US EditionSyria says Sharaa, Trump discuss Kurdish rights as forces deploy in country's north, east
The integration deal led to a ceasefire unraveling with clashes and IS detainee escapes; Kurdish leaders agreed to avoid wider war, while government forces took control of key areas, including oil fields.
- On Monday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa phoned US President Donald Trump to discuss guaranteeing Kurdish rights and preserving Syria's unity after a truce deal.
- Analysts said rapid government gains earlier this month undercut Kurdish de facto autonomy, while Mazloum Abdi agreed on Sunday to the deal to avoid civil war, yet Kurdish sources said talks with Sharaa were not positive.
- On Sunday the SDF withdrew from key oil fields including Al-Omar and Tanak, while local Arab-majority fighters in Deir Ezzor seized areas ahead of government forces and security convoys entered Raqa city.
- A defence ministry map on Monday showed government control of all Deir Ezzor and Raqa provinces after the Jan 18 handover, and the interior ministry said it will manage IS prisoners and families.
- Despite the truce, brief clashes erupted Monday evening in Raqa city and the SDF accused government forces of shelling Al-Aqtan prison holding ISIS members, claims AFP could not verify.
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Syria says Sharaa, Trump discuss Kurdish rights as forces deploy in country’s north, east
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump discussed guaranteeing Kurdish rights in a phone call on Jan 19, Syria’s presidency said, a day after Damascus reached a deal with Kurdish forces including a truce.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara spoke by phone today with US President Donald Trump about the current situation in Syria.
Syria says Sharaa, Trump discuss Kurdish rights as forces deploy in country's north, east
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump discussed guaranteeing Kurdish rights in a phone call on Monday, Syria's presidency said, a day after Damascus reached a deal with Kurdish forces including a truce.
The two leaders stressed the need to ensure the rights and protection of the Kurdish people within the Syrian state, a statement from the Syrian presidency said.
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