Syrians celebrate ceasefire and gov't forces entry into Raqqa's province

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Hundreds of Syrians gathered in Al-Naim Square in Raqqa on Sunday to celebrate a ceasefire agreement and the entry of government forces into the city's province.

The residents waved Syrian flags and lit fireworks, while others fired machine guns into the air. 

Earlier, the Syrian government announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade.

The agreement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push towards the east. 

The SDF appeared to have largely retreated after initial clashes on a tense frontline area in eastern Aleppo province. 

Syria's Defense Ministry said it has ordered the fighting to halt on the frontlines after the agreement was announced.

The agreement includes dismantling the SDF and having its forces join Syria's military and security forces, while senior military and civilian officials would be given high-ranking positions in state institutions.