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Syrian Security Forces Deploy to Kurdish City Under US-Backed Deal

ReutersFebruary 4, 20261 min3,188 views
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Syrian Forces Advance on Qamishli

  • πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Ύ Syrian government security forces are heading towards the Kurdish-controlled city of Qamishli.
  • 🀝 This deployment is part of a US-backed deal to bring Kurdish-run regions under Damascus's authority.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The accord, declared on Friday, aims to prevent further confrontation between the Syrian government and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Integration of Kurdish Fighters

  • πŸ“œ The agreement outlines a phased integration of Kurdish fighters into government forces.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The United States has praised the deal as a historic milestone towards unity and reconciliation.
  • πŸŽ–οΈ A new military division will be formed, incorporating three SDF brigades.

Government Presence in Qamishli

  • 🏒 Government forces are expected to be stationed in several Syrian state buildings within Qamishli.
  • ✈️ The city's airport will also be occupied by government forces.
  • 🚨 Kurdish internal security forces have declared a curfew and are on high alert to ensure a smooth transition.

Broader Syrian Context

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Syrian state security forces have also entered the ethnically mixed city of Haka, located south of Qamishli.
  • βš”οΈ The SDF played a crucial role in the US-led fight against Islamic State militants.
  • 🌐 Kurds had established de facto autonomy in their northeastern enclave during the civil war, but their status has weakened.
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