Syria live: SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles
After days of deadly clashes with Syrian government forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from Aleppo under a ceasefire agreement. The withdrawal, coordinated overnight, was confirmed by Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib, who stated that the city is now "empty of SDF fighters." The fighting in Aleppo resulted in dozens of deaths and the displacement of over 150,000 people.

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AI-generatedAfter days of deadly clashes with Syrian government forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from Aleppo under a ceasefire agreement. The withdrawal, coordinated overnight, was confirmed by Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib, who stated that the city is now "empty of SDF fighters." The fighting in Aleppo resulted in dozens of deaths and the displacement of over 150,000 people. The reason for the clashes was not specified in the provided text. The events took place in Aleppo, Syria, and were reported on January 11, 2026.
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Model · rule-basedKey claims
5 extractedAleppo has become “empty of SDF fighters”.
SDF agreed under a ceasefire to withdraw from Aleppo.
SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles.
More than 150,000 displaced.
Dozens of people have been killed in the clashes.