Tödliche Angriffe auf kurdische Stadtteile Aleppos: Mindestens sieben Tote und über 50 Verletzte

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://civaka-azad.org/todliche-angriffe-auf-kurdische-stadtteile-aleppos/

🆘 En la tarde del 6 de enero de 2026, facciones armadas afiliadas al gobierno de Damasco iniciaron un ataque masivo contra los barrios de Sheikh Maqsoud y Ashrafieh, dentro de la ciudad de Alepo, en el norte de Siria. Estos barrios albergan a más de 500.000 residentes.

Según la última información, las facciones de #HTS están dando un ultimàtum a la población, exigiendo que abandonen los barrios de Sheikh Maqsoud y Ashrafieh para las 3 p.m. y en caso contrario atacarán con todo.

Actualmente nadie desea negociar. El apoyo internacional y la visibilidad del conflicto es urgentemente necesaria.

https://rojavaazadimadrid.org/informe-sobre-la-situacion-en-los-barrios-kurdos-de-alepo/

#Siria #Kurdistan #Alepo #Rojava #SDF

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# CLASHES DURING AN ALAWITE CIVILIAN PROTEST

On December 28, anti-government Alawite fighters launched attacks on government security forces in coastal Syria during an Alawite demonstration. The protest was organized as a response to an attack by the Salafi-jihadi group Saraya Ansar al Sunnah on an Alawite mosque in Homs City. The demonstration demanded federal governance, enhanced state protection for Alawites, an end to sectarian violence, and the release of former detainees arrested after the Assad regime's collapse in December 2024. The situation escalated when pro-government counter-protestors and government forces intervened. Amid the chaos, anti-government Alawite fighters, hidden among the protesters, opened fire and threw grenades on General Security Service (GSS) forces resulting in one dead and two wounded in the ranks of the GSS. In response, the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) deployed armored units and military police to Latakia and Tartous.
The attackers may have been Alawite insurgents deliberately attempting to provoke a government response. Militants from both the Men of Light (Saraya al Jawad, an Assadist insurgent group) and the Coastal Shield Brigade (which also has significant ties to the Assad regime) attacked security forces during civilian protests in Latakia City.
The presence of Assadist slogans at the demonstrations, along with the nature of the attacks, suggests a degree of support among some protesters for these Alawite insurgent factions and could indicate a nascent support for an insurgent movement aligned with Assadist ideals. The immediate threat posed of these Assadist groups to the Syrian government is currently low, given their limited scale, effectiveness, and organizational structure. However, if given the necessary time and space to recruit and organize, these networks could expand significantly.

# ABDULLAH ÖCALAN STATEMENT ON THE MARCH 10 AGREEMENT

In a statement released on December 30, Abdullah Öcalan claimed that the agreement aims to establish a “democratic political model.” He emphasized that this model would facilitate “democratic integration” into the “central structure,” referring to the SDF's potential integration within the broader Syrian state.
An Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) official interpreted the term “democratic integration” to mean the continuation of the current “administrative and cognitive situation” in northern and eastern Syria. This interpretation aligns with the vision of a federalized Syria defended by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

# MEETING BETWEEN AANES AND SYRIAN GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Mazloum Abdi was expected to travel to Damascus on December 29 to discuss or finalize this military integration agreement; however, his visit was postponed due to “logistical and technical arrangements.” The postponement of Mazloum Abdi's visit coincides with clashes that erupted in Aleppo between the Asayish and the Ministry of Defense (MoD) forces. In a statement, the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), emphasized on December 31 that implementing the March 10 Agreement with the Syrian government is a “political priority,” advocating for the drafting of a new constitution that incorporates federalism, a demand the SDF has consistently maintained since the agreement's signing.
The AANES negotiating team spokerperson indicated on December 30 that AANES and representatives from the Syrian government may meet in the next two weeks to discuss the integration of SDF into the Syrian state.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- On December 24 and 25, the Jordanian military carried out airstrikes targeting Captagon production sites, arms caches, and smuggler positions in Suweida Province. The Jordanian military also struck seven sites belonging to the Suweida National Guard’s control. The Suweida National Guard denied that Jordanian airstrikes hit its facilities and accused Bedouins of conducting the cross-border Captagon smuggling.
- On December 30, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that US and partner forces have killed at least seven ISIS fighters and captured about 18 others during operations in Syria between December 20 and 29.
- On December 31, Syrian security forces prevented a suicide vest attack that sought to target New Year’s celebrations in Aleppo City. The attacker likely intended to target the nearby Armenian Church of Forty Martyrs.

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# EVALUATIONS

This week we will touch upon the broader context, since nothing happens in a vacuum. As the global events influence the local situations, revolutionary shifts don’t happen without leaving a trace and influence on the people and the world. That is also why we are here, doing what we are doing.

This time we want to talk about events in Iran. Iran is an important actor in the geopolitics of the Middle East. Its influence also had a strong impact on Syria during the Assad rule. Smuggling and other transportation routes were passing through Syria, supplying Hezbollah. After the fall of the Assad regime, Iran was pushed out of Syria and has generally lost its previous power in the region. The damage sustained during the Israeli attacks in June 2025 became another factor that affected the situation of Islamic Republic.

