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DAANES Accuses Syrian Army of War Crimes in Aleppo

1/15/2026

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  • The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) accused the Syrian Army of war crimes against Kurdish communities in Aleppo.
  • Tensions escalated in December, triggering intensified fighting and evacuations from Kurdish neighborhoods.
  • DAANES said it has evidence that some Syrian paramilitary groups include former Islamic State members and called for an independent international investigation.
  • Sipan Herno, the senior commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), alleged that Turkey orchestrated the assault, with Turkish drones and tanks involved.
  • The Syrian Democratic Forces have now fully withdrawn from Aleppo, marking a significant shift in the region's control.