The ongoing conflict in Syria has resulted in the displacement of 1.1 million people since Syrian rebels launched an offensive against former president Bashar al-Assad. Various factions continue to clash, with tensions particularly high in the towns of Manbij and Deir Ezzour. Kurdish and Arab forces, supported by the US, are advancing in some areas, leading to clashes with Turkish-backed rebel groups. The Kurdish-backed administrations in northern Syria have declared unity by flying the opposition flag. Despite a ceasefire agreement in Manbij, fighting persists, with reports of ongoing clashes. Islamist factions control much of Syria, but clashes with Kurdish-led forces have been limited. Turkey has also launched attacks on Kurdish troops, heightening fears of a resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) group. The US has maintained a presence in eastern Syria to support the Kurds and prevent IS from regaining strength. Amid the chaos, human rights groups have raised concerns about the plight of civilians, including overcrowded camps, compromised infrastructure, and widespread ill-treatment by armed groups. The interim Syrian government has pledged to establish the rule of law and hold those responsible for crimes against the Syrian people accountable. The situation in Syria remains complex and volatile, with numerous factions vying for control amid the ongoing conflict.
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UN reports 1.1 million people displaced in Syria due to rebel offensive with ongoing factional fighting
