US EditionSyrian government forces enter northern towns after Kurdish fighters withdraw
Syrian troops advanced after Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew from key towns; over 11,000 civilians fled amid clashes and ongoing tensions, officials said.
- On Jan 17, Syrian government forces swept through dozens of towns in the north after Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew, and the army took control of Deir Hafer, about 50km east of Aleppo.
- Responding to mediators and allied requests, the SDF announced a pullback after interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued a Friday decree boosting Kurdish rights, with forces relocating east of the Euphrates at 7:00 a.m. Saturday.
- Bulldozers removed barriers as tanks and APCs advanced toward Deir Hafer, while the army said it captured the Jarrah airbase east of the town and was clearing mines.
- Over two days more than 11,000 people fled Deir Hafer and Maskana via side roads, about 4,000 reached government-held areas through other routes and humanitarian corridors, and clashes killed two soldiers, the army said.
- Months of stalled talks last year sought to integrate Kurdish-run institutions by the 2025 deadline, while U.S. envoy Tom Barrack visited and U.S. officials urged de-escalation to revive the March integration agreement.
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In the space of two days, the Syrian Armed Forces, supported by tribal militias, have expelled Kurdish forces from large areas of the north of the country that had been in control for more than a decade.
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Syrian government forces are advancing further into the east of the country, driving Kurdish forces (SDF) from villages that the Kurds consider more than…
Syrian government troops have taken over important areas from Kurdish militias, which means for the fragile situation in the north and east of the country.
Syrian government troops have taken over important areas from Kurdish militias, which means for the fragile situation in the north and east of the country.
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