US President Donald Trump’s envoy for Syria on Friday called on the Syrian government and Kurdish forces to immediately de-escalate tensions and return to dialogue after days of intense fighting.The clashes, which erupted Tuesday, have displaced thousands of civilians and left several people killed or wounded.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) held talks this week with Damascus on integrating its forces into the Syrian state, something it has so far resisted. Washington has been pushing for a negotiated deal to resolve the dispute.But following armed clashes this week, the Trump administration has made its first public comments.“We therefore issue an urgent appeal to the leadership of the Syrian government, SDF, local authorities in Kurdish-administered areas, and all armed actors on the ground: pause hostilities, reduce tensions immediately, and commit to de-escalation,” US envoy Tom Barrack