Syria's foreign ministry denies government forces reached an agreement with SDF on extending the deadline.

QAMISHLI, Syria: Syrian troops and Kurdish forces were massed on opposing sides of front lines in northern Syria on Saturday, as the clock ticked down to an evening deadline that…

Syria's foreign ministry denies government forces reached an agreement with SDF on extending the deadline.

Syrian defence ministry says extension aims to help transfer of ISIL prisoners from facilities previously held by SDF.

Extension offers a respite as Syrian forces advance towards the last SDF strongholds in northeast of the country.

Exchange of barbs comes a day after the Syrian government extended the ceasefire with the SDF by 15 days.