Coverage dated January 8, 2026

Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

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Syria's Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo. The ceasefire began Friday morning in specific neighborhoods, allowing armed groups six hours to leave with personal weapons. The U.S.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Syria's Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo. The ceasefire began Friday morning in specific neighborhoods, allowing armed groups six hours to leave with personal weapons. The U.S.

  2. Digital Journal

    Syrian government announces ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes (opens Digital Journal)

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    Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes between the army and Kurdish fighters forced thousands of

  3. The Guardian

    Syria announces ceasefire in Aleppo after three days of clashes with Kurds (opens The Guardian)

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    US envoy welcomes pause in hostilities in contested region although it is unclear whether deal will hold

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