Intense clashes in Aleppo between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters have reportedly resulted in at least 12 deaths and prompted tens of thousands of civilians to flee the Kurdish-majority neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh. The Syrian army’s shelling of these areas, deemed “closed military zones,” has been described as a measure to maintain security. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) condemned the actions as an attempt to forcibly displace residents. This violence highlights the ongoing tensions in Syria, complicating the integration of the SDF into the Syrian state amid persistent accusations from both sides.
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