Aleppo Falls Silent as Last Kurdish Fighters Leave City After Deadly Clashes
A fragile ceasefire has brought an end to the bloodshed in Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, as the last fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have left the area after days of intense clashes. The agreement, brokered by international mediators and facilitated by the US, marked a significant milestone in efforts to stabilize the region.
According to officials, including SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, the group had reached an understanding on a ceasefire and the safe evacuation of civilians and fighters from the besieged neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh. However, the development came after government forces took control of the key Kurdish-majority neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsoud, which saw at least 30 people killed in clashes.
The fighting, which broke out over tensions surrounding a failed agreement to integrate SDF fighters into state institutions, has left more than 150,000 displaced and raised concerns about the long-term stability of the region. With the deadline for integration expired last year, the SDF refused to leave areas under its control, sparking widespread conflict.
The US, which has been working closely with the SDF against ISIS, played a crucial role in brokering the agreement. According to Al Jazeera's Ayman Oghanna, Washington's close ties with both the SDF and the government have allowed it to navigate this complex situation effectively.
However, experts warn that the fighting may not be over yet, citing lingering issues related to SDF integration and control of Syria's northeast region. With an estimated 50,000-90,000 fighters under its command, the SDF remains a powerful force in the country, making any long-term stability a challenging prospect.
The fall of Aleppo marks a significant but not necessarily decisive moment in the Syrian conflict, which has left millions displaced and continues to pose major challenges for regional security. As Ayman Oghanna noted, "the fault line, the backdrop for this fighting, remains," with deep-seated issues about SDF integration and control remaining unresolved.
A fragile ceasefire has brought an end to the bloodshed in Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, as the last fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have left the area after days of intense clashes. The agreement, brokered by international mediators and facilitated by the US, marked a significant milestone in efforts to stabilize the region.
According to officials, including SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, the group had reached an understanding on a ceasefire and the safe evacuation of civilians and fighters from the besieged neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh. However, the development came after government forces took control of the key Kurdish-majority neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsoud, which saw at least 30 people killed in clashes.
The fighting, which broke out over tensions surrounding a failed agreement to integrate SDF fighters into state institutions, has left more than 150,000 displaced and raised concerns about the long-term stability of the region. With the deadline for integration expired last year, the SDF refused to leave areas under its control, sparking widespread conflict.
The US, which has been working closely with the SDF against ISIS, played a crucial role in brokering the agreement. According to Al Jazeera's Ayman Oghanna, Washington's close ties with both the SDF and the government have allowed it to navigate this complex situation effectively.
However, experts warn that the fighting may not be over yet, citing lingering issues related to SDF integration and control of Syria's northeast region. With an estimated 50,000-90,000 fighters under its command, the SDF remains a powerful force in the country, making any long-term stability a challenging prospect.
The fall of Aleppo marks a significant but not necessarily decisive moment in the Syrian conflict, which has left millions displaced and continues to pose major challenges for regional security. As Ayman Oghanna noted, "the fault line, the backdrop for this fighting, remains," with deep-seated issues about SDF integration and control remaining unresolved.
I'm telling you, something fishy went down in Aleppo 
. The US gets all the credit for brokering that ceasefire, but what's really going on? I think they're trying to divide and conquer, using the SDF as a pawn in their game of regional politics 
. And don't even get me started on the government forces taking control of Sheikh Maqsoud – it's like they're playing right into Washington's hands 
. The whole thing smells like a setup to me 
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... it feels like we're stuck in some kinda perpetual crisis mode 
. I mean, I get why the US was involved - they've been fighting ISIS all over Syria, right? 
But at the same time, it's super concerning that the SDF is still a major player in this whole mess 
. I mean, it's clear that there are some deep-seated issues at play here, but do we really need international intervention every time things get tense? The US has been working with the SDF against ISIS, which is one thing, but this feels like a whole different ball game.
The US thought they could just broker an agreement & save the day, but I guess there are still too many power struggles at play 
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It's not over yet, sadly. The experts are saying it might take some time to figure out what happens next. I just hope the region can find peace & stability soon 
. Aleppo may be silent now, but we gotta keep an eye on it to make sure there aren't more conflicts brewing 
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but at what cost? I mean, 30 people killed in clashes over who gets to integrate into state institutions 
. The US is trying to help broker peace, but experts say the conflict may not be over yet 
... Aleppo is like a war-zone now lol its crazy how much bloodshed has happened in that city already... think about all those people displaced (150k+?)... still not sure what the future holds for Syria tho, seems like there's so many layers to this conflict... US trying to play peacemaker but with such deep-seated issues, it's hard to see a clear path forward 
. But on the other hand, it's not like they should be taking all the credit - SDF commander Mazloum Abdi was super instrumental in getting things done, and let's not forget the countless civilians who suffered during this conflict... 150k displaced? That's just insane 
. First, they start with the headline, but then they jump into some background information without even giving us the basics about what happened in Aleppo 
Anyway, back to Aleppo... it's definitely a significant moment in the Syrian conflict, but we need to keep an eye on things moving forward 
. The fact that there are still around 150,000 displaced people is just heartbreaking 
but it's still super sketchy what's gonna happen next 
and so many fighters still out there 
, this isn't over yet 
There needs to be more stability in Syria 
ASAP!
150k people displaced it's mental thinking about the ppl who lost loved ones or homes they have no place to go 
like what happens to all these ppl now? will they ever be able to go back home 
and btw what about ISIS? is it really gone? 
And let's be real, the US has been working with them all along, so can't we just give 'em a break? 
. We just have to hope that this fragile peace holds and that people can start rebuilding their lives again 
. It feels like we're just patching up symptoms rather than addressing the root problems. All these international mediators and agreements can't seem to create a lasting peace 
i'm literally shaking thinking about those poor ppl who lost their homes & loved ones in that city 
US is like the real MVP right now for helping out with the ceasefire tho 
Mazloum Abdi is like a hero bro 
thinkinbout dis article its like when u r stuck in a fight wit ur friends but u all realize dat no1s goin win unless u talk it out lol. seems like aleppo situation was a big mess but the fact that sdf & gov forces agreed on ceasefire 2 save civilians is a major win 
I mean, what about all those displaced folks still stuck in limbo? And let's not forget the SDF's still got a lot of sway in the region... it's like we're just putting a Band-Aid on the problem rather than actually fixin' it 
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