Source: France 24 [French state media]
“The Syrian government and Kurdish forces traded accusations on Monday over the fate of Islamic State (IS) group prisoners held in Kurdish-run facilities, as Syria’s army deployed in the north and east under a recent deal. Despite the deal, the government and the US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) traded blame Monday for fresh attacks the military said killed three soldiers, as well as accusations over the fate of Islamic State (IS) group prisoners in Kurdish-run jails. Following continued clashes, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump discussed developments in Syria in a phone call on Monday evening, the Syrian presidency said.” (01/19/26)