Syria imposes curfew in Ain al-Arab after security operation in Aleppo

ALEPPO, Syria — Syria's Internal Security Command announced a curfew in Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobani, as part of a security operation in Aleppo province. The command said the measure is temporary and that the duration of the restrictions would be announced separately. In a statement, the command said the curfew was introduced to protect civilians and maintain public order. Residents were urged to comply with the new rules and cooperate with security forces. Ain al-Arab lies in northeastern Syria near the Turkish border, an area that has seen activity by various armed groups and recurring security incidents in recent years. The Internal Security Command did not provide further details about the operation or the timeline for lifting the curfew.