Syrian Democratic Forces
Last of Australian ISIS linked families leave Syrian camps
Seven Australian women and 14 children recently arrived in Damascus from the Roj camp in northeast Syria, marking the departure of the last known Australian group from camps for ISIS-linked families.
ISIS escalates rhetoric, seeks ‘new phase of fighting’ in Syria - analysis
Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinion
'Kinetic elimination does not work': US envoy breaks with Netanyahu doctrine in Antalya
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.
Damascus declares curfew in Aleppo following clashes with SDF
Syria’s government declared Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh a closed military zone as fighting with SDF escalated, with civilian deaths reported and mass evacuations underway.
Four killed in Aleppo clashes as Syria seeks deal with Kurdish SDF forces
At least four people were killed as clashes broke out in Aleppo, with Syrian forces and the Kurdish led SDF trading blame amid stalled integration talks.
Syrian Kurdish commander vows 'all efforts' to save integration deal with Damascus
His comments came days after deadly clashes between SDF units and Syrian government forces around Aleppo prompted both sides to order their fighters to halt fire.
Sharaa's Syria stands at political impasse as Aleppo violence reflects deep divisions
BEHIND THE LINES: The Turkish foreign minister said, “We see that the SDF has no real intention of making significant progress in the negotiations on integration with the Damascus administration.”
US continues to support Syria dialogue with Kurdish-led SDF following Aleppo clashes - analysis
An unnamed official at the US State Department said the US was continuing to support dialogue between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian transitional government.
