Clashes in Syria’s Qamishli continue at heavier pace after ceasefire violation

Group of Asayish special forces deployed in al-Tai neighborhood in Qamishli – North Press
Group of Asayish special forces deployed in al-Tai neighborhood in Qamishli – North Press

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Thursday, clashes between the Internal Security Forces (Asayish) and the pro-Syrian government National Defense Forces (NDF) are continuing hours after the ceasefire truce under Russian auspices was violated.

Yesterday, the Asayish took control of a National Defense headquarters known as the Lilo Detachment, as well as security sites in al-Tai neighborhood, south of the city of Qamishli.   

Yesterday, representatives of the Asayish and the Syrian government reached an understanding that would lead to a ceasefire under the auspices of the Russian forces operating in the region.

The two sides reached an understanding leading to end the clashes in the city, and the Asayish to retain the sites that they had taken over during the past 48 hours, according to what a local source told North Press.  

Hours after the calm, clashes resumed in the neighborhood after the NDF gunmen targeted a position of the Asayish forces.

Earlier today, A child lost his life, and another child in addition to a young man were wounded after they were targeted by the NDF gunmen near al-Wahda Roundabout in the city of Qamishli.  

Since April 20, Qamishli has been witnessing clashes between the Asayish and militants of the pro-Syrian government NDF.