Syrian Arab Republic

The Syrian Arab Republic is currently experiencing ongoing conflict between its national army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), particularly in the regions east of the Euphrates River and around Aleppo. The SDF, backed by the US, controls the northeast of the country. Recent news highlights a Syrian government offensive resulting in the seizure of the strategic town of Tabqa and the nation's largest dam in Raqqa, forcing an SDF retreat. Clashes in Aleppo have also resulted in casualties. Despite these conflicts, a 15-day ceasefire has been extended between the Syrian military and the SDF, reportedly to facilitate the transfer of ISIL prisoners from facilities previously held by the SDF. These events underscore the complex and volatile security situation in Syria, with the government attempting to reassert control over territory held by the SDF while also addressing the ongoing threat of ISIL.