WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The ceasefire between Turkey and the U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish Forces (SDF) across the northern Syrian city of Manbij has been prolonged till the tip this week, State Division spokesman Matthew Miller mentioned Tuesday.
Washington negotiated an preliminary ceasefire final week, nevertheless it expired, Miller mentioned, including that Washington would love the ceasefire to be prolonged for so long as attainable.
“We proceed to speak with the SDF and Turkey in regards to the path ahead,” Miller mentioned.
“We don’t wish to see any occasion taking benefit of the present unstable scenario to advertise their very own slender pursuits on the expense of the broader Syrian nationwide curiosity,” he added.
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday expressed the group’s willingness to current a proposal establishing a demilitarized zone within the northern metropolis of Kobani, with the redeployment of safety forces below the supervision and presence of america.
He mentioned in an announcement on X that the proposal aimed to handle Turkey’s safety considerations and guarantee everlasting stability within the area.
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