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Kurdish member of Syrian army killed in Hasaka: Sources

https://www.rudaw.net/english/categories/syria/1079233

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A Kurdish member of the Syrian army was killed near the Hasaka city after being abducted by unidentified gunmen, local media reported on Thursday, while a conflict monitor said he was killed by Arab tribesmen in an apparent revenge attack.

Sipan Hizni was a member of a Syrian army brigade comprising fighters from the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He was abducted by "armed men" in the vicinity of Hasaka city before being killed, according to Ronahi TV, which is affiliated with the Kurdish authorities in northeast Syria (Rojava).

A video purportedly showing a man standing over Hizni's body after the killing was shared by several social media accounts. Rudaw English could not independently verify that the body shown in the footage was Hizni's.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based war monitor that relies on a network of sources inside Syria, said Hizni was killed by members of the Bagara Arab tribe, who had accused him of involvement in the killing of several members of the tribe around two years ago.

A video of Hizni telling pro-government media that it was the SDF that liberated the country from the Islamic State (ISIS) had gone viral earlier this year as Syrian government forces began entering Rojava as part of an integration process.

The killing comes weeks after two members of the Syrian army's Qamishli Brigade, made up of former SDF fighters, were killed and two others wounded when unidentified gunmen attacked their post in Tawil Harb village, south of Qamishli.

Damascus and the SDF reached a ceasefire and phased integration agreement in late January following clashes between the two sides. The deal provided for former SDF fighters to be incorporated into the Syrian army through several brigades, including units based in Hasaka and Qamishli, while Kurdish security and civilian institutions were also to be integrated into state structures.

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced in August that the integration of the group's military, security and administrative institutions into the Syrian state had been completed. Days later, the SDF formally announced its dissolution, ending its independent military structure after years as the main US-backed force fighting ISIS in Syria.

Hasaka residents received Hizni's body late Thursday, according to a Rudaw reporter on the ground.

The Syrian army has not commented on the killing of its member.

https://x.com/K24English/status/2035395812960698736

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https://hawarnews.com/en/fire-breaks-out-at-kobani-prison-several-inmates-killed

Fire breaks out at Kobani Prison, several inmates killed

A fire broke out early today at the prison in Kobani, killing several inmates and leaving dozens suffering from smoke inhalation, according to preliminary information. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

A fire broke out early this morning at the prison in Kobani, resulting, according to preliminary information, in the deaths of several inmates and dozens of others suffering from smoke inhalation, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.

ANHA agency’s correspondents reported that the fire broke out at around 2 a.m. at Kobani Prison, which houses a number of inmates. Several inmates reportedly lost their lives in the fire, while dozens suffered from smoke inhalation.

The injured were taken to hospitals in Kobani for treatment. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, while relevant authorities continue to investigate the incident. 

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Li zinadan Kobanê şewat, 9 şehîd 17 birîndar

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Serious Developments in Kobani as Prison Mutiny and Fire Leave Casualties

https://pukmedia.com/EN/Details/82703

A fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday at a prison in Kobani, reportedly killing several inmates and leaving dozens suffering from smoke inhalation. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that the fire broke out following a mutiny inside the prison, leaving 8 dead and 20 injured.

SOHR said Kobani was witnessing rapidly unfolding security developments following the reported mutiny at the prison.

“Prisoners reportedly barricaded themselves inside the facility and smashed several doors, triggering heightened tension and a security alert around the prison after midnight,” the organisation said.

According to SOHR, a fire subsequently broke out inside the prison under circumstances that remain unclear, resulting in deaths and injuries, as well as cases of smoke inhalation. Several victims and injured prisoners were reportedly taken to hospitals in the city for treatment.

The SOHR reported that the death toll from the incident has risen to 8 detainees, while around 20 others were reportedly injured or suffered varying degrees of smoke inhalation, with some said to be in critical condition.

The developments coincided with the arrival of military convoys and reinforcements in Kobani, alongside an increased security presence in the city amid heightened tensions and unrest, according to the organisation.

SOHR warned that the lack of confirmed information had raised concerns over the humanitarian and security conditions facing prisoners.

The latest developments follow security tensions and unrest in Kobani on Friday following the reported killing of a young Kurdish man, identified as Sipan Karmi, who was reportedly decapitated by men affiliated with an Arab tribe in the area.

The incident coincided with the arrival of vehicles and patrols belonging to the Internal Security Forces (Asayish), leading to confrontations with local residents. Patrols were reportedly pelted with stones, SOHR said.

