Damascus appoints a presidential envoy to follow up on the agreement with the SDF
The Syrian presidency has appointed Brigadier General Ziad Al-Ayash as a presidential envoy to oversee the implementation of a recent agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces aimed at ending divisions in the country.
The Syrian presidency has recently designated Brigadier General Ziad Al-Ayash as a presidential envoy tasked with monitoring the implementation of the agreement reached on January 29 with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This agreement represents a pivotal step towards reducing the ongoing divisions within Syria and initiating a new phase of integration. The Syrian presidency's media department noted that this appointment aims to clear obstacles, enhance the presence of state institutions, and activate governmental services in northeastern regions of the country.
In confirming this development, the Syrian presidency emphasized the importance of adhering to the terms of the agreement, which include a ceasefire, a phased integration of military and administrative institutions, and the entry of security forces into the cities of Hasakah and Qamishli. Moreover, the agreement mandates the handover of civil and governmental institutions, border crossings, and passageways to the state, aiming for a comprehensive governance structure in the contested areas.
However, uncertainty lingers over the practical execution of this agreement, as divergent statements regarding the integration strategies and the anticipated administrative framework have surfaced. Leaders within the SDF have insisted upon maintaining 'special administrative status' for predominantly Kurdish areas while retaining existing structures. This divergence hints at potential complications in the reintegration process and calls into question the stability of the peace efforts pursued in these sensitive regions.