Protests have been regularly flaring up in Iran. The 2022 protests under leading slogan «Woman, Life, Freedom» are famous globally. Just like back then, the protests spread all over the country. People’s discontent spread due to economic factors — inflation, growing prices and poverty, but eventually arrived at calling to take down the regime. Protesters clash with the police in the streets, there are killed and injured.

During Israel-Iran escalation in 2025, an interesting detail to notice were the statements of Netanyahu and Trump on the intentional destabilization of Iran with the goal of regime change. It is a pretty standard approach of the USA towards “inconvenient” governments in the regions of their interests: clearing the path for more co-operative politicians, as it was in Afghanistan. During the most recent escalation of Israel-Iran war there were rumors spreading that there already exists a tentative “democratic” ruling figure, backed and prepared by the USA. Although this information wasn’t confirmed, we can well imagine that it can be true, considering USA methods in other instances (e.g. the recent kidnapping of the Venezuelan president). In this context, Trump’s declared intention to come to the aid of Iranian protesters if Iran will “cruelly kill peaceful demonstrators, as they do,” becomes more understandable.

Iranian Kurdistan, Rojhilat, is one of Iran’s rebellious regions. Their attempts to declare autonomy have not been successful for decades, but the guerrilla struggle in the territory of Iran continues. PJAK (Party of Free Life of Kurdistan) supported the protesters and again condemned the current regime.

Kurdish liberation movement is fighting for freedom not only in Syria or Turkey. News from Rojhilat take the headlines somewhat less frequently, but the situation in Iran is especially hard for the liberation struggle. PJAK forces include a female armed wing, which is especially important in the context if a dictatorship which executes “moral policing” over the population and, as usual, harms the most vulnerable groups, including women.

Instability in Tehran could be a beneficial circumstance for the Kurdish region and could weaken imperialist alliances of the Russia — Iran — China axis. Nevertheless, a puppet government installed by the USA, Israel or whoever else won’t address the Kurdish question in Iran. Furthermore, addressing the Kurdish question in a neoliberal imperialist framework can’t be a true solution for a multi-ethnic and multi-religious Middle East. Democratic confederalism, already being implemented in NES by PYD and advocated by PJAK in Rojhilat, offers a much more promising option to bring peace.

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# EVALUATIONS

We’ve arrived to the last week of 2025. During last several months there have been tensions in the media, connected to the deadline of the March agreements. But as the deadline nears, the clearer it becomes that escalation of the armed conflict is not in Damascus’ interests right now. Negotiations continue and according to the plan the decision on SDF integration as an autonomous force is to be taken before January 2026. Further political steps between NES and Damascus won’t be rushed.

Whatever the diplomatic developments, the reality is still far from the coexistence of self-governed autonomy and the state, suggested by the Kurdish liberation movement. Yet again this week, Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo were attacked. Clashes between interim government forces and Kurdish self-defense units in Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods take place regularly, and this time the attacks coincided with a Turkish delegation visit in Damascus. The Jolani government consistently uses armed attacks as pressure for diplomatic talks: we already saw that when the new proposal for SDF integration was made and the tensions on borders with the NES that followed.

Northeast Syria is one of key elements in talks between Jolani and Turkey. Realizing that his diplomacy with the Western hegemonic states won’t benefit from the escalation of armed conflict with the SDF, he doesn’t risk starting war without gaining the support of strong allies. For example, Turkey.

We want to conclude our final evaluation in 2025 on a positive note. Revolution in conditions of permanent war is really hard. But we have to remember what has been achieved even in such harsh conditions. People realizing their place in the world, in history, women realizing their own importance and possibilities, understanding how systems of oppression work, realizing themselves as actors who can change the world around them. In the midst of constant war and everyday struggle for existence in difficult economic and ecologic conditions, people managed to grow political self-determination and build a strong society. Communes, victories of women’s liberation, education, people’s self-defense — only a part of all the achievements of these 13 years. We are happy to be part of that process.

And we still stay on the ground and follow the events. In the situation of absolute instability, the only thing to rely on might be that very instability. We continue to analyze the developments and keep you updated.

Revolutionary frosty greetings from snow-covered NE Syria! 🖤

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Here are the darlings of #AlJazeera and #AlArabiya and the countries that nurture Islamic fascism, namely #Qatar and #SaudiArabia, beating and humiliating a kid from the #Alawites minorities in #Syria and forcing him to declare that he rejects his Alawites identity. If you think that #HTS are freedom fighters, then you have been fooled by the aforementioned media outlets.

I regret every time I shared a link to Al Jazeera. Never again.

