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SDF fighters arrive in the city of Qamishli after withdrawing from their stronghold of Aleppo. Reuters

Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

Syrian Democratic Forces risk losing remaining possessions in the east after US went along with their defeat in Aleppo, sources say

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Aleppo civilians 'pay the price' as clashes scar Kurdish neighbourhoods

'We just want to go home': Syrians hope for calm in Aleppo after deal reached

‘We’re tired of war’: Aleppo residents wait to return home as drone attacks fuel fear

US conducts strikes against ISIS targets across Syria

Civilians caught in Aleppo crossfire recount displacement and loss

Al Shara hosts EU leaders at historic Damascus meeting on reconstruction



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Egypt to export gas and petroleum products to Syria

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