Syrian Arab Republic

The Syrian Arab Republic is currently experiencing ongoing conflict between its national army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The SDF, backed by the US, controls territory primarily in northeastern Syria. Recent news focuses on intensified clashes, particularly in Aleppo and Raqqa. Syrian government forces have seized the strategic town of Tabqa and the nation's largest dam in Raqqa, forcing an SDF retreat. These actions are part of a broader offensive east of the Euphrates River. Despite these conflicts, a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian military and the SDF has been extended for 15 days. The Syrian Ministry of Defence states the extension aims to facilitate the transfer of ISIL prisoners from facilities previously held by the SDF. Efforts to integrate the SDF into Syrian state institutions, as outlined in a previous agreement, have shown little progress. The situation remains volatile, with civilian casualties reported and territorial control shifting.