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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: The SDF has not adhered to the March 10 agreement, nor has it handed over territory to the Syrian government; We support a unified and independent Syrian state, and the Syrian army is working to achieve this; We congratulate the Syrian government and its people on the recent successful military operations; The SDF must lay down its arms and surrender.

An ammunition depot exploded in the town of Al-Ya'rubiyah in the Hasakah countryside, which had been mined by the SDF militia earlier before their withdrawal.

Hasakah – A government delegation headed by the Director of Political Affairs in the governorate, Abbas al-Hussein, arrives in the city of al-Shaddadi, south of Hasakah

Turkish border guards used water cannons to disperse Kurdish protesters on the Syrian side of the Nusaybin– Qamishli border crossing

Asayish say Turkish drone targets a security post and a hospital area in the city of Qamishli

Al Jazeera, citing a Syrian security source: Security forces have sent significant reinforcements to maintain security in al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of the SDF; 11 women and their children of foreign nationality were returned after fleeing al-Hol camp in the Hasakah countryside; the SDF informed families in al-Hol camp that they were allowed to leave before their withdrawal.

Unidentified drones struck the Alaya YPG headquarters in the city of Qamishli, north of Hasakah. Two separate explosions occurred in the area, and activity continues.

Powerful explosions rock Qamishli

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Masoud Barzani, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, discussed the latest developments in the region and ways to enhance stability and security during a telephone call

SDF warehouse seized in Hasakah province reveals an astounding number of different - and previously undocumented - drone models. Some of them are similar to Iranian suicide drones

Syrian Defense Ministry Spokesperson: The Syrian state was and still is in confrontation with the Islamic State.

Trump: I'm trying to protect the Kurds

Trump: The Syrian president is working hard and is a strong and tough man.

The Syrian president indicated the strengthening of bilateral coordination between Iraq and Syria, particularly in the security field, to protect the borders and pursue the remnants of ISIS.

Al-Sudani to Al-Sharaa: The importance of preserving the unity of Syrian territory

Trump to the New York Post: We did a great job in Syria. There was an attempted prison break, and the prisoners were Europeans. I stopped it yesterday. We worked with the government and the president in Syria, and we captured the prisoners. They are among the most dangerous militants, and they are all from Europe.

The Iraqi Prime Minister: The international border with Syria is fully fortified, with our forces possessing the high capability to prevent any infiltration attempt.

US readout of Rubio-Fidan call: "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding their continued support for peace and stability in Syria."

SDF: Damascus factions attacked Al-Aqtan prison north of Raqqa with 5 suicide drones, and the attack is still ongoing.

Syrian Interior Ministry: Internal security forces have begun to control the situation in Al-Hol camp, east of Al-Hasakah.

The Syrian Arab Army enters the city of Tal Kosher from the Tal Hamis line in the Hasakah countryside

Syria's UN representative: We will continue to work with the United States and our allies to ensure that terrorism is combated in the most effective way.

Anadolu Agency, quoting the head of the Turkish Presidency's Communications Directorate: The attack by YPG elements on the Turkish flag from the Syrian side of the border between Nusaybin and Qamishli is a blatant provocation. We will respond with the utmost firmness to any attack targeting our sacred symbols

SDF: "We announce our forces’ full commitment to the ceasefire agreement reached with the government in Damascus, and we affirm that we will not initiate any military action unless our forces are subjected to attacks in the future. We also affirm our openness to political tracks, negotiated solutions, and dialogue, and our readiness to move forward with implementing the January 18 agreement in a manner that serves de-escalation and stability.",- General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces

Syrian Defense Ministry has instructed its troops to observe a ceasefire during the 4-day consultation period given to the SDF commander to decide the fate of Kurdish-majority areas. The ceasefire begins in one hour

SDF leader Mazloum Abdi: Syria government continues intensified attacks on Syria's Hasakah province and its countryside as well as Kobani

The Media and Communication Department of the Ministry of Defense: Scenes of the Syrian Arab Army securing al-Hol camp in the Hasakah countryside after the SDF withdrew from it without any warning, and its attempt to create chaos in the area by forcing out those inside the camp

Protests continue at the Nusaybin border crossing, and the Turkish army is confronting them.

New statement from US Syria envoy Tom Barrack: "The original purpose of the SDF as the primary anti-ISIS force on the ground has largely expired, as Damascus is now both willing and positioned to take over security responsibilities, including control of ISIS detention facilities and camps." " The US has no interest in long-term military presence; it prioritizes defeating ISIS remnants, supporting reconciliation, and advancing national unity without endorsing separatism or federalism."

Hasakah, Eastern Countryside: The moment the Syrian Army entered Al-Hol camp, following the escape of the SDF elements tasked with guarding it.

