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Ceasefire in Syria Announced by Kurdish Forces Commander in Aleppo

Published January 11, 2026, 05:01
Ceasefire in Syria Announced by Kurdish Forces Commander in Aleppo

The supreme military commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, announced a ceasefire in Syria, specifically in Aleppo, following mediation by international actors. The agreement provides for the evacuation of martyrs, wounded, civilians, and fighters from the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods to northern and eastern Syria. The announcement marks the withdrawal of Kurdish forces from Aleppo, after fierce attacks by the new Syrian army and Turkish support. If the ceasefire holds, the Kurds in the enclaves are expected to be transferred to the northeastern part of Syria. The article presents the profile of Mazloum Abdi, emphasizing his role in the war against ISIS and his ability to manage complex relationships with the United States, Turkey, and Damascus. He is considered a pragmatic leader seeking to protect Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria. Abdi is in a delicate balance, as he cooperates with the United States, faces the threat from Turkey, and maintains open channels with Damascus and Moscow. The survival of the SDF and the preservation of Kurdish autonomy largely depend on his decisions.