Video: Hope and fear in Syrian areas retaken from SDF forces

In February 2026, Syrian government troops prepared to enter Hasakah, a key area in northeastern Syria still controlled by the Kurdish-led SDF forces. Al Jazeera reported on the situation as an agreement between the Syrian government and SDF took effect. The report focused on the hopes and fears of the people living in the area as control shifted. The agreement's impact on the local population was a central concern, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the transition of power in the region. The report aimed to provide insight into the perspectives of those directly affected by the changing political landscape.