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SFD fighters escort suspected ISIS militants in Hasaka, Syria, on January 26, 2022. Photo: Baderkhan Ahmad/AP

German diplomats warn of escalating tension in Syria amid SDF-SNA clashes

German diplomats on Sunday warned against the escalating tensions between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian National Army (SNA) militias, during phone calls with General Commander Mazloum Abdi, amid ongoing attacks that have disrupted Kurdish counterterrorism operations.

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The closed Christmas market where a car crashed into a crowd, killing two and injuring 68, in the German city of Magdeburg on December 21, 2024. Photo: Alla Shally/Rudaw

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US delegation in Damascus on December 20, 2024. Photo: US embassy in Syria

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EU leaders meeting in Brussels on December 19, 2024. Photo: handout

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US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller. File photo: Barzin Saadi/Rudaw

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Germany deports Kurdish family with health issues to Iraq

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Kurdistan’s flag flies in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years

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Christians in China share Christmas joy

A christmas tree decorated in Moscow. Photo: Rudaw

Moscow's Christmas markets see less crowds due to rising inflation

Cold weather shuts down schools in Beijing

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Kurdistan’s flag flies in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years

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A christmas tree decorated in Moscow. Photo: Rudaw

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