Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached

After a ceasefire agreement reached through international mediation, the last Kurdish forces withdrew from Aleppo, Syria on Sunday. The withdrawal followed days of clashes that began after negotiations to integrate Kurdish forces into the Syrian government stalled. The violence resulted in at least 12 deaths and displaced tens of thousands of civilians from the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods. The Syrian army shelled the area, claiming attacks by armed groups, while the Kurdish-led SDF denied any military presence. The ceasefire, mediated by the US and other world powers, aims to prevent further escalation and potential Turkish involvement, as Turkey considers the SDF a terrorist organization. The US has urged all parties to return to dialogue based on a March 2025 agreement to integrate Kurdish institutions into the Syrian state.

Explore how the topics in this article connect to other news stories