Thousands flee fighting in Syria’s Aleppo

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 7, 2026 at 01:28 PM

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Thousands of people are fleeing Aleppo, Syria, as of January 7, 2026, due to escalating conflict. The exodus is prompted by shelling and gun battles occurring on the streets between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. A curfew has been imposed in the city, further contributing to the displacement of residents. The fighting represents a significant escalation of tensions in the region, forcing civilians to abandon their homes in search of safety. The exact reasons for the renewed clashes remain unclear, but the fighting is ongoing.

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Gun Battles 50% Shelling 50% Kurdish 60% Syrian Army 70% Syrian Democratic Forces 75% Syria ×280% Aleppo 90%

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aleppo 100% syria 90% fighting 80% syrian army 80% syrian democratic forces 70% gun battles 70% fleeing homes 70% shelling 70% curfew 60% kurdish-led 50%

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70%

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Aleppo

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