Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria

Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.

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The outbreak of clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has highlighted the political and security challenges the country continues to face more than a year after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.

The fighting in Aleppo, which has killed at least 22 people this week, brought to the forefront fundamental tensions between Damascus and the SDF – both of which are backed by the United States.