Syrian rebels claim control of Deir Ezzor city as Kurdish-led forces withdraw east.

Syrian rebels, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have claimed full control of the eastern city of Deir Ezzor after the withdrawal of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The SDF reportedly moved east of the Euphrates River due to pressure from Turkish-backed forces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the SDF's withdrawal but noted the claims are pending verification. This shift in control follows intense fighting in northern Syria and marks a significant change in the region's power dynamics.

December 10, 2024
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