Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced this morning that Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Turkey, and the United States have reached a shared understanding regarding northeast Syria, marking the first such agreement in ten years. Al-Sharaa stated that all four active parties have approved the deal and are currently discussing its implementation mechanisms, expressing optimism that the issue will be settled within months due to international pressure for a peaceful resolution. Al-Sharaa indicated that the SDF has shown readiness to implement the agreement, though he noted that their actions on the ground have sometimes appeared contradictory. He also affirmed that Syria will not cede any territory while ensuring the constitutional and legal rights of all individuals are protected. This development signifies a significant shift in the complex geopolitical landscape of the region. In separate but related news from northern Aleppo, the killing of a former Syrian National Army (SNA) commander in Azaz was captured on film. The daylight attack, described as rapid and coordinated, suggests the involvement of an experienced assassination squad. Additionally, reports highlight the deepening demographic change in Afrin, with families of Uyghur fighters reportedly residing in Kurdish homes.
