Residents react as a bus carrying men who state media reported to be Kurdish fighters prepares to leave Aleppo's Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood accompanied by security forces on January 10, 2026.
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 10:28

Kurdish Fighters Withdraw from Aleppo After Ceasefire Amidst Clashes

  • Kurdish fighters agreed to withdraw from Aleppo under a ceasefire after days of clashes with government forces.
  • The conflict erupted following failed talks on integrating Kurdish authorities into the new administration.
  • Syria's military announced operations concluded in Sheikh Maqsud and took control of Ashrafiyeh.
  • The SDF confirmed an organized withdrawal and humanitarian evacuation, mediated by international parties.
  • Conflicting reports emerged regarding bus transfers, with SDF initially denying fighters were leaving.

Why It Matters: Kurdish fighters are withdrawing from Aleppo under a ceasefire, ending intense clashes with Syrian forces.

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