Syrian Army

The Syrian Army is the military force of the Syrian government, currently led by President al-Sharaa. Recent news focuses on its interactions with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Syrian Army launched an offensive against the SDF, prompting a ceasefire, which has been extended to facilitate the transfer of ISIL prisoners from SDF-held facilities. However, both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire terms. The US President Trump has expressed satisfaction with the Syrian Army's actions. Amidst these developments, the Syrian Army has entered areas previously controlled by the SDF, including the al-Hawl detention camp housing relatives of suspected ISIL members. Concerns have arisen as ISIL fighters have escaped from prisons during the handover of control between the SDF and the Syrian Army, leading to a manhunt. The situation is further complicated by a shift in the US stance, reportedly diminishing the SDF's usefulness.