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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 21 MIN

What Aleppo’s fighting reveals about Syria’s fragile peace

from The Take · host Al Jazeera

A ceasefire in Aleppo has halted days of deadly fighting, after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. With civilians displaced and trust deeply shaken, questions are growing about whether Syria’s post-war transition can survive long term. In this episode:  Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Correspondent, Al Jazeera Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker,  David Enders and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Ney Alvarez.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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A ceasefire in Aleppo has halted days of deadly fighting, after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. With civilians displaced and trust deeply shaken, questions are growing about whether Syria’s post-war transition can survive long...

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