SDF

The Syrian government and the Kurdish led Syrian Democratic Forces announced a ceasefire agreement on Friday that sets out a phased plan to integrate Kurdish forces into the state, easing fears of a major battle in the country’s northeast.

The deal was confirmed after government troops under President Ahmed al Sharaa advanced rapidly this month across northern and eastern Syria, forcing SDF fighters to retreat into a smaller enclave. The agreement pauses the escalation and opens a path toward political and military reintegration after months of uncertainty.

The future of the SDF has been one of the most sensitive issues …