Overview
- The announcement was made on January 18, with Interim President Sharaa signing the deal in Damascus according to state reports carried by Kyodo News.
- The ceasefire is described by officials as immediate and comprehensive following recent sporadic clashes between the two sides.
- Reporting says the agreement includes provisions to integrate units from both the Syrian Interim Government and the Kurdish-led SDF.
- Local reports indicate interim government forces had advanced into SDF-held parts of Raqqa province by January 18, and clashes were reported during the push.
- U.S. Central Command’s Commander Cooper issued a statement urging interim government forces to halt what he called offensive actions.