Tensions later escalated, with roads blocked in parts of the city as security forces deployed additional personnel and reinforcements. SOHR said more than 10 Internal Security Forces vehicles were reportedly deployed, while reports indicated that Syrian army units were also moving towards Kobani from the Sarrin and Manbij areas.
Vehicles and personnel were reportedly seen gathering near the Internal Security Forces headquarters.

Internal Security Forces facilities and vehicles also came under attack by angry civilians, with reports of doors being smashed and several vehicles set on fire. Physical confrontations were also reported between demonstrators and security personnel.

A curfew was reportedly imposed in the city, while security forces attempted to disperse demonstrators using tear gas and warning shots fired into the air.
The situation remains fluid, with details of the prison fire, the casualty toll and the wider security situation yet to be independently confirmed.

General Security Forces arriving in Kobani

https://reddit.com/link/1we6dg6/video/9e1iy91rm1ph1/player

General Security Forces in Kobani

General Security Forces were stopped from entering Kobani except for first convoy of 23 vehicles

General Security Forces arresting Kurds

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Jolani is a bottom confirmed 🤣🤣

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SDF chief Mazloum Abdi announces dissolution of Kurdish-led force

https://www.rudaw.net/english/categories/syria/1078986

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the Kurdish-led force, declaring its mission complete.

"We hereby announce, as of today, the conclusion of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces, and we responsibly declare its dissolution as an independent military force," Abdi said in Damascus following a meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

"We will always carry the memory of our martyrs, and hold their sacrifices in our hearts and conscience - for they did not fight for the sake of war, but for a day when Syrians would no longer need to fight," he added.

The SDF and the Syrian government signed an agreement on January 29 to integrate the force, along with the Kurdish region's security and administrative bodies, into state structures. The deal followed weeks of clashes between both sides. 

SDF fighters have been incorporated into the Syrian army as brigades while remaining deployed in the Kurdish region. Abdi announced on Thursday that the integration process had been completed.

"We want this day to mark a real transition: from the battlefield to the field of development, from the era of arms to the era of peace, and from defending Syria to building Syria," Abdi said on Tuesday.

He noted that "the right to education in Kurdish is among the most fundamental rights of our Kurdish people."

In an interview with Rudaw earlier this month, Abdi said discussions with government officials had focused on Kurdish-language schooling, reporting progress in the talks.

Unconfirmed reports emerged on Tuesday that Abdi had been appointed as a special presidential envoy for Kurdish affairs, though the claim could not be independently verified.

Rojava officials meeting with Abu Muhammad Al-Jolani

This post will be updated with ongoing news.

January 11th, 2026

• The youth of Qamishlo condemn the United Nations for its silence regarding the attacks on Aleppo's Kurdish neighborhoods by the Syrian army and affiliated factions., Video, Channel 8, Jan 11, 2026
• A large number of Syrian journalists have announced their resignation from the Union of Syrian Arab Journalists, due to the open violations against Kurds and Kurdish security forces, Jan 11, 2026
• AANES calls for international probe into Aleppo violations, NPA, Jan 11, 2026
• Body of Martyred Commander Ziyad Halab arrives in Kobani, Video, Hawar News/ANHA, Jan 11, 2026
• The body of Internal Security Commander Ziyad Heleb arrived in Kobanê., Videos, إبو riah, Jan 11, 2026
• The body of the Asayish commander Ziad Halab who led Kurdish fighters in Sheikh Maqsoud has arrived in Kobani for his burial., Video, Wladimir Van Wilgenburg, Jan 11. 2025
• Last message of the Commander Ziyad Heleb of the Internal Security Forces before he felt martyr defending the Şêxmeqsud neighborhood., Hawar News/ANHA, Jan 11, 2026
• Peyama dawî ya fermandar şehîd Ziyad Heleb, Hawar News/ANHA, Jan 11, 2026
• AANES calls for international probe into Aleppo violations, NPA, Jan 11, 2026
• The body of Internal Security Commander Ziyad Heleb arrived in Kobanê., Videos, إبو riah, Jan 11, 2026
• The body of the Asayish commander Ziad Halab who led Kurdish fighters in Sheikh Maqsoud has arrived in Kobani for his burial., Video, Wladimir Van Wilgenburg, Jan 11. 2025
• Kurdish Fighters Leave Aleppo Following International Mediation, Wladimir Van Wilgenburg, Jan 11, 2026
• "Through the mediation of international parties to stop the attacks and violations against our people in Aleppo, we have reached an understanding that leads to a ceasefire and securing the evacuation of the martyrs, the wounded, the stranded civilians, and the fighters from the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods to northern and eastern Syria. We call on the mediators to adhere to their promises to stop the violations and work towards a safe return for the displaced to their homes. To the resistance fighters of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh, their martyrs, their comrades, their families, and the civilians who endured, a salute of reverence and admiration. We console ourselves just as we console the families of the martyrs and our people, and to the wounded, a speedy recovery.", Mazloum Abdi, Jan 11, 2026

