Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Syria Declares Ceasefire in Aleppo After Clashes
Syria's government and Kurdish fighters had a big fight in the city of Aleppo.
After three days, the government said they would stop fighting.
The Kurdish fighters were supposed to leave some areas and go to the northeast.
The US is happy about the pause in fighting, but it's not clear if the Kurdish fighters agree to the terms.
Both sides have blamed each other for bad things during the fight.
The US and Turkey are involved in trying to make peace, but it's still hard.
Syria's government declared a ceasefire in Aleppo after three days of intense clashes with Kurdish fighters.
Over 140,000 people were displaced due to the fighting.
The ceasefire took effect at 3 am local time, with Kurdish militants expected to withdraw from contested neighborhoods.
The SDF has not confirmed its agreement to the ceasefire terms.
Both sides have accused each other of war crimes during the conflict.
- Who
- Syrian government and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
- What
- Ceasefire declared in Aleppo after clashes
- When
- Ceasefire took effect at 3 am local time (midnight GMT)
- Where
- Aleppo, Syria
- Why
- To halt intense fighting and displacement of over 140,000 people
Syrian Government
Kurdish Forces
Withdrawal from Aleppo
Syrian Government
Demands Kurdish forces withdraw to the northeast, ending their control over Aleppo districts.
Kurdish Forces
Rejects withdrawal, calling it a 'call to surrender,' and vows to defend their neighborhoods.
Use of Force
Syrian Government
Accuses Kurdish forces of launching attacks on Aleppo and justifies military action to clear Kurdish-held neighborhoods.
Kurdish Forces
Accuses government forces of intensive shelling and war crimes, including striking a hospital.
Integration Agreement
Syrian Government
Expects Kurdish forces to integrate with the Syrian army by the end of 2025 under an agreement with Damascus.
Kurdish Forces
Expresses distrust in the government's security guarantees and fears displacement.
- Conflict Duration
- Three days
- Displaced People
- Over 140,000
- Ceasefire Time
- 3 am local time (midnight GMT)
- Contested Neighborhoods
- Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh, Bani Zaid
- SDF Controlled Area
- North-east of Syria
- US Special Envoy
- Tom Barrack
- SDF Leader
- Mazloum Abdi
- Turkish Foreign Minister
- Hakan Fidan
Sources
Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo after three days of clashes with Kurdish forces
Syria threatens with fresh strikes on Kurdish district in Aleppo as ceasefire collapses
Syrian army pushes into Aleppo district after Kurdish groups reject withdrawal
Syrian army says it finished combing through Aleppo neighbourhood, signalling takeover from Kurdish forces
Syrian army says has cleared last Kurdish-held area in Aleppo, Kurdish forces deny takeover
