Syria has extended its ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) by 15 days, according to an announcement from the country's Defense Ministry on Saturday. The move is intended to facilitate a US operation aimed at transferring ISIL prisoners from detention facilities previously controlled by the SDF.
The deal was reached through international mediation and aims to support a transfer of approximately 7,000 detainees. This comes as the Syrian military has been pushing the SDF out of key cities such as Aleppo and seizing large swaths of territory in northern Syria.
Despite the ceasefire extension, concerns remain about the long-term stability of the region. The US is seeking integration of the SDF into the new government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, but the plan has yet to be implemented successfully. The central issue at stake remains the integration of SDF fighters and civil institutions into government institutions.
According to Al Jazeera's Ayman Oghanna, reporting from Damascus, "the question is what happens after these 15 days." While there is relief about the ceasefire, Oghanna noted that "there's still a lot of concern because the central issue that has caused the fighting between the SDF and the government hasn't been resolved." The US operation aims to transfer ISIL prisoners to Iraq, with the hope of preventing further jailbreaks.
The situation in Syria remains volatile, with ongoing disputes between the Syrian military and the SDF. A truce was initially announced by President al-Sharaa earlier this month, but fighting broke out between the two sides. The latest extension may provide some temporary stability, but a lasting resolution to the conflict will require continued diplomatic efforts.
The deal also highlights the complexities of US involvement in Syria. Washington has been working to establish a stable government and combat terrorism, with the SDF serving as its main partner in the country. However, the operation to transfer ISIL prisoners raises concerns about the potential for further instability if the plan fails.
As the situation in Syria continues to evolve, international observers will be watching closely to see how the ceasefire extension plays out and whether it paves the way for a more stable future in the region.
The deal was reached through international mediation and aims to support a transfer of approximately 7,000 detainees. This comes as the Syrian military has been pushing the SDF out of key cities such as Aleppo and seizing large swaths of territory in northern Syria.
Despite the ceasefire extension, concerns remain about the long-term stability of the region. The US is seeking integration of the SDF into the new government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, but the plan has yet to be implemented successfully. The central issue at stake remains the integration of SDF fighters and civil institutions into government institutions.
According to Al Jazeera's Ayman Oghanna, reporting from Damascus, "the question is what happens after these 15 days." While there is relief about the ceasefire, Oghanna noted that "there's still a lot of concern because the central issue that has caused the fighting between the SDF and the government hasn't been resolved." The US operation aims to transfer ISIL prisoners to Iraq, with the hope of preventing further jailbreaks.
The situation in Syria remains volatile, with ongoing disputes between the Syrian military and the SDF. A truce was initially announced by President al-Sharaa earlier this month, but fighting broke out between the two sides. The latest extension may provide some temporary stability, but a lasting resolution to the conflict will require continued diplomatic efforts.
The deal also highlights the complexities of US involvement in Syria. Washington has been working to establish a stable government and combat terrorism, with the SDF serving as its main partner in the country. However, the operation to transfer ISIL prisoners raises concerns about the potential for further instability if the plan fails.
As the situation in Syria continues to evolve, international observers will be watching closely to see how the ceasefire extension plays out and whether it paves the way for a more stable future in the region.
The deal is probably just a delaying tactic while the SDF is pushed out of key cities like Aleppo... I mean, when is the Syrian military gonna stop fighting the SDF altogether? 
The US is still trying to integrate them into the new government but it's all just words on paper at this point. What's the real plan here? 
Also, 7,000 ISIL prisoners being transferred is a huge risk if it backfires... more instability in Syria is the last thing we need 
that the ceasefire might just collapse and we'll be back to square one 
. i mean, the US operation to transfer ISIL prisoners seems like a solid plan on paper, but what if it doesn't go down smoothly? 
we can't even agree with ourselves on this one 
, but at the same time, i think we should be prepared for anything 
will the transfer of ISIL prisoners actually work out? 
. this is still a complex and volatile situation, and we need to be careful about making promises that might not hold up 
. The real question is, are they thinking about the bigger picture here? Like, what about the long-term effects on the people living in that area?
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i'm tryin to understand why it's all so complicated. there's these 7k detainees from ISIL who are supposed to be transferred to Iraq... sounds good on paper, but if the plan falls through... that's when things could get messy 
international observers are keepin an eye on this situation... fingers crossed that the ceasefire extension leads to some real progress 
. The US is all about playing mediator and then getting the credit when things are stable, but what happens when it all falls apart again? 
It's like they're just patching up the same old hole over and over without ever actually fixing the underlying problem.
. We need more than just a ceasefire extension to bring stability to Syria 
. The US involvement is like...what's their end goal here? 
. It feels like the US is trying to rush a bunch of stuff through without really thinking it through 
. And can we talk about how volatile Syria still is? 
. Still, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this plays out... fingers crossed! 
It feels like they're making everything more complicated than it needs to be.
our teacher's discussing global politics and stuff, so I guess this is kinda relevant 
. But honestly, I'd rather be learning about Shakespeare or something 
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