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17 October

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SDC calls for humanitarian corridor to evacuate Syrian civilians from Ras al-Ayn

The Syrian Democratic Council called for a humanitarian corridor to evacuate Ras al-Ayn (Sere Kaniye) as clashes with Turkey-backed rebels continue

16 October

Joanne Stocker

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Syrian army troops enter symbolic Kurdish city of Kobani

Syrian Arab Army troops entered the northeastern Syrian city of Kobani, a stronghold of the Syrian Democratic Forces

16 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan rules out ceasefire with SDF in northern Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan firmly ruled out any negotiations with the SDF in Syria, saying their only option was to lay down arms and retreat

15 October

Joanne Stocker

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Syrian army asserts full control over Manbij

Syrian regime troops are in full control over Manbij after deal with the SDF to counter Turkey-backed forces in the northeast

14 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Syrian regime forces push towards Turkey border after SDF deal

Syrian regime forces moved towards the Turkish border after a deal with beleaguered Kurdish forces following a US withdrawal announcement

13 October

Rojda Felat surveys a flank of Tal al-Samam with other SDF commanders

Joanne Stocker

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Syrian government forces set to enter Kobani and Manbij in SDF deal

Syrian government forces were poised to enter the northeastern Syrian cities of Kobani and Manbij to fight with the SDF against Turkey-backed rebels

13 October

Joanne Stocker

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US to withdraw 1,000 troops from northern Syria, Esper says

The US will pull back another 1,000 troops from northeast Syria as the risk of confrontation with Turkey-backed fighters increases, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said

13 October