Syrian forces, Kurds agree to indefinite truce in Qamishli

The Syrian government and regional Kurdish forces have reportedly declared a ceasefire deal in northeast Syria, following three days of deadly clashes in the city of Qamishli.

According to a Friday statement by the Kurdish Asayish forces, the accord took effect at 3:30 pm (1230 GMT) on Friday.

Qamishli, which is close to the border with Turkey, was the scene of deadly fighting between the two sides for the past three days, which left 26 people dead.

During the fighting, Asayish forces took control of a number of government-controlled positions in Qamishli as well as its main prison.

The Friday statement said that both sides of the conflict agreed to an indefinite truce as talks are underway to find a permanent settlement to the dispute.

“We will be committed to the truce until an appropriate solution is found,” the statement added.

Syrian Kurdish groups now control wide areas of northern Syria where they are seeking their own government. Their quest for an autonomous political federation in the northern Arab country has angered Damascus.

The truce between Damascus and regional Kurds comes amid the ongoing battle against the terrorists in the Arab country.

EA