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Syria announces deal with SDF on phased integration of Hasakah; implementation to begin tonight

Syrian government press briefing · January 20, 2026
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A Syrian government representative said a 'common understanding' with the Syrian Democratic Forces will give the SDF four days to draft integration mechanisms for the Hasakah governorate, with implementation starting at 8:00 p.m. Damascus time; the government said it will not enter certain city centers and will use local forces in Kurdish-majority towns.

A Syrian government representative announced that a "common understanding" has been reached with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the future of Hasakah governorate and that steps to implement it will begin tonight.

The representative said the SDF will have a four-day internal consultation period to develop a detailed plan for "practical mechanisms for integrating the area." He added: "In the event of the agreement on that plan, the Syrian forces will not enter the city centers of Hasakah and Qamishli and will remain on their outskirts until the detailed plan is finalized and a time frame has been put for the full integration of those areas." He also said the implementation of the…

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