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Kurdish Fighters Withdraw from Aleppo Amid Ongoing Tensions

1/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kurdish fighters in Syria agreed to withdraw from Aleppo under a ceasefire after clashes with government forces.
The Syrian military said it completed operations in the Kurdish-held Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood.
Buses carried surrendering fighters to northeastern Syria.
The situation remains tense, with 23 deaths and more than 140,000 displaced, and with accusations between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the government over civilian facilities.
The fighting began over integration negotiations.

History

Historical Context

The Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, has seen multiple ceasefires, including one initiated on February 27, 2016, following UN Resolution 2268. Despite these efforts, violence persisted, with over 400,000 lives lost. The recent withdrawal of Kurdish forces from Aleppo reflects ongoing territorial disputes and the fragile peace, as over 140,000 people remain affected by the humanitarian crisis.

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Story summary

Kurdish fighters in Syria agreed to withdraw from Aleppo under a ceasefire after clashes with government forces.
The Syrian military said it completed operations in the Kurdish-held Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood.
Buses carried surrendering fighters to northeastern Syria.
The situation remains tense, with 23 deaths and more than 140,000 displaced, and with accusations between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the government over civilian facilities.
The fighting began over integration negotiations.

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