ALEPPO: A US-led coalition stepped in on Friday to de-escalate tensions between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces in northern Syria, following the Syrian army’s efforts to assert control over Kurdish-held areas. Read More: Syria warns renewed strikes on Aleppo Kurds After expelling Kurdish fighters from Aleppo last week, Damascus deployed reinforcements near Deir Hafer, about 50 […]
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Syrian forces take control of Aleppo Kurdish areas
ALEPPO: Syrian government forces secured full control of Aleppo on Sunday after taking over the city’s Kurdish neighbourhoods and evacuating fighters to northeastern Kurdish-controlled areas following days of clashes. Residents of the Ashrafiyeh neighbourhood began returning to their homes, finding shrapnel, broken glass, and looted properties. Read More: Last Kurdish fighters withdraw from Aleppo after clashes The violence erupted […]
Aleppo’s mysterious man in yellow
Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the “heritage” of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its mediaeval citadel and its ancient covered markets. For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. Now, Aleppo’s so-called “Yellow […]