Syrian Government Forces Seal City of Hasakah Under Ceasefire Deal
Tensions in the Syrian city of Hasakah have eased after Syrian government forces entered the city, following a ceasefire agreement between the two sides. The move has been seen as a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region.
According to reports, the government forces moved into the city under the terms of a ceasefire deal, which was reached between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Al Jazeera journalist Teresa Bo is on the ground, where she witnessed the troops entering the city.
The takeover has been seen as a major milestone in the conflict in Hasakah, which had been controlled by the SDF since 2015. The city's strategic location has made it an important prize for both sides, and its control has been a point of contention between the government and the Kurdish-led forces.
The ceasefire agreement was announced in recent days, as tensions between the two sides had reached a boiling point. The deal aims to reduce violence and allow for the peaceful transfer of power from one side to another.
Eyewitnesses report that the Syrian government forces have taken control of key infrastructure in the city, including the airport and major roads. The SDF has reportedly withdrawn its forces from the area, following the entry of the government troops.
The development comes as a significant relief for residents of Hasakah, who had been living under the threat of violence for months. However, it remains to be seen how long the ceasefire will last, and whether it will hold in the face of ongoing tensions between the two sides.
For now, it appears that the Syrian government has made significant progress in gaining control of key territory in the region. The takeover has been welcomed by some as a major step towards stabilizing the conflict zone.
Tensions in the Syrian city of Hasakah have eased after Syrian government forces entered the city, following a ceasefire agreement between the two sides. The move has been seen as a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region.
According to reports, the government forces moved into the city under the terms of a ceasefire deal, which was reached between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Al Jazeera journalist Teresa Bo is on the ground, where she witnessed the troops entering the city.
The takeover has been seen as a major milestone in the conflict in Hasakah, which had been controlled by the SDF since 2015. The city's strategic location has made it an important prize for both sides, and its control has been a point of contention between the government and the Kurdish-led forces.
The ceasefire agreement was announced in recent days, as tensions between the two sides had reached a boiling point. The deal aims to reduce violence and allow for the peaceful transfer of power from one side to another.
Eyewitnesses report that the Syrian government forces have taken control of key infrastructure in the city, including the airport and major roads. The SDF has reportedly withdrawn its forces from the area, following the entry of the government troops.
The development comes as a significant relief for residents of Hasakah, who had been living under the threat of violence for months. However, it remains to be seen how long the ceasefire will last, and whether it will hold in the face of ongoing tensions between the two sides.
For now, it appears that the Syrian government has made significant progress in gaining control of key territory in the region. The takeover has been welcomed by some as a major step towards stabilizing the conflict zone.