Commander says US- and Turkish-backed forces in Syria have agreed to a truce
A high-ranking commander has announced that armed groups supported by the US and Turkey have achieved a ceasefire in Syria. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have announced plans to withdraw from the city of Manbij following a deal brokered by the United States.
According to top SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, a ceasefire has been established between the US-backed SDF and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) after days of conflict over control of Manbij. “We have reached a ceasefire agreement in Manbij with US mediation, in order to preserve the security and safety of civilians,” Abdi stated on X in the early hours of Wednesday. He emphasized that local SDF fighters “will be withdrawn from the area as soon as possible.”
Abdi further expressed the aim of achieving a “ceasefire across Syria and to enter into a political process for the future of the country.”
Prior to this development, the SDF had reported that the SNA had been assaulting Manbij, located northeast of Aleppo, since November 27, and making advances towards Kobani, a significant Kurdish stronghold near the border with Turkey. This surge in fighting was part of a broader offensive by various Syrian armed opposition groups, which recently culminated in the capture of key cities, including Damascus, and the removal of former President Bashar Assad.
Turkish media has reported that the SNA was targeting Kurdish militias affiliated with the SDF, which are viewed as terrorist organizations by Turkey.
Since 2011, Syria has been embroiled in a civil war, having undergone a severe divide following widespread rebellion against Assad. The precarious balance of power established by a truce in 2020 was disrupted earlier this month when opposition groups, predominantly composed of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadists, launched a rapid offensive that resulted in the takeover of several major cities. In response, the SDF initiated its own offensive in the eastern regions, seeking to exploit the Syrian government army's disarray.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to top SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, a ceasefire has been established between the US-backed SDF and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) after days of conflict over control of Manbij. “We have reached a ceasefire agreement in Manbij with US mediation, in order to preserve the security and safety of civilians,” Abdi stated on X in the early hours of Wednesday. He emphasized that local SDF fighters “will be withdrawn from the area as soon as possible.”
Abdi further expressed the aim of achieving a “ceasefire across Syria and to enter into a political process for the future of the country.”
Prior to this development, the SDF had reported that the SNA had been assaulting Manbij, located northeast of Aleppo, since November 27, and making advances towards Kobani, a significant Kurdish stronghold near the border with Turkey. This surge in fighting was part of a broader offensive by various Syrian armed opposition groups, which recently culminated in the capture of key cities, including Damascus, and the removal of former President Bashar Assad.
Turkish media has reported that the SNA was targeting Kurdish militias affiliated with the SDF, which are viewed as terrorist organizations by Turkey.
Since 2011, Syria has been embroiled in a civil war, having undergone a severe divide following widespread rebellion against Assad. The precarious balance of power established by a truce in 2020 was disrupted earlier this month when opposition groups, predominantly composed of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadists, launched a rapid offensive that resulted in the takeover of several major cities. In response, the SDF initiated its own offensive in the eastern regions, seeking to exploit the Syrian government army's disarray.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
