The Operations Authority of the Syrian Arab Army stated between 7:16 PM and 7:45 PM UTC on January 24, 2026, that the Syrian Democratic Forces brought reinforcements from the PKK militia in the Qandil Mountains to Al-Hasakah Governorate, continues arrests, displacement, and torture of opponents, and warned against provocations while evaluating the operational situation for next steps, according to AlekhbariahSY on X. The authority announced humanitarian corridors will open in coming hours for support in cooperation with ministries, adding the army will protect Syrian society, preserve territorial integrity, and oppose cross-border terrorist projects. Syrian Foreign Ministry diplomat Obida Ghadban told Al Jazeera that Syrian sovereignty cannot be compromised and the SDF delay in responding is unacceptable, as posted by Al7khalidi on X during the 29-minute period. This follows a Syrian government statement between 5:46 PM and 6:15 PM UTC that the ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces ended amid an incomplete evacuation of ISIS detainees from Sinai Prison south of Al-Hasakah city, per SANA via earlier reports.