Syrian President Al-Sharaa confirmed that a mutual understanding has been reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on several issues related to the future of Hasakah Governorate. In a statement received by SANA on Tuesday, the Presidency explained that the SDF has been granted four days to consult on a detailed plan for the practical integration of the areas. The Presidency stated that, if an agreement is reached, Syrian forces will not enter the city centers of Hasakah and Qamishli but will remain on their outskirts. The timeline and details for the peaceful integration of Hasakah Governorate, including the city of Qamishli, will be discussed later. The statement added that it was also confirmed that Syrian military forces will not enter Kurdish villages, and that no armed forces will be present in those villages except for local security forces comprised of residents of the area, in accordance with the agreement. The Syrian Presidency indicated in its statement that Mr. Mazloum Abdi will nominate a candidate from the SDF for the position of Deputy Minister of Defense, in addition to proposing a candidate for the position of Governor of Hasakah, names for representation in the People's Assembly, and a list of individuals for employment within Syrian state institutions. He confirmed that both sides agreed to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Ministries of Defense and Interior, with discussions continuing on the detailed integration mechanism. Civilian institutions will also be integrated into the Syrian government structure. He explained that Decree No. 13, concerning the linguistic, cultural, and citizenship rights of the Kurds, will be implemented, reflecting a shared commitment to building a unified and strong Syria based on national partnership and guaranteeing the rights of all its components. He indicated that the implementation of this agreement will begin at 8:00 PM today.

Qara Qozak: The bridge has been opened to the Syrian army forces, and fierce clashes are taking place inside Bir Hasu.

Qatar's Foreign Minister: Syria and its government must be supported, and the international community's contribution is important in this regard to building a state of institutions.

An explosive device detonated at the entrance of the Air Force Technical College in the Ramouseh area of Aleppo, targeting a military vehicle.

Israeli forces attack the Quneitra countryside and shell the town of Al-Rafid with several shells

Israeli artillery shelling targets the area around Tell al-Dara'iya in the southern Quneitra countryside.

Hasakah: Tribal forces control al-Ya'rubiyah and advance continues

The local council of Kobani city announces the general mobilisation and calling the Kurds in other parts to join them against the attacks by Damascus

The Sanadid (Shammar) forces control the free zone, and with this, the entire city of Al-Ya'rubiyah and its border villages in the Hasakah countryside

The Saudi Council of Ministers, during its session today, renewed its affirmation of the importance of preserving Syria's unity and its sovereignty over all of its territory

SDF remains in control of the al-Hol facility and has not abandoned it, - per US military official

The Syrian army is now at the entrances to the city of Hasakah from the southern and eastern sides.

Turkish security forces fired shots into the air in an attempt to disperse a group of Kurdish protesters who tried to cross from the Turkish side to the Syrian side via the Nusaybin border crossing.

Hasakah: Airstrike targets SDF militias north of Tel Alu silos in Hasakah countryside

Protesters break through Turkish border police barriers and head towards the Syrian side.

Statement from the Ministry of Defense regarding Al-Hol Camp and ISIS prisons: We announce our full readiness to take over Al-Hol Camp and all ISIS detention facilities in the region. We stress that our top priority is combating ISIS, and we firmly reject the exploitation of detainees as hostages or political bargaining tools by the leadership of the SDF to spread chaos and destabilize the situation. We call on the SDF leadership to fulfill its commitments and urgently implement the January 18 agreement. We reaffirm our absolute commitment to protecting our Kurdish people and safeguarding their security, and we renew our pledge that our forces will not enter Kurdish towns and villages. The army is a shield for all Syrians, and its mission is to restore stability and protect state institutions

U.S. Consulate General in Erbil says it is monitoring calls for demonstrations across the Kurdistan Region on Tuesday, Jan. 20. U.S. citizens are advised to follow local media and avoid protests and large gatherings due to security risks

Turkish army sprays water on protesters between Qamishli border and Nusaybin crossing

SDF withdraws its forces from Camp al-Hol; SDF: We left Camp al-Hol due to the world's indifference; The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) issued an official statement and announced that they were forced to withdraw their forces from Camp al-Hol due to the "indifference" attitude of the international community.

The Syrian army is targeting SDF positions in the Al-Malibiyah area, south of Al-Hasakah, with rocket launchers.

SDF: Violent clashes are currently taking place between our forces and Damascus-affiliated factions in the vicinity of al-Hol camp, which houses thousands of families of the terrorist ISIS organization

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command: The SDF militias have abandoned guarding al-Hol camp, thus releasing those detained inside. The Syrian Arab Army, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, will enter the area and secure it. We reaffirm our absolute commitment to protecting our Kurdish people and ensuring their safety.

Reuters, citing three sources: The international coalition is negotiating with the SDF militia to hand over the al-Hol camp to the Syrian government.

The Syrian army has taken control of the village of Ras al-Ain, which belongs to the Sarrin district, and seized three rocket launchers belonging to the SDF

The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the town of Sarrin, south of Kobane/Ain al-Arab, in the northeastern Aleppo Governorate.

SDF: Our forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), repelled an attack carried out by Damascus-affiliated factions on the Qara Qozak Bridge axis south of Kobani, where the attack was completely foiled, forcing the attackers to retreat