The U.S. military base in eastern Syria's al-Shaddadi hosted a meeting Sunday, bringing together the leader of the PKK terrorist group's Syrian wing, Ferhat Abdi Şahin, code-named "Mazloum Kobani," with military leaders, local council heads and tribal elders from Deir el-Zour province.
A source speaking on condition of anonymity said that the meeting discussed reaching an agreement on the complete withdrawal of the YPG from the Deir el-Zour countryside. The move would pave the way for the Syrian government to assume full control of the city and its surrounding areas.
Syrian media outlets reported that the decision came due to U.S. pressure on YPG.
Details of the plan reveal that the withdrawal will take place over a three-month trial period, after which a final decision will be made regarding the future of Raqqa and Hassakah provinces, YPG strongholds in northeastern Syria.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that no progress has been made in implementing the agreement signed with the PKK/YPG terrorist group, which operates under the name of umbrella group SDF.
