Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves in to Hasakah

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Faisal Ali,Tim HumeJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:37 AM

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Fighting has intensified in northeastern Syria between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire. The conflict escalated after dozens of ISIL (ISIS) fighters escaped from a prison near the city of Hasakah. Government forces are advancing towards Hasakah, which is held by the SDF. The clashes follow weeks of fighting in the region, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the ongoing hunt for the escaped ISIL detainees. The events occurred on January 20, 2026.

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Tim Hume 40% Faisal Ali 40% Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ×275% Hasakah ×280% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×285% Syrian Army ×290% Syria ×295%

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