This week, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reached a ceasefire deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), concluding ongoing conflicts between Turkish-backed and US-backed forces. This agreement will integrate Kurdish military units into the Syrian army and end hostilities, a move crucial for national reunification. The deal also brings 30% of Kurdish-controlled areas under central government control. Analysts note the importance of timing, as recent violence against minorities in Syria may have influenced the agreement, signifying Damascus’s commitment to consolidating power and legitimacy in a fragmented political landscape.
The ceasefire deal between Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces symbolizes a decisive move towards national reunification and stronger central governance.
The merger of the Kurdish forces into the Syrian army not only ends hostilities but also signifies a commitment to dismantling fragmented military factions in favor of a unified national force.
According to Nanar Hawach from the International Crisis Group, this agreement indicates a significant effort towards the reunification of Syria, countering external pressures including Israeli interventions.
Charles Lister of the Middle East Institute noted that the deal had been anticipated for weeks, highlighting its strategic timing amid recent violent events affecting Syria's minority communities.
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