Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF
Overview
Syrians are fleeing areas near Aleppo after the government ordered people to leave amid rising tensions with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The situation has escalated, with the Syrian government declaring a rural area east of Aleppo a “closed military zone” to prevent further clashes.
Key Developments
- At least 23 people have been killed in clashes between the United States-backed, Kurdish-led SDF and the Syrian army that have gripped Aleppo.
- Thousands of civilians are still attempting to flee from Kurdish-led SDF strongholds such as Deir Hafer, following warnings from the Syrian military.
- On Thursday, the Syrian army gave civilians a deadline to leave an area east of Aleppo city, citing fears of an escalation in violence.
Media Coverage
Multiple outlets have reported on the crisis, including Al Jazeera, AP News, and NBC News. Al Jazeera’s video report highlights the mass exodus of Syrians from the region, while AP News notes that around 4,000 people have relocated to government-held areas.