Pro-Regime Forces and Kurdish Forces Clash for a Second Day in Qamishli

Heavy clashes between pro-regime troops and Kurdish forces continued for a second day in Qamishli on Friday, April 22, one day after six civilians, including a child and a woman, were killed during intense fighting in the city, according to reports. The clashes escalated Friday morning in different areas in the city, a day after over 40 pro-regime fighters surrendered to Kurdish troops.

A ceasefire between the forces was announced on Friday afternoon, with Kurdish Asayish forces saying the truce was holding on Saturday, according to Reuters. Credit: YouTube/Mutlu Civiroglu