International Support Kurds in Syria Association – SKS

ANF: Syrian Democratic Council: There is a threat of a return to ISIS terrorism

The MSD warned of the danger of a return to terrorism following the release of ISIS gangs.

•  Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 09:00

The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) issued a statement warning of the danger of a return to ISIS terrorism. 
The statement said: “The regions of Northeast Syria are witnessing a dangerous escalation marked by attacks carried out by radical armed factions operating under the umbrella of the transitional government. These attacks target the Kurdish people and their forces, who were at the forefront of the fight against ISIS and played a decisive role in its defeat.

The execution of fighters from the Women’s Protection Units after their capture, along with the release of ISIS militants, constitutes a reproduction of terrorism and poses a direct threat to regional and international security. Such actions raise serious concerns about the possibility of new massacres similar to those committed against Alawites, Druze, and Kurds in Aleppo.”

The statement added: “Today, the city of Kobanê is facing a direct threat. Kobanê stands as a global symbol of resistance against ISIS and marks the beginning of its collapse. Any attack on Kobanê constitutes a violation of democratic values, freedom, and the will of free peoples in Syria, the region, and the world. It also represents an act of retaliation against those who defeated terrorism.

The targeting of Kobanê cannot be separated from the broader targeting of northeastern Syria in all its diversity, including Arabs, Kurds, Syriacs, and Assyrians. This exclusionary assault seeks to undermine coexistence and prevent the emergence of a free and democratic Syria.”

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ANF: SDF reports serious escalation despite the ceasefire in Ain Issa, Shaddadi and Raqqa

SDF reported that violent clashes are taking place between their forces and factions affiliated with the Damascus government in the vicinity of Al-Aqtan Prison in Raqqa, which houses ISIS detainees, representing an extremely dangerous development.

•  Monday, 19 January 2026, 13:08

In a statement on Monday, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that factions affiliated with the Damascus government continued their attacks on their forces in Ain Issa, Shaddadi, and Raqqa despite the declared ceasefire agreement and the official statements issued in this regard,

The SDF reported that violent clashes are taking place between their forces and those factions in the vicinity of al-Aqtan Prison in Raqqa, which houses detainees of the ISIS terrorist organization, representing an extremely dangerous development.

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ANF: “Ceasefire and integration” agreement announced between the SDF and Damascus

An agreement providing for a comprehensive ceasefire and full integration between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian interim government was announced. The SDF has not yet issued an official statement regarding the agreement.

Continue reading “Sunday 18 January 2026”

ANF: SDF and YPJ: If the attacks do not stop, we will respond with new tactics

In a statement, the SDF and YPJ said that their forces have been responding to the attacks by gangs within the framework of legitimate self-defense, and warned that if the attacks continue, they will respond with new tactics.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) issued a statement regarding the withdrawal of their forces from Deir Hafer and Maskana in accordance with an agreement reached through international mediation, and the violation of that agreement by the Syrian Transitional Government.

Continue reading “Saturday 17 January 2026”

ANF: SDF: Any forced displacement of civilians under threat of force by Damascus constitutes a war crime

SDF calls for international action against the disruption of civilian movement in the Deir Hafer area, warning against the forced displacement of more than 170,000 civilians.

The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released a statement categorically dening the claims issued by the “Ministry of Defense” in Damascus regarding preventing civilians from fleeing the city of Deir Hafer.

“We affirm that the disruption of civilian movement in the area is a result of the military escalation, troop buildup, and ongoing bombardment carried out by Damascus factions. This same entity officially acknowledged the closure of all crossings with areas of North and East Syria, as stated in a declaration issued on January 6th, thus exposing the clear contradiction in their narrative,” the statement said.

The SDF emphasized that any forced displacement of civilians under threat of force by Damascus constitutes a war crime under the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute, which prohibit targeting civilians and terrorizing them, and criminalize any acts aimed at forcibly displacing them.

The SDF called upon the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to “condemn these dangerous tactics, which could lead to the displacement of more than 170,000 civilians, especially given the harsh weather conditions.”

Continue reading “Friday 16 January 2026”

ANF: Kidnappings and looting continue in three neighborhoods of Aleppo

Gang groups under the control of the Syrian interim government, supported by the Turkish state, continue to abduct residents and loot their property in the Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyah, and Beni Zed neighborhoods of Aleppo.

The neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyah, and Beni Zed in Aleppo were subjected to intense attacks between January 6 and 10, 2025, by gang groups linked to the Syrian interim government and the Turkish state. The attacks, carried out with tanks, artillery units, armed drones, and all kinds of heavy weapons, led to massacres, the abduction of many people, and the displacement of tens of thousands.

Continue reading “Thursday 15 January 2026”

ANF: 120,000 people displaced, 500 others missing after attacks on Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods

At least 120,000 people have been displaced and more than 500 are missing as a result of attacks carried out by militias affiliated with the Syrian Interim Government on the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyah, and Beni Zed in Aleppo.

At least 120,000 people have been displaced and more than 500 are missing as a result of attacks carried out by militias affiliated with the Syrian Interim Government on the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyah, and Beni Zed in Aleppo.

According to reports from the United Nations and human rights organizations, 120,000 people were displaced and went missing as a result of attacks which began on January 6.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced that approximately 120,000 people remain displaced.

Continue reading “Wednesday 14 January 2026”

ANF: Mazloum Abdi: Agreement reached for the safe evacuation of the population

SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi announced that, through international mediation, an agreement has been reached to safely evacuate the dead, wounded, besieged civilians, and fighters to North and East Syria.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, said that a ceasefire agreement was reached through international mediators to ensure the safe evacuation of the population from the Ashrafiyah and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods of Aleppo.

Continue reading “Sunday 11 January 2026”

ANF: EU pledges further support to Syrian transitional government

While Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo are besieged and bombed by government troops, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged further political and financial support to the Syrian transitional government.

The European Union has pledged further political and financial support to the Syrian transitional government despite ongoing attacks on the Kurdish civilian population in Aleppo. During her first official visit to Damascus on Friday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with self-proclaimed transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa and held out the prospect of close cooperation in rebuilding the country.

The EU will “do everything in its power” to help Syria with reconstruction, von der Leyen said on X after the meeting. EU Council President António Costa even praised the new regime in Damascus for ‘progress’ in the transition process and spoke of a possible “new beginning” in relations.

Ignored reality in Aleppo

Continue reading “Saturday 10 January 2026”

ANF: Heyva Sor a Kurd calls for humanitarian corridors to be opened in Aleppo’s besieged neighborhoods

In light of the severe attacks on the Kurdish areas of Aleppo, Heyva Sor a Kurd is calling for an immediate end to the violence against civilians. A 15-vehicle aid convoy is on its way to the besieged neighborhoods.

The mercenary groups Al-Amshat, Furqat al-Hamza, Sultan Murad Brigade, and the Nureddin al-Zenki, affiliated with the Syrian Interim Government and supported by the occupying Turkish state, continue their attacks on the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyah and Beni Zeyd in Aleppo for the fourth day. The humanitarian situation in the region is deteriorating by the hour due to the attacks, which involve the use of heavy weapons.

The People’s Council of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods announced on Friday that they had decided to remain in their neighborhoods and continue their defense against the calls for surrender by mercenary groups affiliated with the Interim Government.

Continue reading “Friday 9 January 2026”