Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 24, 2026 at 09:25 PM

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A 15-day extension to the ceasefire between the Syrian military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was announced by the Syrian Ministry of Defence on January 24, 2026. The extension, effective from 11pm local time, is intended to facilitate a United States operation to transfer ISIL prisoners from SDF-controlled detention facilities. The SDF confirmed the extension, stating it aims to de-escalate conflict, protect civilians, and foster stability. While the ceasefire is welcomed, the core issue of integrating SDF fighters and institutions into Syrian government structures remains unresolved. A previous integration deal, signed in March 2025, faltered due to disagreements, leading to recent clashes.

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Raqqa 30% Ayman Oghanna 40% Bashar al-Assad 40% Ahmed al-Sharaa 50% United States 60% Damascus ×260% Syrian Ministry of Defence ×270% Syrian Army 80% ISIL (ISIS) ×380% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×990% Syrian Arab Republic ×790%

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ceasefire 100% syria 90% kurdish-led forces 80% isil prisoners 70% syrian democratic forces 70% syrian army 60% integration 60% de-escalation 60% stability 50% damascus 40%