Syrian forces search for explosives, weapons after SDF pulls out of Aleppo
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Following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters from Aleppo on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Syrian government forces began security sweeps for explosives and weapons in the city. The SDF withdrawal and subsequent sweeps occurred after days of battles and a ceasefire agreement that allowed evacuations from the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. Some residents displaced by the fighting have started returning to their homes, particularly in Ashrafieh, to assess the damage and begin rebuilding. The recent fighting stemmed from stalled negotiations regarding the integration of Kurdish-run institutions and SDF fighters into the Syrian state. Syrian forces are also reportedly searching for opposition prisoners arrested by the SDF during the rule of former leader Bashar al-Assad.
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