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TUE · 2026-01-20 · 13:51 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0120-8991
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How the Syrian army pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territory

The Syrian government has launched a rapid offensive that resulted in the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) being pushed out of oil-rich territory. The SDF had controlled this area for an extended period.

Virginia PietromarchiAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-20 · 13:51 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
How the Syrian army pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territory
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The Syrian government has launched a rapid offensive that resulted in the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) being pushed out of oil-rich territory. The SDF had controlled this area for an extended period. A ceasefire was agreed upon, but its stability is uncertain. The Syrian army's swift action has altered the balance of power in the country. The reasons behind the government's move are not entirely clear, but it appears to be a strategic effort to consolidate control over key regions. The SDF's loss of territory marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict in Syria.

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Key claims

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A ceasefire was agreed upon after the Syrian government's offensive.

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The Syrian government's offensive took oil-rich territory held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

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Recent developments have shifted the balance of power in Syria.

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The truce is shaky.

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Full report

1 min read · 47 words
NewsFeedThe Syrian government’s lightning-fast offensive took oil-rich territory long held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, before a ceasefire was agreed. While the truce is shaky, Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi explains how recent developments have shifted the balance of power in the country.Published On 20 Jan 2026
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