The final Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from the Syrian city of Aleppo, following the announcement of a ceasefire deal in the early hours of Sunday morning.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 made via international mediation, ensuring the safe evacuation of martyrs, the wounded, the trapped civilians and the fighters from the city.
Buses transporting the last members of the SDF were observed departing from the Kurdish-majority neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsoud, according to local media.
This latest round of violence in Aleppo stemmed from stalled negotiations on integrating the Kurdish forces into Syria's new government.
At least 12 lives were lost during this outbreak of violence, which resulted in the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians fleeing Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods.
The Syrian army intensified its bombardment on Wednesday after labeling these areas as closed military zones, following allegations of attacks by armed groups.
The Kurdish-led SDF, maintaining it holds no military presence in Aleppo, has condemned the military action as a criminal attempt to displace residents.
Earlier in the week, a ceasefire was proposed, but Kurdish forces initially refused to vacate their last stronghold in Sheikh Maqsoud.
The recent ceasefire agreement was brokered by the US and other global powers due to fears that the conflict could provoke Turkish intervention, given their support for the Syrian government and their designation of the Kurdish militia as a terrorist organization.
US special envoy Tom Barrack highlighted the need for all parties to swiftly de-escalate tensions and return to dialogue, emphasizing the US’s commitment to supporting Syria's transition and President Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to stabilize the country.
