Curfew announced in northeast Syria’s Hasakah and Qamishli

• Kurdish internal security forces announced daytime curfews in Syria’s northeastern cities of Hasakah and Qamishli, running from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on consecutive days.
• The curfews follow a newly announced agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces aimed at a ceasefire and the integration of security, military, and civil institutions.

Kurdish internal security forces have announced the imposition of a curfew in Syria’s northeastern city of Hasakah, amid sweeping security and administrative changes following a landmark agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

According to the announcement, the curfew will be enforced in Hasakah on Monday and extended to Qamishli on Tuesday. In both cities, restrictions will be in place from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

The measures come days after the Syrian government confirmed reaching a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with the SDF, aimed at ending hostilities and integrating the group into state institutions.

Security and Military Integration

Under the deal, Syrian Interior Ministry forces are set to deploy in the centers of Hasakah and Qamishli, marking the return of state security presence to the two cities.

The agreement also includes the military integration of SDF forces into a new division composed of three brigades, in addition to the Kobani Brigade affiliated with Aleppo province. Integration will take place on an individual basis following security vetting, with personnel granted official ranks and financial entitlements.

State Control Over Institutions and Resources

As part of the accord, the Syrian state will assume control over all civilian institutions, border crossings, and oil and gas fields in the region, consolidating administrative and economic authority.

Kurdish Rights and Cultural Recognition

Signed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa on January 18, the agreement includes provisions to formalize the status of civil servants and address long-standing educational and civil rights issues affecting the Kurdish community.

The deal reinforces Presidential Decree No. 13, which affirms that Syrian Kurds are an integral part of the Syrian people and recognizes their cultural and linguistic identity as an inseparable component of the national identity.

Ceasefire Extension and Displaced Returns

State news agency SANA reported that the agreement aims to unify Syrian territory, enforce the rule of law, and ensure the safe return of displaced residents to their home areas.

In this context, the Ministry of Defense has extended the ceasefire for an additional 15 days starting January 24, to facilitate the military integration process and the administrative transition.