KURDISH forces have reportedly struck a deal with the Syrian army in northern Syria which could signify a major shift in relations towards President Bashar al-Assad’s government.

A preliminary agreement was made between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) after government officials met with Kurdish delegates in the capital Damascus and Qamishli on yesterday.

Under the terms of the deal the YPG has agreed to remove all posters of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan from the streets and areas under their control in Al-Hasakah.