The final Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from the Syrian city of Aleppo, following the announcement of a ceasefire deal in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Mazloum Abdi, leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), stated that an agreement had been reached through international mediation, ensuring the safe evacuation of injured individuals, civilians, and fighters from the area.
Buses transporting the last members of the SDF were observed leaving the Kurdish-majority neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsoud, according to local media outlets.
The recent clashes erupted earlier this week after negotiations aimed at integrating the Kurdish forces into Syria's new government stalled.
At least 12 individuals lost their lives during this latest outbreak of violence, which also resulted in tens of thousands of civilians being displaced as they fled Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh.
The Syrian army initiated shelling in these areas on Wednesday, labeling them as closed military zones in response to alleged attacks by armed groups.
Despite claiming no military presence in Aleppo, the SDF condemned the operations as a criminal attempt to forcibly displace residents.
A ceasefire was proposed earlier in the week, but the Kurdish forces were initially reluctant to vacate their last stronghold in Sheikh Maqsoud.
In March 2025, the Kurdish-led SDF, which holds substantial control over northeastern Syria, signed a deal to assimilate all military and civilian institutions into the Syrian state. However, disputes between involved parties have hindered the realization of this agreement.
The latest ceasefire attempt saw mediation by the United States and other nations, amid fears of escalating tensions that could draw in Turkey, which backs the Syrian government and views the prominent Kurdish militia as a terrorist faction.
The US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, emphasized the need for restraint, urging all factions to cease hostilities and return to dialogue.
