NewsFeedCivilians are fleeing Kurdish-led areas near Aleppo after the Syrian Government ordered people to leave amid rising tensions with the Syrian Democratic Forces. The unrest has forced more than 150,000 Syrians to flee in recent days.Published On 16 Jan 2026
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FRI · 2026-01-16 · 19:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0116-7979
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Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF
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.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-16 · 19:01 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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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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The Syrian government ordered people to leave.
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Syrians are fleeing Kurdish-led areas near Aleppo.
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More than 150,000 Syrians have fled in recent days.
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Tensions are rising with the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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