Syrian army tells civilians to evacuate new front with SDF east of Aleppo
Summary
The Syrian army is urging civilians to leave areas east of Aleppo due to tensions with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). A temporary "humanitarian zone" is open for civilians to evacuate, as fighting between the Syrian army and SDF continues, resulting in at least 23 deaths. Talks between the SDF and the Syrian government have stalled, increasing conflict in the region.Key Facts
- The Syrian army asked civilians to leave parts of rural Aleppo due to military tensions with the SDF.
- A "humanitarian zone" will allow evacuations from Deir Hafer and Maskana from 9am to 5pm local time.
- The Syrian army declared these areas as closed military zones and brought in reinforcements.
- At least 23 people have died in recent clashes between the Syrian army and the SDF.
- An agreement from March to incorporate the SDF into Syrian state institutions has stalled.
- SDF fighters have been moving from Aleppo to northeastern Syria following a ceasefire.
- The Syrian army accuses the SDF of drone strikes in Aleppo, and the SDF claims the army is attacking infrastructure.
- Turkey is monitoring the conflict closely, as the SDF includes fighters linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
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