Syria strikes new ceasefire deal with SDF — state media

The deal follows advances by the Syrian military into northern and eastern areas previously under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF. DW has the latest.

• Syria's government signed a ceasefire deal with Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group backed by the US, Syrian state media reported
• Syria's military over the weekend pushed into towns that have been under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces for many years
• Sudden push by military came after tensions flared between central government and SDF earlier this month that resulted in deadly clashes

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