Key Facts
• On January 10, 2026, U.S. Syria Envoy Barrack met with Interim President Sharaa and Foreign Minister Sheybani in Damascus.
• Discussions focused on clashes in northern Aleppo between interim government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
• Barrack urged restraint from hostile actions and called for dialogue.
• He expressed deep concern over the clashes on X (formerly Twitter).
• Barrack warned that the conflict risks undoing progress made since the Assad regime’s collapse in December 2024.
• He highlighted the danger of external interference harmful to all parties.
• The interim government and SDF agreed in March 2025 to integrate forces but sporadic clashes continue.
• Over 140,000 people have been displaced in northern Aleppo due to the conflict.
Summary
The United States, through its Syria envoy Barrack, has called for restraint amid ongoing clashes in northern Aleppo between the interim government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Meeting with Syria’s Interim President Sharaa and Foreign Minister Sheybani in Damascus on January 10, 2026, Barrack emphasized the need to avoid hostile actions and pursue dialogue. He expressed deep concern that these conflicts threaten to reverse the progress achieved since the Assad regime’s fall in December 2024 and warned against external interference that could harm all involved parties. Despite a March 2025 agreement to integrate forces, sporadic fighting persists, resulting in over 140,000 displaced persons in the region. The U.S. stance underscores the importance of stability and cooperation in Syria’s fragile post-conflict environment.
