Bloc calls for ceasefire implementation, civilian protection, and renewed political talks amid rising humanitarian concerns.<\/p>\n
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) \u2014<\/strong> The European Union on Saturday called on the Syrian government and Kurdish authorities to urgently return to political dialogue following deadly clashes in the northern city of Aleppo, warning that continued violence risks further destabilizing the area and worsening the humanitarian situation.<\/p>\n In a statement, an EU spokesperson urged an immediate end to hostilities in and around Aleppo, stressing the need to protect civilians and ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n \u201cThe European Union calls for an end to the hostilities in and around Aleppo, stressing the importance of protecting civilians at all times and easing access for humanitarian aid,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n The bloc also pressed all sides to adhere to a ceasefire announced earlier on Saturday and to re-engage in talks aimed at a political resolution. \u201cWe urge all parties to implement the ceasefire announced today and to return urgently to a political dialogue for a political solution,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n The EU\u2019s appeal comes after several days of intense fighting in Aleppo\u2019s Kurdish-majority neighborhoods, particularly Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh, where clashes erupted between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led local security elements.<\/p>\n The confrontations marked one of the most serious escalations in the city in recent months, triggering widespread displacement and raising alarm over civilian safety.<\/p>\n