Risk of Missteps Hangs over U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Deal in Northeast Syria

Risk of missteps hangs over U.S.-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria

The progress of the deal tests the ability of Syria's new leaders to stabilize a nation fractured by 14 years of war.

Risk of missteps hangs over US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria

Feb 13 - A U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria leaves thorny questions unresolved, as Kurds seek to retain some authority despite a much weakened hand following the rapid advance of central government forces. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Analysis-Risk of missteps hangs over US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria

By Feras Dalatey , Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Orhan Qereman and Jonathan SpicerFeb 13 (Reuters) - A U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria leaves thorny questions unresolved, as Kurds seek to retain some authority despite a much weakened hand following the rapid advance of central government forces.The progress of the deal tests the ability of Syria's new leaders to stabilise a nation fractured by 14 years of war, following several bout…

Syria: Risk Of Missteps Hangs Over U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Deal

A U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria leaves thorny questions unresolved, as Kurds seek to retain some authority despite a much weakened hand following the rapid advance of central government forces. The progress of the ceasefire deal tests the ability of Syria ‘s new leaders to stabilise a nation fractured by 14 years of war, […] The post Syria: Risk Of Missteps Hangs Over U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Deal appeared first on StratNews…

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