Syrian army redeploys near SDF frontlines as tensions flare

07/10/2025 00:07 France 24

The Syrian army redeployed along frontlines with US-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria, the defence ministry said on Monday, amid rising tensions. The move, it said, was aimed at preventing attacks and land grabs, not preparing for war. Witnesses reported protests after army blockades in Aleppo.

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