Syria live: SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Usaid Siddiqui,Urooba JamalJanuary 11, 2026 at 07:27 AM

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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. 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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