Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa, signing alone the new agreement announced with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF, predominantly Kurdish), at the presidential palace in Damascus, on Jan. 18, 2026. (Credit: Rami al-Sayed, released by the Syrian presidency via AFP)
It’s one of Damascus’ most significant strategic victories since the fall of the Assad regime.After dislodging fighters of the predominantly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) from two neighborhoods in Aleppo a few days ago, the Syrian authorities, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, expanded their offensive over the weekend into the vast territories controlled by the SDF in the northeast, signaling a major turning point for the country’s future.Benefitting from decisive territorial gains and following a meeting in Damascus with the U.S. envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, Sharaa formalized the new fait accompli late Sunday afternoon. Tensions erupt Syria says 3 soldiers killed in attacks by Kurdish fighters After months of political deadlock over the Kurdish issue, he announced the signing of an immediate cease-fire and a new agreement with the...
It’s one of Damascus’ most significant strategic victories since the fall of the Assad regime.After dislodging fighters of the predominantly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) from two neighborhoods in Aleppo a few days ago, the Syrian authorities, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, expanded their offensive over the weekend into the vast territories controlled by the SDF in the northeast, signaling a major turning point for the country’s future.Benefitting from decisive territorial gains and following a meeting in Damascus with the U.S. envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, Sharaa formalized the new fait accompli late Sunday afternoon. Tensions erupt Syria says 3 soldiers killed in attacks by Kurdish fighters After months of political deadlock over the Kurdish issue, he announced the signing of an immediate cease-fire and a new agreement...
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