Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from Syria’s Hasakah region following a reported agreement between Syrian government forces and Kurdish authorities. The move comes amid shifting alliances and ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing tensions in northern Syria.

Syrian Kurdish Fighters Withdraw from Hasakah After Deal with Syrian Forces

Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF seal historic deal on January 30, 2026, integrating three SDF brigades into the national army while paving way for displaced Kurds' return home.


Kurds Join Syrian Army: Historic SDF Integration Deal

The Turkish government under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced a ban on protests in Kurdish-dominated regions along the border with Syria. Authorities cite security concerns amid ongoing tensions with Kurdish groups and cross-border militancy. The move has drawn criticism from rights advocates and political observers who warn it could further strain relations and limit civil liberties.

Erdogan Government Bans Protests in Kurdish-Dominated Regions Bordering Syria

A four-day ceasefire has taken effect in Syria after a temporary deal between government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces, with Damascus ordering an immediate halt to fighting along front lines following weeks of escalating clashes and a major push eastward by government troops.


Syria ceasefire: Fighting stopped for four days after new temporary deal 

Syria has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, ending nearly two weeks of intense fighting. The truce is part of a 14-point agreement to integrate the SDF into Syria’s military and state institutions.


Syria ceasefire: Reports suggest Syria to begin development plans for oil, gas field

President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow Syrian state institutions to reassert control over three eastern and northern governorates—al-Hasakah, Deir Ezzor, and Raqqa. The announcement came after al-Sharaa met US special envoy Tom Barrack, who hailed the agreement.

Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces

Syria threatens with fresh strikes on Kurdish district in Aleppo as ceasefire collapses

Clashes have erupted between Kurdish forces and government troops in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, raising concerns over renewed instability in the region amid ongoing conflict dynamics.

Syria: Kurdish and Government Forces Clash in the Northern City of Aleppo

Clashes between Syrian government forces and U.S.-backed Kurdish SDF fighters have escalated in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, killing at least nine-mostly civilians-and displacing thousands.


Syria Army Besieges Kurds: Aleppo Evacuations Surge

Hundreds of people demonstrated in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, pressing for the self-determination of the Druze people.

Protesters demanded full independence from Syria, dismissing ideas of federalism or autonomy as inadequate. Speakers at the protest argued that statehood would guarantee their security, citing recent episodes of violence as evidence that inter-ethnic coexistence under one state is no longer a viable solution.

Syria's Druze Minority Stages Protests Demanding Autonomy From Damascus | WION

A stunning time-lapse captured the Milky Way shining brightly over Syria’s historic Palmyra site, blending natural wonder with ancient heritage. Watch to know more on this!


Syria: stunning time-lapse captures milky way over Palmyra site

Syrian Kurdish authorities have rejected the proposed election framework, confirming that no elections will take place in areas under their control. Watch the video to know updates on this!


Syrian kurds reject proposed election process, no elections in kurdish-controlled areas

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, has decided to disband and end its armed struggle, group members and Turkish leaders said on Monday.

Kurdish PKK ends 40-year Turkey insurgency, bringing hope of regional stability

The leader of the PKK militant group, Abdullah Ocalan, is ready to strike a deal with Turkiye. The pro-Kurdish political party says PKK is ready to make a historic call and end decades-long conflict.

Jailed Kurdish leader & PKK Chief to make 'historic' announcement

Kurdish rebel group PKK claims deadly attack on Turkish defence firm

One behind the bars, and another from the outside world. Both pen pals create history. Watch in for more details!

Kurdish-Turkish duo pen bestselling novel from prison | The West Asia Post

Turkey's electoral authorities have denied the newly elected mayor from a pro- Kurdish political party the right to hold office in an eastern city and replaced him with his runner up in the race a contestant from Turkish President Erdogan's ruling party. Watch in for more details!

Turkey: Pro-Turkish candidate wins 55% of vote in Turkey; EC reverses ejection of Kurdish winner

Turkey denies newly elected pro-Kurdish mayor

Turkey replaces Kurdish mayor with government candidate two days after vote

Turkey witnesses massive rallies in support of Kurdish political prisoners. WION tells you - why did Turkey's largest ethnic minority take to the streets and what are their demands.

Kurdish community urges Turkey to free political prisoners

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have launched missile attacks on multiple “terrorist” targets in Syria and in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The security council of the Kurdish regional government said in a statement that four civilians were killed and six injured in the strikes.

Alarm over West Asia and North Africa tensions rising

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria and destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers were killed in the past two days in northern Iraq. Turkish strikes have killed 92 in Syria in 2023.

Turkey steps up war on Kurdish militants after 12 soldiers were killed

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers got killed in the past two days in Northern Iraq. In 2023,Turkiye has carried out 124 strikes in northern Syria. As Turkey airstrikes against Kurdish militants, Human Rights group says 11 civilians' were injured in the latest strikes.

Turkiye intensifies airstrikes in Syria & northern Iraq

Turkiye intensifies airstrikes in Syria & Northern Iraq

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