Syria, YPG reach new ceasefire and integration agreement, state media reports

2026-01-30 - 09:15

The Syrian government and the YPG terrorist organization have reached a new agreement that includes a ceasefire and establishes a framework for the group's gradual integration, Syrian state television reported on Friday. The deal was concluded between representatives of Damascus and the YPG, though specific terms and timelines were not immediately disclosed. The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize northern Syria and follows previous short-term ceasefires between the two sides. The Syrian government has consistently emphasized the necessity of preserving the country's territorial integrity and ending the presence of unauthorized armed groups.