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Rebels and Syrian democratic forces attain ceasefire in Manbij by means of US mediation

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an armed alliance led by Syrian Kurds, introduced this Wednesday that they’ve reached a ceasefire, mediated by the United States, with the Syrian rebels supported by Turkey to withdraw “as soon as possible” from town of Manbij, northern Syria.

“As our fighters in the city of Manbij continue their resistance to stop the expansion of attacks west of the Euphrates (River), we have reached a ceasefire agreement in Manbij with the mediation of the United States to ensure the safety of civilians. ”stated the commander-in-chief of the SDF, Mazlum Abdi, in an announcement.

He indicated that the Manbij Military Council—built-in into the FDS and which managed town positioned within the north of Aleppo province—“which has been resisting the attacks since November 27, will withdraw from the area as soon as possible,” notes within the notice.

“Our goal is to achieve a general ceasefire in all Syrian territories and initiate a political process for the future of the country,” Abdi concluded.

This announcement coincides with the go to, yesterday, of the commander of the United States Central Command, General Michael Kurilla, to the American troops in Syria, in addition to the Kurdish forces he helps, in line with the Pentagon.

“General Kurilla visited US military commanders and troops, as well as our partners in the fight against the Islamic State (IS), the SDF, at several bases in Syria,” the assertion famous.

He additionally spoke about ongoing efforts to stop the Islamic State jihadist group from profiting from the scenario to reorganize. The United States has 900 troopers deployed in Syria, who will stay within the area as a part of the worldwide coalition towards IS.

On the opposite hand, the SDF has additionally withdrawn from town of Deir Ezzor, within the east of the nation and west of the Euphrates River, after the rebel coalition – led by the Levant Liberation Organization and made up of supported Syrian rebels for Ankara—they’ll take it.

The SDF reported final Friday that its models had deployed to town of Deir Ezzor after the Syrian military and Iranian militias withdrew from this metropolis.

The alliance led by Kurdish Syrians, and in addition made up of Arabs and Assyrians, identified that the management of town was carried out to guard town from “mercenary groups affiliated with the Turkish occupation”, in reference to the rebel coalition during which rebels backed by Ankara be part of, in addition to on account of worry that the Islamic State would regroup and increase its territory. The SDF is enemies of Türkiye, though they’ve reached out to it in current days to “resolve” their variations “peacefully.” (Efe)