Ain al-Arab (Kobane)

Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane, is a Kurdish-majority town located in the Aleppo province of northern Syria. It is currently newsworthy due to a recent ceasefire agreement between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This ceasefire follows recent fighting between the two sides. A United Nations convoy carrying food and fuel has arrived in Ain al-Arab, providing much-needed aid to the town's residents. While the ceasefire appears to be largely holding, both the Syrian army and the SDF have accused each other of violating its terms. The US interest has long lied in a unified Syria. The situation in and around Ain al-Arab remains significant due to its strategic location and the ongoing tensions between various actors in the Syrian conflict.