Curfew imposed in Kobani following Kurdish unrest in northern Syria
Syrian authorities announced a strict curfew in the city of Kobani (Ayn al-Arab) on the night of August 10, 2026, following violent protests by Kurdish groups. Demonstrators reportedly attacked several government-affiliated locations and burned national flags in response to ongoing political and security grievances. The Internal Security Department stated the curfew was necessary to preserve stability as unrest spread to multiple cities in the Hasakah and Aleppo regions.
Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Aleppo, Syria
Conflict: Syrian Conflict
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Jerusalem Post