Clashes erupt around Syrian prisons holding Islamic State fighters
The SDF agreed to merge into the national military and hand over control of security infrastructure — including prisons housing about 8,000 Islamic State detainees — to the government.
19 Jan 17:08 · The Seattle Times
Syrian government forces clash with Kurdish fighters as IS prisoners escape
Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters clashed Monday around two prisons housing members of the Islamic State group in Syria ’s northeast. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said several of its fighters have been killed and over a dozen others wounded. The clashes came as SDF chief commander Mazloum Abdi…
19 Jan 19:10 · Japan Today
Kurdish-led SDF says armed group attacks Islamic State prison as Syrian forces tighten grip
Jan 19 - The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday that forces affiliated with the Syrian government attacked Shaddadi prison in Hasaka in Syria's northeast, where it said thousands of Islamic State militants were being held. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
19 Jan 15:32 · The Straits Times
Syrian Govt deal with Kurdish fighters appears to unravel as IS prisoners escape
Syrian government-Kurdish deal falters as clashes erupt, prompting SDF to rally youth against IS threats amid prison escapes.
20 Jan 01:16 · The Hindu
Syria says Sharaa, Trump discuss Kurdish rights as forces deploy in country’s north, east
Despite the ceasefire, brief clashes erupted on the evening of Jan 19 in Raqa city. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
19 Jan 22:35 · The Straits Times
Syrian govt forces enter Deir Hafer town after Kurdish fighters withdraw
The United States has good relations with both sides and has urged calm
17 Jan 09:48 · Greater Kashmir
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