Syrian Army begins deploying forces in Jazira region under ceasefire deal

By Nour Mahd Ali Abuaisha and Lina Altawell

ISTANBUL (AA) — The Syrian Army said Monday it has begun deploying forces in the Jazira region in northeastern Syria to secure the area under a ceasefire agreement and a deal to integrate the SDF group into the government.

Alikhbariya TV, citing the army’s Operations Command, said army units have started deploying across the Jazira region in line with the agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF.

According to the broadcaster, Syrian forces have so far secured Tishreen Dam, south of Manbij, as well as the northern Raqqa countryside and western Hasakah countryside.