SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi stated that efforts are ongoing to calm the situation through the mediation of several international actors.

Abdi emphasized that, despite continuous attempts to halt the fighting and de-escalate tensions, attacks are still ongoing.

Mazloum Abdi: We are making efforts to stop the war. We call on our people to stand by their fighters.

He stressed that initiatives aimed at achieving peace and a ceasefire, with the support of international parties, remain active, and urged the public to rally courageously around their children and fighters, and to remain steadfast in their faith.

URGENT!

NO CEASEFIRE ON THE GROUND!

HTS, affiliated with the Damascus government, and SNA/ISIS, affiliated with the Turkish state, continue their attacks in Raqqa. Intense clashes are taking place around the hospital.

🚨URGENT

The city of Raqqa is now witnessing the largest mass*cres against Kurdish civilians, including extrajudicial killings and slaughter based on identity at checkpoints, with the confirmed beheading of two women at Al-Naeem roundabout.
Also clashes continue!

SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi in a video message on Ronahi TV said the plan was prepared by many actors to "attack us and that the fight was forced upon us. However, in order to avoid bloodshed and protect civilian lives, it was decided to withdraw from Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor."

He stressed that they will protect the achievements of their people and "safeguard the special status of their region, that they have their forces and will continue their efforts, and that the struggle will go on with confidence in success."

He added that they will continue their struggle to "protect the achievements of the revolution and the special status of their regions by all available means." Further details will be shared with the public after tomorrow’s discussions in Damascus.

STG media is currently doing everything they can to incite Syria further against the Kurds.
They are using pictures from yesterday and this morning, some even showing dead Kurds, to claim that the SDF has massacred Arabs in Hassakeh.

The STG does not get to declare their fighters to be tribal-STG insurgents only for them to turn around and suddenly claim that everyone is actually a civilian.

Syrian Government Forces continue to detain, humiliate and torture the residents of Raqqah.

Syrian Government Forces captured 2 female Kurdish soldiers today.

Their faces speak a million words.

🚨URGENT
Operation to save ISIS!

HTS/SNA/ISIS are trying to save ISIS members in prisons under SDF control. They are attacking El Aktan prison where ISIS members are kept in Raqqa with drones and heavy weapons. SDF and YPJ forces respond to attacks.

🚨URGENT

Currently, HTS/SNA/ISIS gangs affiliated with the Damascus government and the Turkish state violated the ceasefire and launched a two-pronged attack on the town of Ain Issa.
Intense clashes broke out in the region!

Major prison revolt at Al Hol camp - the ISIS families are currently trying to escape.

🚨URGENT

Currently, HTS/SNA/ISIS are attacking heavily to save 5 thousand ISIS members in Al-Aqtan prison. SDF and YPJ forces respond to attacks.

Serious Escalation Despite the Ceasefire in Ain Issa, Al-Shaddadi, and Raqqa
Despite the declared ceasefire agreement and the official statements issued in this regard, factions affiliated with the Damascus government continue their attacks on our forces in Ain Issa, Al-Shaddadi, and Raqqa.
At this time, violent clashes are taking place between our forces and those factions in the vicinity of Al-Aqtan Prison in Raqqa, which houses detainees of the ISIS terrorist organization, representing an extremely dangerous development.
We affirm to public opinion that the level of threat is escalating significantly, amid attempts by these factions to reach the prison and seize control of it. Such actions could lead to serious security repercussions that threaten stability and open the door to a return of chaos and terrorism.
Accordingly, we present these facts to the public and hold the attacking parties fully responsible for any catastrophic consequences that may result from the continuation of these attacks.
Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces
19 January 2026

🚨🚨URGENT

Kobane, where ISIS was defeated, is being attacked!

There is a risk of mass massacres in Kobani
Attacks on Kobani are increasing
Kobani is under heavy siege
Gangs affiliated with the Ankara and Damascus governments are trying to avenge ISIS by killing civilians!

Following the STG attack on the Al Aqtan prison - the STG launched an offensive to seize the Shaddadi prison south of Hassakeh.
Similar to Al Aqtan, the prison holds thousand of high value ISIS prisoners.

SDF Statement:
„Update - The walls of Al-Shaddadi prison, south of Al-Hasakah, which houses thousands of ISIS members, are witnessing an attack carried out by armed groups, amid violent clashes with our forces tasked with protecting the prison in light of a very dangerous security situation.

Syrian Democratic Forces Media Center“