Following three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s Defense ministry has announced a ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces.
Breakdown
- Syria's defence ministry announces ceasefire after three days of violence 7s
- Kurdish-led SDF has not commented; local Kurdish council refuses withdrawal 11s
- Recent fighting displaced tens of thousands in Aleppo 39s
- Ceasefire gives armed groups six hours to leave, but no withdrawals reported 48s
- Fighting began amid stalled talks between government and SDF 1m 35s