NewsFeedA fragile ceasefire between Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF has been extended by 15 days, easing tensions in the country’s northeast and buying more time to implement a deal with Damascus. The truce is intended to support US efforts to transfer thousands of ISIL prisoners out of Syria, as Al Jazeera’s Ayman Oghanna reports from Damascus.Published On 25 Jan 2026
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SUN · 2026-01-25 · 07:31 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0125-10375
NSR-2026-0125-10375News Report·EN·Diplomatic
Syria agrees to extend ceasefire with SDF for 15 more days
On January 25, 2026, Syria's government and the Kurdish-led SDF agreed to extend their existing ceasefire for 15 days. The agreement aims to reduce tensions in northeastern Syria and allow more time to implement a deal with Damascus.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-25 · 07:31 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On January 25, 2026, Syria's government and the Kurdish-led SDF agreed to extend their existing ceasefire for 15 days. The agreement aims to reduce tensions in northeastern Syria and allow more time to implement a deal with Damascus. The extended truce is also intended to support US efforts to transfer thousands of ISIL prisoners out of Syria. The ceasefire extension provides a temporary reprieve in the ongoing conflict and facilitates further negotiations.
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Ayman Oghanna reports from Damascus.
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A ceasefire between Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF has been extended by 15 days.
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The truce is intended to support US efforts to transfer thousands of ISIL prisoners out of Syria.
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The ceasefire extension eases tensions in the country’s northeast.
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