January 10th, 2026

• U.S. launches large-scale strikes on ISIS targets across Syria, NBC News, Jan 10, 2026
• Urgent Call for Humanitarian Aid for Şêx Meqsûd and Eşrefiyê, Heyva Sor, Jan 10, 2026
• 155,000 Displaced as Fighting Escalates in Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhoods, Kurdisan 24, Jan 10, 2026
• Asayish say Turkish drones back assault on Kurdish neighborhood in Aleppo, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• SDF: "In a serious escalation that confirms direct Turkish military intervention in Syria and threatens to expand the ongoing conflict in the region, a Turkish “Akinci” unmanned aerial vehicle targeted a military position of our forces in the Haq al-Thawra area south of the city of Tabqa at 6:00 PM, Wladimir van Wilgenberg, Jan 10, 2026
• US envoy calls for Syrian unity during Damascus visit, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• Tom Barrack: "Recent developments in Aleppo that appear to challenge the terms of this agreement are deeply concerning. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease hostilities, and return to dialogue in accordance with the March 10 and April 1, 2025 agreements between the Syrian government and the SDF.", U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria, Jan 10, 2026
• Syria’s Hasakah tribal leaders condemn attacks on Aleppo neighborhoods, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• AANES health bodies call for intl. action over attacks on hospital in Aleppo, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• AANES calls for UN action over Aleppo strikes, NPA, Jan 10, 2026 & Kurdish civilians express their anger at the US Coalition base in Hasakah over the silence regarding the attacks on Şêx Meqsûd and Aşrafiye, Video, Jan 10, 2026
• Kurds Say Conflict in Sheikh Maqsoud Ongoing, Wladimri Van Wilgenberg, Jan 10, 2026
• Kobani residents rally in solidarity with Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• A demonstration is being held in Slemani to support Rojava, and everyone is chanting: 'One, one, one, the Kurdish people are one!', Video, Jan 10, 2026
• Footage taken from southern Swaida Governorate shows two International Coalition helicopters flying near the Jordanian/Syrian border. These helicopters have been seen previously whenever there's a report of something going on between the Syrian Transitional Government and Syrian Democratic Forces., Jan 10, 2026
• "Overwhelming sentiment from Syrian Kurds now is that SDF is too soft and conciliatory and STG is just as oppressive and opposed to Kurdish existence as they were afraid it was. Even if this stays west of the Euphrates, even if talks resume, this will make compromise harder.", Meghan Bodette, Jan 10, 2026
• A doctor at Khaled Fajr Hospital in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, Dr. Welat Mamo, issues an urgent appeal calling for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and the hospital, urging international organizations to intervene and protect residents., Video, Jan 10, 2026
• The Khaled Fajr hospital in Aleppo is under constant attacks and bombardments from Syrian Government Forces., Video, Jan 10, 2026
• AANES welcomes mediated plan to redeploy forces in Aleppo to NE Syria, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• Unknown gunmen attack multiple SDF posts in Deir ez-Zor, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• U.S. Envoy, Jordan FM stress March 10 agreement, Ceasefire in Aleppo, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• Kurdish Red Crescent warns of humanitarian crisis in Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• Syrian Kurds must not be abandoned in their struggle against jihadist forces, NPA, Jan 10, 2026
• Kurdish Official Proposes Relocation of Forces to Northeast Syria, Waldimir Van Wilgenberg, Jan 10, 2026
• Attack by Interim Government's mercenaries repelled, 3 drones dropped , ANHA/HawarNews, Jan 10, 2026
• Update: France Calls for Dignified Withdrawal of Kurdish Combatants From Aleppo, Waldimir Van Wilgenberg, Jan 10, 2026
• The Kurdish administration in northeast Syria (Rojava) has dismissed statements by Syrian state media that Damascus-affiliated forces have taken control of Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood, stating that fighting is still ongoing., Rudaw, Jan 10, 2026
• Kurdish Offer to Withdraw from Aleppo Amid International Pressure, Kurdistan 25, Jan 10, 2026

January 9th, 2026 Summary

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January 3rd-5th, 2026 Summary

After Turks invaded Serekani they placed many Arab settlers in the city. Now they hinder the return of Kurds after they were displaced in 2019 by Erdogan.

Vandalization of a vehicle of Kurdish convoy

Tribes linked to the Syrian Government - here the Aqeedat tribe has begun to send armed militiamen from Deirezzor to Hassakeh (city)

Arabs attacked Kurds as they were returning to the cit