Syrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashes
Summary
Syrian government forces have extended control over northern Syria displacing Kurdish forces and have officially recognized Kurdish as a national language while clashes continue in key areas including Tabqa and Aleppo.
Key Points
- The Syrian army has seized significant territory in northern Syria previously held by Kurdish forces with effective autonomy for over a decade.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree recognizing Kurdish as a national language and granting nationality to many Kurds.
- Clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces continue, particularly around Aleppo, Tabqa, and Deir Ezzor regions.
- International actors including the US and France have called for de-escalation and ceasefire amid ongoing conflict between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces.
