Syria SDF Ceasefire 2026 Implementation and Skepticism Over Trump’s Peace Board

The guns have fallen silent, but the grip on the trigger remains firm. On January 20, 2026, the geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and Africa entered a precarious new phase. As the Syrian Army and the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) began implementing a ceasefire, former President Trump’s 'Board of Peace' for Gaza is meeting intense international skepticism.

Syria SDF Ceasefire 2026: Implementation Amid Ongoing Clashes

According to Al Jazeera, government forces and the SDF have officially started their ceasefire. However, sporadic clashes continue to erupt along the front lines, casting a shadow over the agreement's durability. Meanwhile, a massive manhunt is underway in northeastern Syria for ISIL prisoners who escaped following recent heavy fighting near detention centers.

Trump’s Gaza Initiative and the Nobel Preoccupation

Trump’s newly proposed 'Board of Peace' for the Gaza conflict has drawn criticism for prioritizing spectacle over substance. Adding to the controversy, the Prime Minister of Norway revealed that in past texts regarding Greenland, Trump appeared 'preoccupied' with securing a Nobel Peace Prize, raising questions about the sincerity of his current diplomatic efforts.

Instability isn't confined to the Middle East. In Uganda, opposition leader Bobi Wine reported narrowly escaping a police raid during the ongoing elections. In Kabul, a blast at a hotel restaurant has left 7 people dead. Simultaneously, the US is grappling with domestic chaos as more than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pile-up during a severe snowstorm.