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Syria moves military reinforcements east of Aleppo after telling Kurds to withdraw


Wednesday, 14 January, 2026 , 10:45 AFP Syria's army was moving reinforcements east of Aleppo city on Wednesday, a day after it told Kurdish forces to withdraw from the area following deadly clashes last week.

Syrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of Aleppo


Wednesday, 14 January, 2026 , 03:39 AFP Syria's army told Kurdish forces on Tuesday to withdraw from an area east of Aleppo after deadly clashes in the city last week and as both sides reported fresh armed skirmishes breaking out overnight.

Syrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of Aleppo


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 17:00 AFP Syria's army told Kurdish forces on Tuesday to withdraw from an area east of Aleppo after deadly clashes in the city last week, as a senior Kurdish official accused Damascus of preparing a new attack.

Fashion student, bodybuilder, footballer: the victims of Iran's crackdown


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 16:38 AFP Rubina was a budding fashion designer inspired by Iran's multi-ethnic population. Rebin was an up-and-coming teen footballer. Mehdi was a champion bodybuilder who also won weightlifting titles. Erfan had just turned 18.

Syrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of Aleppo city


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 13:05 AFP Syria's army told Kurdish forces on Tuesday to withdraw from an area they control east of Aleppo after dislodging fighters from two neighbourhoods in the city in deadly clashes last week.

Aleppo clashes seek to wreck Turkey peace deal: PKK statement


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 10:14 AFP The deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Syria were an attempt to sabotage peace moves between Turkey and the PKK, the Kurdish militant group said Tuesday.

Syrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of Aleppo city


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 09:56 AFP Syria's army told Kurdish forces on Tuesday to withdraw from an area they control east of Aleppo after dislodging fighters from two neighbourhoods in the city in deadly clashes last week.

Aleppo clashes seek to wreck Turkey peace deal: PKK statement


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 09:51 AFP The deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Syria was an attempt to sabotage peace moves between Turkey and the PKK, the Kurdish militant group said Tuesday.

Somaliland: Horn of Africa territory at heart of geopolitical scramble


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 09:51 AFP Since Israel recognised Somaliland last month, the self-declared republic on the Gulf of Aden has become central to a struggle over military access, ports and regional influence across the Red Sea corridor.

Aleppo clashes targeting Kurdish fighters a bid to wreck Turkey peace deal: PKK statement


Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 , 09:40 AFP