A government source confirmed to Enab Baladi the appointment of Abdul Rahman Salama (Abu Ibrahim) as governor of Raqqa today, Monday, January 19, without an official announcement of the appointment so far. The source, who has reservations about publishing his name or position, denied appointing a governor for Hasaka until …

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) must be disarmed and integrated into the security structure of the government in Damascus. Baerbock’s statement came after talks with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Friday, December 20. According to Reuters, Baerbock …

Syrian transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Sunday, 18 January, that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to the Syrian Presidency, the agreement includes the following provisions: An immediate, comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts and front lines between government …