Latest developments in implementing  SDF-Interim government agreement

On January 30, a comprehensive agreement was announced between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Interim Government, calling for a ceasefire and a gradual integration process for military and administrative forces. The agreement includes withdrawing forces from frontlines, deploying security forces in central Hasakah and Qamishli, forming new military units, and integrating Autonomous Administration institutions while securing employee positions.

It also covers civil and educational rights for Kurds and guarantees the return of displaced people, as part of efforts to unify territories, enhance stability, and rebuild.

Field steps to implement the January 29 agreement accelerated, with a series of coordinated measures recorded since early February, reflecting the agreement’s transition to practical implementation.

On February 1, a coordination meeting on initial practical steps—away from media attention—was held between Marwan Al-Ali, appointed by the Interim Government as Hasakah Security Commander, and Internal Security leaders in northeast Syria, including Mahmoud Khalil Ali (“Siyamand Afrin”), in both Hasakah and Qamishli.

On February 2, Interim Government security forces entered Kobani countryside, stationed at pre-agreed points in coordination with the Autonomous Administration’s Internal Security, signaling the start of joint work on security.

On the same day, Interim Government security forces entered Hasakah city in a coordinated deployment with the Autonomous Administration’s Internal Security, reflecting advanced coordination between the parties.

On February 3, a similar deployment occurred in Qamishli, aiming to organize the deployment and avoid field clashes.

On the administrative side, on February 5, the SDF-nominated official returned from Damascus after being appointed Hasakah governor. Residents welcomed him, signaling the start of administrative restructuring in parallel with ongoing negotiations.

On the same day, a delegation from the Democratic Autonomous Administration in Kobani met with Colonel Mohammad Abdel Ghani, Hasakah Internal Security Commander, and Deputy Governor Ali Hanoura, along with other Interim Government security officials. The delegation, including Executive Council head Farhan Haj Issa, local organization representatives, and Arab tribal elders, discussed regional issues and mechanisms for implementing the agreement to support stability and institutional coordination.

In the military track, Hasakah hosted a February 6 meeting between SDF leaders led by Jiya Kobani and Interim Government faction leaders led by Hamza Al-Humaidi to discuss military integration stages and implementation mechanisms. The meeting was followed by a joint field tour of SDF points, planned to become permanent bases for three new brigades in Hasakah and its countryside.

Today, with the governor assuming his duties, Marwan Al-Ali, appointed by the Interim Government as Hasakah Security Chief, visited Governor Nour Al-Din Issa to congratulate him on his appointment.

These steps—from joint security deployments to political and military meetings—indicate that the agreement is being implemented along parallel tracks covering security, administrative, and military aspects, aiming to gradually build a joint operational model.

Observers note that the rapid succession of steps reflects a clear direction toward consolidating agreements on the ground, paving the way for broader integration and institutional management, despite some issues still under negotiation and field testing, including the siege on Kobani and continued Turkish occupation of Kurdish areas preventing the return of displaced people.

ANHA