Kurdish forces say they will accept a proposed ceasefire that allows them to withdraw from border areas in northern Syria, while Turkey suspends its military offensive in the region.

The Kurdish forces issued a statement on Thursday after the United States and Turkey struck the truce deal earlier in the day.

They said they agreed on a ceasefire in some areas and implemented it at 10 p.m. on the day.

They said they will fulfill the responsibilities of the ceasefire process and at the same time they require Turkey to comply with the agreement.

A Kurdish commander involved in the military campaigns against Islamic State militants told local media that he will only accept the ceasefire after Turkey withdraws from northern Syria.

Turkey says the agreement doesn't require its troops to pull out of the region.

It remains unclear whether the Kurdish forces will withdraw from the border areas, in accordance with the deal.

NHK