Syrian Democratic Forces22 Jan 2026Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's SyriaThe retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.22 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Syrian army seizes country's largest oil field from Kurdish forces The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces.18 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdrawThis comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.17 Jan 202611 Jan 2026Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reachedThe deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.11 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Thousands flee clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish fighters in AleppoAt least 12 people have reportedly been killed in the city, where the army is demanding Kurdish fighters leave two neighbourhoods.7 Jan 20265 Sep 2023Dozens die as former militia allies clash in SyriaMore than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed since Kurdish forces arrested a former Arab ally.5 Sep 2023
