Syrian announces ‘mutual understanding’ with SDF on Hasakah future

By Rania Abushamala

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Syrian presidency said Tuesday that a “mutual understanding” has been reached with the SDF group regarding the future of the eastern Hasakah province as of 8 pm local time (1700GMT).

Under the deal, the SDF was given “four days for consultations” to prepare “a detailed plan for practical integration of the areas,” the presidency said in a statement.

In the event of an agreement, “Syrian forces will not enter the city centers of Hasakah and Qamishli and will remain on their outskirts,” it added.

Details and timetable of the peaceful integration of Hasakah province, including the city of Qamishli, will be discussed later, the statement said.