Damascus, Jan 24, 2026 (AFP) - Truce between Syria govt, Kurds lapses with no word on extension

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2026-01-24

A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces lapsed on Saturday evening, with no official announcement on its extension from either side. Multiple sources had earlier told AFP the truce would be prolonged, with one saying the main reason was to allow for the US transfer of jihadist detainees from previously Kurdish-run prisons in Syria to neighbouring Iraq. But minutes before the truce was due to officially expire at 8pm......

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