The Syrian military has announced a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from eastern Aleppo province, signaling a potential offensive against Kurdish-led forces in the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana. This move follows intense clashes in Aleppo city that recently ended with government forces seizing control of three contested neighborhoods from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Tensions remain high as interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa accuses the SDF of failing to withdraw and blocking civilian evacuations, while the SDF warns of dangerous humanitarian repercussions. Despite U.S. calls for restraint, negotiations between the Damascus government and Kurdish leadership over military integration and resource control have stalled.
Date: January 15, 2026 . Source: apnews.com