Aleppo

American

[uh-lep-oh] / əˈlɛp oʊ /

noun

a city in NW Syria.

Aleppo British

/ əˈlɛpəʊ /

noun

French name: Alep. Arabic name: Haleb. an ancient city in NW Syria: industrial and commercial centre; scene of heavy fighting in 2012 between the rebel Free Syrian Army and government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.. Pop: 2 505 000 (2005 est)

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The conflict began in early January with deadly clashes between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led fighters in the northern city of Aleppo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The Syrian army is moving into areas east of Aleppo city, after Kurdish forces started a withdrawal.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Syria's army said it took control of the town of Deir Hafer outside Aleppo city on Saturday, a day after Kurdish forces agreed to withdraw from the area following recent clashes.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

Sharaa's army said on Friday it was fighting Kurdish forces in the north after having driven them out of Aleppo city last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

As I sprint faster, the layers I’ve built to protect myself since I crossed the border flake off, like scorched leaves on the trees along Kobani’s Aleppo Way.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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