The recent developments in northeastern Syria mark a significant shift in the region's political landscape, as Syrian government forces have entered the city of Qamishli under a ceasefire agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to Al Jazeera, this move is part of a US-backed deal aimed at stabilizing the region, with Damascus stating that the forces are there 'to commence security duties.' This agreement follows a series of territorial concessions by the Kurds, who had controlled significant portions of Syria, but have been forced to retreat due to recent advances by government forces under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The Frontier Post reports that a curfew was imposed in Qamishli by Kurdish forces ahead of the government's entry, reflecting tensions and the complex dynamics at play as the integration process unfolds.