Syria's interim president declares a ceasefire after a major offensive against Kurdish strongholds in parts of the country. The Kurdish-led SDF, which confirms the deal, is forced to make concessions to Damascus.
ConflictsThe Syrian military has taken control of areas in northern Syria in an offensive against Kurdish strongholds. The military airport in the strategically important town of al-Tabqa has been captured. Kurdish forces are retreating from areas they have held for more than a decade. The United States has urged Syria to "cease" the offensive.
WorldKurdish forces in the Aleppo region say they are withdrawing eastward from the Deir Hafer stronghold, where the Syrian military is threatening attacks. Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is trying to appease the Kurds with a promise to make Kurdish an official language.
WorldThe Syrian military is ordering Kurdish forces to leave an area east of Aleppo. The call comes after Kurdish forces were forced to leave two areas inside Aleppo on Sunday.
WorldMore than 360 Kurdish fighters and 69 wounded have been evacuated from Aleppo, an interior ministry source said. AFP was told that 300 Kurds, including members of the security forces, have been arrested.
ConflictsThe United States has struck several targets belonging to the Islamic State terrorist movement in Syria, according to Washington's military command in the region, CENTCOM.
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