US-supported and Turkish-supported forces have reached an agreement on a ceasefire, according to a commander

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by the United States, and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of conflict over the northern city of Manbij, as announced by SDF commander Mazloum Abdi.

In a post on X early Wednesday, Abdi stated, “We have reached a ceasefire agreement in Manbij with US mediation to ensure the safety and security of civilians.” He also mentioned that local SDF fighters would be withdrawn from the area as soon as feasible.

Abdi emphasized the aim of achieving a nationwide ceasefire in Syria and initiating a political dialogue regarding the country’s future.

The SDF had previously reported that the SNA had been assaulting Manbij, located northeast of Aleppo, since November 27, and was making advances toward Kobani, a Kurdish stronghold near the Turkish border. This offensive coincided with a broader campaign by Syrian opposition groups, which recently resulted in the capture of Damascus and the removal of President Bashar Assad.

Turkish media indicated that the SNA was targeting Kurdish militias associated with the SDF, which are deemed terrorist organizations by Turkey.

Since 2011, Syria has been a fractured nation, with the uprising against Assad escalating into a full-scale civil war.

The fragile equilibrium established by the 2020 ceasefire was significantly disrupted earlier this month when Islamist-dominated opposition groups, particularly Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched a rapid offensive, seizing several key cities, including Damascus and Aleppo. In response, the SDF initiated its own offensive in eastern Syria, aiming to take advantage of the Syrian government army’s disarray.