SDF imposes curfew in Syria's northeast before govt deal begins

Syrian forces enter SDF-stronghold of Qamishli under ceasefire deal

Damascus says forces entering city in northeastern Hasakah province ‘to commence security duties’ under US-backed deal.

Syria Kurds impose curfew in Qamishli ahead of govt forces entry

A curfew is in force in Kurdish-majority Qamishli as Syrian government forces prepare to enter the city under a new integration agreement, AFP reports.

SDF imposes curfew in Syria's northeast before govt deal begins

Fear and Uncertainty for Yazidis and Kurds in Syria

Minority groups in northeast Syria face an uncertain future. Clashes have been ongoing between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the government troops of the Syrian state. Negotiations are stalled over the issue of autonomy for the Kurds. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian on January 26, 2026. By Jessie Williams Last week, as snow fell on Kobani, a Kurdish-majority town on the Syrian border with Türkiye, the distin…