Syria updates: Clashes as army advances after taking towns held by SDF

Army says its forces are working to remove mines and other war remnants as they continue advancement.

People celebrate the entry of Syrian army forces into the Deir Hafer area
Video Duration 01 minutes 17 seconds 01:17

Syrian Kurds welcome decree recognising rights and cultural identity

By Caolán Magee, Edna Mohamed, Usaid Siddiqui, Stephen Quillen and Brian Osgood
Published On 17 Jan 2026

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