Syrian government announces a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

Government forces have seized a strategic town and oil fields in northeastern Syria. The move on Sunday is part of an ongoing push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River.

Syrian soldiers take victory lap in US Humvee as Kurds lay down arms

Syria’s leader has brokered a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces after Syrian government troops captured most of the country’s Kurdish-held region in a rapid offensive.

Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know

In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes of northern Syria that they have held for more than a decade.

Syrian government seizes strategic town in Raqqa from Kurdish forces in an ongoing push eastward

Government forces have seized a strategic town in eastern Syria, intensifying their push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River.

Syrian President Cancels Germany Visit, Merz Meeting

BERLIN, Jan ‌18 (Reuters) - ​Syria's President ‌Ahmed al-Sharaa ​has cancelled his ‍visit to Berlin ​on ​Monday ⁠and Tuesday, a German government spokesperson told Reuters. Al-Sharaa had ‌been scheduled to meet ​with ‌German Chancellor ‍Friedrich Merz ⁠and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Talks with German business leaders ​were also planned.
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U.S. officials raise alarm about Syrian government offensive into Kurdish territory

Several Republican lawmakers threatened to reimpose sanctions on the Syrian government if it fails to protect the Kurds
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Syrian army advances on SDF stronghold of Raqqa: What’s the latest?

Military takes control of Tabqa in Raqqa governorate, and President al-Sharaa signs a decree recognising Kurdish rights.
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