President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) meets with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington in November. File Photo by Syrian Presidency/UPI | License Photo
The Syrian government and the Kurdish militia have reached a cease-fire agreement.
The news came as the government seized the Euphrates Dam and a military base. They previously asserted control of Aleppo.
The deal will see the government gain control of Raqqa and Deir al Zour, while the Syrian Democratic Forces will continue to helm Hasakah, though the provincial governor will be selected by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the New York Times reported.
“The challenging work of finalizing the details of a comprehensive integration agreement begins now, and the United States stands firmly behind this process at every stage,” said Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. special envoy to Syria, per the outlet.
The deal will also see militia members individually integrated into Syrian’s ministries of defense and interior.
The SDF will also cede responsibility for Islamic State prisoners and their families.
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