Photos show the aftermath of clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters

ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Displaced Syrians returned to the city of Aleppo after clashes between government forces and the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces earlier this month forced them to move to neighboring towns.

On Saturday, Syrian government troops moved into two northern towns after Kurdish-led forces pulled back in an effort to avoid further clashes.

On Sunday, the Syrian government announced a ceasefire with the SDF.

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