Temporary ceasefire agreed in Qamishlo

After fierce clashes during the night, a temporary ceasefire was agreed between the self-government security forces and the regime-loyal militia Difa al-Watani.

Fierce clashes broke out throughout Wednesday between the regime militia Difa al-Watani and the security forces of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, Asayişh. After brief interruptions, clashes flared up again on Thursday night. The Baathist militia attacked several security checkpoints in the Tay neighbourhood in Qamishlo. The regime militia could be driven from other positions and several checkpoints and positions were taken as in the case the "Lilo" headquarters of Difa al-Watani, which was brought under the control of the internal security forces.

Temporary ceasefire

The attacks by Difa al-Watani have led to the regime forces losing territory. With the mediation of the Russian military police, a temporary ceasefire that will last until noon today was agreed in the night. Meanwhile, talks about ending the armed conflict are continuing.

Clashes broke out after Difa al-Watani attacked an Autonomous Administration security checkpoint on the evening of 20 April. A member of the internal security forces fell a martyr.