Syrian Forces Enter Raqqa, Security Boosted in Deir Ezzor
DAMASCUS – Syrian Interior Ministry units have begun deploying in the city of Raqqa, northeastern Syria, with the stated aim of establishing security and stability. This development coincides with the arrival of security reinforcements in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor, according to official sources.
In a statement released earlier today, the Ministry of Interior affirmed that its units are entering Raqqa as part of a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of civilians and protect both public and private property.
“Our units have commenced entering the city of Raqqa, preparing for an organized deployment throughout all its districts,” the statement read. “This is within the framework of a comprehensive plan designed to establish security and stability, and to protect citizens and their public and private property.”
The Ministry further emphasized that this move is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the security situation in various cities and regions across Syria, guaranteeing a safe and stable environment for all citizens.
Concurrently, reports indicate that additional security forces have arrived in Deir Ezzor province, eastern Syria. These reinforcements, comprised of General Security personnel, are intended to bolster security measures in the region.
Sources report that Syrian authorities have assumed control of key facilities within Deir Ezzor province. It is understood that security forces have been deployed to secure public institutions throughout the region.
These developments follow reports of an agreement reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), aimed at a ceasefire and the integration of the SDF into the Syrian armed forces. The agreement reportedly includes provisions for a complete and immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, as well as the withdrawal of SDF forces to the east of the Euphrates River, paving the way for redeployment.
Key aspects of the agreement are said to include the transfer of administrative and military control of Deir Ezzor and Raqqa provinces to the Syrian government, guarantees of non-retaliation against SDF personnel and civilian administrators, the integration of civilian institutions in Al-Hasakah province into Syrian state structures, and the transfer of control over border crossings and oil and gas fields to the Syrian government. Furthermore, the agreement reportedly stipulates the integration of SDF military and security elements into the Syrian Ministries of Defense and Interior.
