‘They left overnight’: Along the Euphrates, SDF withdrawal marks a turning point

By Anagha Subhash Nair|2026-01-22T19:03:55+01:00January 22, 2026|

The SDF’s sudden withdrawal has ushered in a new reality for Syrians in Deir e-Zor and Raqqa, where many are optimistic despite uncertainty about the days ahead.