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Behind the Bastards

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Conflict in Aleppo: The Kurdish Struggle

This chapter explores the escalating conflict in Aleppo, focusing on Haya al-Tabtigri Roshan's takeover in response to violations of a deconfliction agreement. It examines the impact of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army's counteractions against Kurdish forces, leading to significant displacement and violence in neighborhoods like Ashrafiya and Sheikh Maksud. The narrative highlights the historical complexities and ongoing struggles for Kurdish autonomy amid shifting alliances and external interests in the Syrian civil war.

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