A peace agreement was established on Sunday between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), marking a new phase amid ongoing conflict.

The accord, reached two days earlier and comprising 14 points, is intended to last 10 years and ensures that the self-governing Kurdish region remains under Syrian government control. Opposition forces, including the Free Syrian Army and the Democratic Union Party, have reportedly begun withdrawing from areas they previously held, with some affiliated groups integrating into government institutions.

The agreement is expected to function as a temporary ceasefire, initially projected to last two weeks. On Monday, Syrian government forces advanced into northern and eastern regions formerly held by rebel groups, including the strategic town of Shadadi.

The Syrian Democratic Forces reported that numerous Islamic State members detained in Shadadi’s prison were captured during the operation. The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Reuters that 120 ISIS members are currently in government custody.

The SDF also stated that repeated attacks linked to their coordination with Damascus underscore the need for a prison system independent of military control.