The last of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters have successfully withdrawn from Aleppo, Syria, concluding days of intense and deadly clashes with Syrian government forces. This significant development was confirmed by Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib to Al Jazeera on Sunday, January 11, 2026, stating the city is now "empty of SDF fighters" after their coordinated evacuation on buses overnight. The withdrawal followed a ceasefire agreement reached through international mediation, aiming for the safe evacuation of civilians and fighters from the contested Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods to northern and eastern Syria. The violence in Aleppo escalated from January 6 to January 10, 2026, stemming from the breakdown of negotiations to integrate the SDF into the Syrian national army. The fighting led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with at least 21-25 civilians killed and an estimated 140,000 to 155,000 people displaced from their homes. Reports indicated significant damage to homes, public infrastructure, and healthcare facilities, with several hospitals ceasing operations and flights from Aleppo International Airport suspended. Throughout the week, multiple ceasefire declarations and humanitarian corridors were announced by the Syrian government, though some initial efforts were met with resistance or collapse as Kurdish forces initially rejected calls for evacuation. However, an eventual understanding facilitated the peaceful transfer of the remaining fighters. State news agencies like SANA also corroborated the departure of the last SDF members. The United Nations had urged immediate de-escalation and a return to political talks amid the escalating hostilities and civilian suffering.