Syrian authorities have warned civilians to leave a contested area in Aleppo as clashes continue between government and Kurdish forces. On Thursday, the government opened a corridor for evacuation, giving residents until 1 p.m. local time to leave. The military plans to begin targeted operations against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. More than 46,000 people have been displaced, and casualties have been reported on both sides. The clashes come amid stalled political negotiations between the central state and the SDF. The United Nations has expressed concern and urged all parties to de-escalate and resume talks.
