Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify

Al JazeeraEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM

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In January 2026, Syrian authorities imposed a curfew in several Aleppo neighborhoods, including Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud, due to intensifying clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The curfew, implemented "until further notice," aims to ensure resident safety and maintain order amid the fighting. Over 100,000 civilians have fled their homes in affected areas. The clashes erupted as talks stalled regarding the integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions, as agreed upon in March 2025. Both sides accuse each other of targeting civilian areas, with reports indicating at least 22 deaths and 173 injuries in Aleppo this week.

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Damascus 35% Al Jazeera ×240% Rana Issa ×240% Syrian Ministry of Interior 45% Sheikh Maqsoud ×270% Ashrafieh ×370% Syrian Army ×380% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×685% Syria ×790% Aleppo ×795%

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