“Balance of scales between British intelligence and al-Qaeda raises a conundrum”

by Nu’man Abd al-Wahid in Al Mayadeen English

@palestine
@Palestine
@palestine@lemmy.ml
@uk_politics @BBC5Live
@BBCRadio4
@BBCNews
@UKLabour

“This geopolitical cavorting with those close to al-Qaeda inspired terrorism must call into question the purpose of the British state’s Counter-Terrorism Police’s (CTP) initiatives, such as #Prevent”

https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/analysis/balance-of-scales-between-british-intelligence-and-al-qaeda

#Press #UK ##MI6 #Syria #AlQaeda #Jolani #HTS #Terrorism

Jakub Ježek 𝕏📤 https://xcancel.com/war_noir:
#Syria 🇸🇾: A fighter affiliated with the "Syrian Army" (formerly #HTS) showing his new rare assault rifle.

Fighter has recen…
https://xcancel.com/JakubJeek8/status/2003528426867818770

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# US REACTION TO JIHADIST ATTACK

Following the killing of two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US air-force targeted 70 ISIS-affiliated sites in Syria on december 19. The US Defense Secretary stated that the objective of the operation is to dismantle ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weaponry. Additionally, the US army and their local partner forces conducted 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, resulting in the killing or detention of 23 Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) operatives. US fighter jets, attack helicopters, and rocket artillery engaged multiple suspected ISIS locations throughout central Syria. Instances of airstrikes and explosions were reported in the desert areas of Homs, eastern Raqqa, and western Deir ez-Zor provinces.
In addition, Donald Trump has declared on December 16 that Syria entered the expanded US travel ban list, citing concerns related to security, screening, and information sharing. As a result of this decision, Syrian citizens are prohibited from entering the United States, along with nationals from other countries and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expressed their support for the airstrikes. They referred to these actions as a crucial move to undermine ISIS efforts to reorganize and launch new attacks.

# NEW INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a 13-point proposal aimed at integrating the SDF. According to reports, this proposal involves reorganizing the SDF into three divisions within the Syrian army, deploying additional government forces to northeastern Syria, and placing the SDF under the authority of the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
An SDF delegation will soon be sent to travel to Damascus to discuss several outstanding issues related to military integration, including the status of YPJ units, specific SDF commanders within the MoD, and the internal security forces of the SDF.
Additionally, reports indicated that the Syrian government and SDF agreed to finalize negotiations concerning the military and security dimensions of the March 10 agreement this year. However, discussions on unresolved political issues, such as decentralization and constitutional matters, will be postponed until next year.

# POTENTIAL CHANGE OF TURKISH POSITION

Turkey may have softened its stance on some elements of the negotiations regarding the integration of SDF in the new Syrian army after Thomas Barrack met with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan on December 16. Fidan had previously demanded that the SDF integrate into the Syrian army as individuals instead of as divisions. Following the Barrack meeting, Fidan reversed his position, stating on December 17 that Turkey would not pursue military action against the SDF and expressed optimism about the integration negotiations.
This new position comes inline with a recent declaration of Mazloum Abdi. The SDF commander declared on December 13 that “neighboring countries” are not “as hostile as before” toward the SDF and that the “SDF’s presence” is no longer an “excuse for war.”

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- The United Kingdom sanctioned two Syrian army commanders and three Turkish-backed armed factions on December 19 for committing human rights abuses during the Syrian coastal massacres in early March. All of these entities are currently integrated into the Syrian army.
-Transitional Government forces launched an attack on the town of Majdal in the Suweida province countryside using drones and mortars, leading to injuries for two individuals. The Suweida National Defense Forces Command stated that it would respond decisively to any ceasefire violations and attempts to enter the region.
- Transitional Government forces have increased checkpoints and patrols around the Aleppo neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyeh. The passage of fuel and basic needs into the neighborhoods is not allowed anymore.

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# EVALUATION

This week, we want to highlight an interview with Rohilat Afrin, the General Commander of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ). In this conversation, she comes back on the history of her structure and shares her perspectives regarding the ongoing negociation between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Transitional Government.
"Today, we [the YPJ] aren’t even fully integrated into the SDF. Of course, when there is a general interest, if this land is under attack, we will work together to serve our people. But otherwise, we have our own command, our own centers, our own institutions, and we organize and educate ourselves within them. In this way, we protect our autonomy. The ones who make decisions and institutional changes in our forces are the Women’s Command. SDF General Command can’t change this. General Mazlum might be the General Commander of the SDF, but he can’t force me to do anything. He can’t make a change in our women’s forces or send me to a different position. Who can do that? The Women’s Command. This means that we protect our autonomy and freedom. Everyone has to know this."
As underlined in this interview, the women of YPJ are engaged in their struggle for autonomy for more than a decade. It is based on this experience that they today, with a confident voice, defend a strong revolutionary stance... a voice that should not be ignored. We encourage all of you to read this interview accessible on the website of the Kurdish Peace Institute: https://www.kurdishpeace.org/

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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"Interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa pledged in December 2024 to "close the notorious prisons" of the former regime. One year later, at least 28 Assad-era detention facilities are operational again"
"Detentions began immediately after Assad's fall. The first wave targeted Assad's soldiers, both officers and conscripts. The second wave came in late winter, when hundreds of Alawites were detained throughout Syria"

https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/syria-s-new-prisons--same-torture-under-different-leadership
#Syria #HTS #Prisons #SectarianViolence