Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 16, 2026 at 08:01 PM

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On January 16, 2026, civilians began fleeing Kurdish-led areas near Aleppo, Syria, due to escalating tensions between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Syrian government reportedly ordered people to evacuate the area. This unrest has resulted in the displacement of over 150,000 Syrians in recent days. The mass exodus is a direct consequence of the rising conflict between the government and the SDF in the region. The situation is ongoing, with the displaced population seeking refuge elsewhere.

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Syria 60% Syrian Government 70% Kurdish-led SDF 70% Syrians ×280% Syrian Democratic Forces 80% Aleppo 90%

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syrian conflict 90% aleppo 80% kurdish-led sdf 80% syrian democratic forces 70% fleeing 70% rising tensions 60% syrian government 60% civilians 50% unrest 40%