Yesterday, Syrian authorities reopened the humanitarian corridor in Busra al-Sham, located in the countryside of Daraa, following security measures taken against what they referred to as “rebel groups” that had violated the ceasefire agreement in Sweida. Additionally, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) engaged in clashes with government forces in Aleppo province.
As reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency, these “rebel groups” launched attacks on internal security forces and shelled several villages in the western countryside of Sweida, resulting in casualties.
In response to the escalating violence, the Ministry of Interior temporarily closed the corridor to ensure the safety of civilians. After repelling the attack, security forces regained control over the areas previously overtaken by the rebels and secured the region to uphold the ceasefire agreement.
According to the agency, humanitarian aid is being delivered to Sweida province through Busra al-Sham in Daraa as part of the Syrian government’s efforts to address the humanitarian needs of the local population.
Meanwhile, the Syrian Democratic Forces reported that its fighters clashed with government troops in Aleppo, marking a significant incident that raises concerns over the recent historic agreement reached between the two parties in March.
The media center of the SDF announced that factions affiliated with the Syrian transitional government undertook an assault on four of its locations in the village of Imam, near the Deir Hafer area. In defense of their positions and fighters, the SDF responded accordingly, leading to clashes that lasted approximately 20 minutes.
The statement described the repeated aggression as a calculated escalation that threatens regional stability, and it placed full responsibility for this behavior on the Damascus government. It reaffirmed the SDF’s readiness to exercise its right to respond with full force if necessary.
In Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya discussed potential collaboration opportunities with his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khamis, particularly in the realm of security.
During their meeting, as reported by the Anadolu Agency, Yerlikaya emphasized the need for cooperation between their ministries, especially in providing support to the Syrian Ministry of Interior and its units. The two parties also addressed the exchange of expertise, implementation of intensive training programs, and cooperation regarding the return of Syrians under temporary protection in Turkey.
Additionally, the Syrian minister met with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz in Ankara, who stressed the importance of enhancing security in Syria to foster internal peace, economic development, and social welfare. Yılmaz expressed Turkey’s commitment to supporting stability in Syria and developing the country’s institutional capacities to include all segments of society.