Syria, SDF swap 300 prisoners each in Hasaka

Syrian authorities and the SDF released 300 detainees each on Thursday as part of a January agreement, with more releases expected as Damascus moves to take over detention facilities in Hasaka.

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Syrian government, SDF to conduct prisoner swap in Hasaka

Around 300 members from both the SDF and the Syrian army are set to be released.

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SDC calls for safe return of Afrin residents on occupation anniversary

The SDC stressed that resolving the Afrin issue requires “ending the Turkish and allied military presence, returning the region to its original inhabitants, removing all traces of the occupation, and guaranteeing the safe and dignified return of the displaced.”

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Syria selects Kurdish SDF commander as assistant defense minister

“Sipan Hemo has been appointed as Assistant Minister of Defense for the Eastern Region,” the defense ministry told state TV. 

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Syrian president calls for Hezbollah disarmament

"We stand by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in disarming Hezbollah," Sharaa said.

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First 400 families to return to Afrin after years of displacement

A Kurdish security official called the move “a fundamental pillar for the security and stability of Syria”

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Syria limits relations to Lebanese gov’t amid Hezbollah-Israel conflict: Official

A Syrian presidential adviser said Damascus has limited its relations with Lebanon to the Lebanese state and its national figures, ignoring the policies of a Lebanese faction widely understood to be Hezbollah, while rejecting rumors that the “new Syria” is interfering in Lebanese affairs.

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‘A step away from vengeance:’ US Syria envoy hails Druze prisoner exchanges

The swap included 25 Syrian government fighters and 61 members of Druze factions and was carried out with the help of the ICRC.

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Syrian army, Druze fighters begin prisoner exchange: State TV

“Detainees from the Suwayda province held by the Syrian government will be released in exchange for a number of prisoners” from Syrian forces and affiliated elements held by the Druze-led National Guard forces, read the directorate statement.

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