Syria, Aleppo and SDF
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United States Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned that the "deeply concerning" clashes may "risk undermining the progress achieved since the fall of the Assad regime."
Residents started returning to a contested neighbourhood in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Sunday after days of deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish-led forces. First responders entered to tend to residents, clear rubble and disarm mines.
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Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.
Mazloum Abdi, head of the SDF, said that the group had reached an understanding for a ceasefire, in order to allow for the evacuation of trapped civilians and fighters from Aleppo. The last Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters left the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday,
Syrian authorities said Sunday that water supply to the city of Aleppo has been restored after hours-long disruption caused by the terrorist organization YPG/SDF.
Clashes have erupted in Aleppo after Syria's military opened corridors for civilians to leave Kurdish neighborhoods.