil war. 🛑🚧
Key discussion points include:
- Timelines for troop withdrawals and security setups 🔄🛡️
- Restoring local civil administrations and governance guarantees for Kurdish-majority areas 🏛️✊
- Damascus taking control of border crossings, oil fields, and ISIS detainee camps 🌐⛽
Under the agreement, SDF fighters can join state forces after vetting—getting ranks, salaries, and benefits—while civil institutions in Hasakah Province merge into state structures without losing Kurdish cultural and linguistic rights. 🎖️📚
This follows recent clashes where pro-Damascus troops seized strategic spots like Tabqa and the country’s largest dam, highlighting the fragile 2025 reintegration efforts. 💥🏞️
Today's Damascus talks will detail who moves where, when, and under whose banner—crucial steps toward stabilizing northeastern Syria and protecting local communities. 🌟
We'll keep you posted on how these talks shape Syria’s next chapter. Stay tuned! 👀
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SDF leader to head to Damascus to finalize deal with interim authority
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