Qamishli

Qamishli is a city located in northeastern Syria, a region with a significant Kurdish population. It's newsworthy due to ongoing tensions and conflict between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) vying for control of the area and its resources, particularly oil fields. Recent events include Syrian army offensives, SDF withdrawals from areas including the Al Hol camp holding families linked to ISIS, and subsequent ceasefires negotiated between the Syrian government and the SDF to prevent further escalation. The control of oil and gas fields in the region, previously held by the SDF and now under Syrian government control, is a key factor in the conflict. The situation is relevant due to its impact on regional stability, the fight against ISIS, and the future of Syria's energy sector.