Syrian Democratic Forces
Syria appoints key Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo as deputy defense minister
As a deputy, Sipan Hemo will focus on an area in eastern Syria.
Kurdish militias face high-stakes gamble in potential US alliance against Tehran - interview
US efforts helped pave way for Syria-Druze deal, source tells 'Post'
Syria blames SDF withdrawal for chaos and escapes at al-Hol camp
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis
Overnight on January 17 and 18, there were major changes on the ground as Arab tribal fighters claimed to seize control of a number of villages and two oil fields on the East side of the Euphrates.
CENTCOM urges Syria to cease attacks on SDF, Kurdish forces as clashes escalate
US Central Command has appeared to try to seek to de-escalate tensions. US officials, including envoy Tom Barrack, have also tried to manage the escalating violence.
Al-Sharaa issues decree granting Kurdish Syrians full Syrian nationality, legal protections
The decree, which includes eight articles, established that “Syrian Kurdish citizens are an essential and integral part of the Syrian people."
Israel stands with Kurds as Aleppo burns and the world stays silent - opinion
While Aleppo’s Kurds endure siege, shelling, and mass displacement, Israel’s Gideon Sa’ar emerges as one of the few leaders openly condemning the atrocities.
After failed truces in Syria, will the newest ceasefire in Aleppo last? - analysis
Amid ongoing clashes with the SDF, Syrian government forces announced a suspension of military operations in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood, though tensions remain high.
Syrian Democratic Forces leave Aleppo, announce understanding for ceasefire
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.
US envoy to Syria calls for immediate ceasefire between SDF, Syrian military
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."
Syria says it has taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood, Kurdish forces deny claims
The Syrian forces combed through 90% the neighbourhood according to the SANA News Agency, while Kurdish representatives assured Reuters that their forces were still present in Aleppo.
Syrian Army to strike Aleppo as Kurdish forces reject evacuation after ceasefire announcement
A ceasefire was declared in Aleppo by Syria's Defense Ministry after clashes with Kurdish forces, with Damascus claiming it will "escort departing militants" to northeastern Syria.
Violent Aleppo clashes risk spilling over into rest of Syria if not contained - analysis
Dozens of civilians were forced to temporarily leave their homes amid shelling and gunfire, amid partial outages of electricity and water, and disruptions to some basic services.