Syrian government announces ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces

Raqqa (Syria), Jan 18 (AP) The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled

the northeast for over a decade.

The agreement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push towards the east.

The SDF appeared to have largely retreated after initial clashes on a tense frontline area in eastern Aleppo province. (AP) GRS GRS