Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Raja AbdulrahimJanuary 18, 2026 at 07:54 PM

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On January 18, 2026, the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to a cease-fire and a full integration of the SDF into the national military. This agreement follows weeks of intermittent clashes and significant territorial gains by government forces in SDF-held areas, weakening the Kurdish militia's position. As part of the 14-point deal, the SDF will cede control of the Raqqa and Deir al Zour provinces to the government, leaving them with only the Hasakah province. Government institutions will also assume authority in the Kurdish-dominated northeastern region, and the government will take control of all gas and oil fields, which were previously largely under SDF control.

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Ghaith Alsayed 30% Raja Abdulrahim 30% Muhammad Haj Kadour 30% Jerusalem 30% Hasakah 50% Tabqa 50% Deir al Zour 60% Raqqa 60% Syria 70% Syrian Democratic Forces (S.D.F.) ×480% Kurdish-led Force 85% Syrian Government ×690%

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kurdish-led force 100% syrian government 100% cease-fire 90% unity deal 80% integration 70% national military forces 70% territorial advances 60% raqqa 50% deir al zour 50% oil fields 40%

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Syria

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