Syria's fragile peace talks have hit a roadblock as clashes between government forces and Kurdish-led rebels escalated into violence. The Syrian army has imposed a curfew on the city of al-Shaddadi, northeast Syria, following the escape of dozens of ISIS fighters from a prison amid fighting with the SDF.
The sudden turn of events came just a day after a ceasefire agreement was announced by President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi. The deal aimed to bring an end to years of conflict between the two sides, but it appears to have been short-lived.
According to sources, Syrian government forces are now in control of the city and its surrounding areas, with troops conducting a search operation for escaped ISIS fighters. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to recapture the remaining detainees, with Syria's Interior Ministry reporting that 81 out of 120 escaped prisoners have been rounded up so far.
The SDF has accused Syrian government forces of deliberately releasing the ISIS fighters, while the military claims that the Kurdish-led rebel group lost control of the prison following an attack. The situation remains volatile, with reports emerging of heavy fighting and casualties on both sides.
The conflict between Syria's government and Kurdish-led rebels is part of a broader struggle against ISIS, which was defeated in Iraq in 2017 but continues to carry out attacks in both countries. As the peace talks falter, the region remains gripped by uncertainty and violence.
The sudden turn of events came just a day after a ceasefire agreement was announced by President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi. The deal aimed to bring an end to years of conflict between the two sides, but it appears to have been short-lived.
According to sources, Syrian government forces are now in control of the city and its surrounding areas, with troops conducting a search operation for escaped ISIS fighters. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to recapture the remaining detainees, with Syria's Interior Ministry reporting that 81 out of 120 escaped prisoners have been rounded up so far.
The SDF has accused Syrian government forces of deliberately releasing the ISIS fighters, while the military claims that the Kurdish-led rebel group lost control of the prison following an attack. The situation remains volatile, with reports emerging of heavy fighting and casualties on both sides.
The conflict between Syria's government and Kurdish-led rebels is part of a broader struggle against ISIS, which was defeated in Iraq in 2017 but continues to carry out attacks in both countries. As the peace talks falter, the region remains gripped by uncertainty and violence.
i feel bad for the ppl who lost their homes and loved ones to this war but at the same time how could they release all those ISIS fighters from prison i mean what was their thought process lol anyway lets just hope the violence dies down soon but it doesnt make sense why this is happening when they were so close to a deal 
. And let's not forget the 'deliberate' release of ISIS fighters - because who needs to follow international law when you're trying to maintain control 
. It's like they say, "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again"... until someone gets hurt 
. The whole situation just reeks of a classic case of "we can't agree on anything, so let's just go back to the old ways". I'm sure it'll all work out in the end... or not 
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it's like the fragile peace talks were just about to happen and then BAM! Clashes start again 
i feel so bad for the ppl stuck in the middle of all this conflict i was reading about al-shaddadi on wikipedia last night and it's like, whoa that city has been through so much... anyway back to now, i just think the ceasefire agreement was kinda naive to think it'd hold out for a day lol what's the point of peace talks if there's already gonna be all this violence? 
... like when Luke Skywalker's plan goes wrong in The Force Awakens, you know? The fragile peace talks were literally just starting to gain momentum, and then BAM! It all comes crashing down. I mean, who wants another year of suffering in Syria? 
The thought of those ISIS fighters escaping from prison is just crazy... it's like they're trying to recreate that whole Shawshank Redemption vibe 
... minus the escape, obviously.
It's so easy to say "we're on the same team" when you're not actually fighting for your life. The SDF and Syrian government need to sit down, have a serious chat, and figure out what's really going on. And honestly, I'm just tired of all this conflict - can't we focus on something more positive... like Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3? 
just thinking about this situation gives me chills... all that progress they made in the peace talks and now it's like, what are they even doing? 
those Kurdish-led rebels aren't asking for much, just a chance to rebuild their lives after all the years of war. but noooo, Syria's government is more concerned with showing off its military strength than finding a real solution to the problem 
meanwhile ISIS is still out there causing chaos and destruction 
. The fragile peace talks were always going to be a bit dodgy considering the history between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led rebels. I mean, they've been at each other's throats for years over control of oil fields and resources.
. It's just another example of how complex and messy this conflict is. The region needs more support than just peace talks – it needs concrete action to rebuild and stabilize the country.
let's hope they can find a way forward soon and that everyone involved can get some much-needed rest.
I mean, I know there are a lot of factors at play here, but it's hard not to feel like we're just stuck in this never-ending cycle of violence.
my mind is blown right now 
️ in the middle of all this chaos i'm imagining a giant spider web diagram with different factions and interests connected to each other 
unfortunately, isis is still causing problems everywhere they've got a lot of supporters left over 
it feels like we're back at square one 
need some more info and analysis before anything makes sense 
and now the govt is claiming they didn't do it but the SDF says nope they did. this whole thing reeks of a setup 
anyway, this just proves that nothing changes in syria - it's all about power struggles and control 
. And to the Syrian people, I want you to know that we're all with you, feeling your pain and supporting you every step of the way 
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I'm all for finding a peaceful solution to end this bloody conflict, but it's hard to see how that can happen when one side is accusing the other of releasing ISIS fighters