Relative calm has prevailed in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor governorates in northeastern Syria, after military operations halted following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). In Raqqa, an Enab Baladi correspondent reported that the Syrian army has taken control of the city, which has seen …

The Syrian Interior Ministry said it is fully ready to take over the management and security of prisons holding Islamic State (IS) detainees in al-Hasakah Governorate (northeastern Syria), in line with “international standards” and in a way that prevents security breaches or escape attempts. In a statement issued on Monday, …

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that al-Shaddadi Prison in al-Hasakah governorate (northeastern Syria), which holds detainees from the Islamic State (IS), has slipped out of its control after repeated attacks by the Syrian government. In a statement issued on Monday, 19 January, the SDF accused the International Coalition base …