SDF: Ceasefire extended for fifteen days
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that an agreement has been reached to extend the ceasefire for fifteen days, through international mediation.
Drone shot down in Çilaxa
Two drones attacked the village of Sefaya in Çilaxa, part of the Cizîr (Jazire) Canton.
HRANA: 5 thousand 137 people have lost their lives in Iran
HRANA, in its report on the ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran, noted that 5 thousand 137 people have lost their lives to date, including 54 children and 4 thousand 834 civilians.
Fighters from the front line: The land is our land
SDF and YPJ forces continue patrol activities on main roads and front lines in Hesekê. Fighters serving on the front said, “Resistance is life, heval; this is our land.”
Interview with Abdullah Öcalan: The United States’ role in Kurdistan is dual
In an interview conducted in the 1990s with an American journalist, Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan stated that they were prepared to halt the war on the condition that human rights and democracy were recognized, arguing that the role of the United States in Kurdistan was inherently dual.
ISIS activity along the Shengal border line
Stating that there is increased activity along the Shengal border line, Suham Shengalî, spokesperson of the Êzidî Women’s Freedom Movement (TAJÊ), said that contrary to official statements, the border is not being protected and that ISIS is being reactivated in Iraq. Warning the community, Shengalî stated, “The Êzidî society must remain vigilant.”
Four children froze to death in Kobanê
Kurdish Red Crescent (Heyva Sor a Kurd) Co-chair Hediye Abdullah announced that four children froze to death in Kobanê.
‘International organizations must take concrete legal steps’
Adile Salman, an executive member of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD), reacted to the silence of international organizations in the face of attacks on Rojava, stating: “Concrete legal action is required, not condemnation. Otherwise, human rights rhetoric will remain nothing more than a diplomatic mask.”
SDF: What happened south of Kobani is individual, unacceptable act
SDF announced that a fighter who recorded video footage of the bodies of HTS members killed in clashes has been dismissed and referred to a military court
HTS bombed Suwayda
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) targeted National Defence Forces positions in Suwayda with heavy artillery fire. The defence forces retaliated, inflicting heavy damage on HTS.
Author Karaağar: A 'Crusader Alliance' established in the Middle East against Kurds by Unionists
Author Nizam Karaağar stated that a “Crusader Alliance” has been formed against the Kurds in the Middle East through the hands of Unionists, emphasizing that no power can defeat the Kurds. He said, “Kurds are decision-makers in all four parts. We have the power to transform all systems.”
People take to the streets in Turkey and Bakûr for Rojava
Thousands took to the streets in Turkey and Bakûr (North Kurdistan) against HTS's attacks on Rojava. Statements emphasised that the struggle for Rojava would continue.
Patel: The fighters in Rojava saved not only Syria but the world
Kurdish Human Rights Action Group (KHRAG) Co-Chair Mahmoud Patel stated that international powers remained silent about the attacks for their own interests, noting that the resistance in Rojava saved not only Syria but the world.
SDF fighters withdrawn from al-Aqtan Prison welcomed in Kobanê
Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) who withdrew from al-Aqtan Prison in Raqqa were welcomed with enthusiasm upon their arrival in Kobanê.
‘Hope and Freedom’ rally postponed due to weather conditions
The “Hope and Freedom” rally has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Organizers stated that “our struggle against the attacks on Rojava and for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan will continue uninterrupted.”
Footage of HTS's crimes against civilians in Tabqa releases
A footage shared on social media shows Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) groups committing inhumane acts against civilians in Tabqa.
YPJ General Command calls on Kurds in Europe
Rohilat Efrin, a member of the Women's Defence Units (YPJ) General Command, called on Kurds in Europe, saying, “All Kurdish youth and women must speak with one voice. They must direct their will towards Rojava.”
MP for Austria’s Green Party: Europe silent on political interests, we must exert pressure
Addressing the silence of the international community, Berivan Aslan, a member of the Vienna Parliament for Austria’s Green Party (Die Grünen), said, “Because they define Syria as a ‘safe country,’ they do not want this narrative to be challenged. They remain silent because their political interests have changed.”
Intellectual Başkaya: Kobane must be defended strongly
Turkish writer and intellectual Fikret Başkaya said that the gains achieved in the Syrian town of Kobane must be protected, describing the area as both a model and a source of morale for the Kurdish people.
Journalists react to media coverage of Rojava
Turkish journalists Fatih Polat and Hakkı Özdal criticised the way sections of Turkey’s opposition media have covered attacks on Rojava, saying the reporting risks legitimising violence and alleged war crimes.
Call for 'Hope and Freedom' rally
Gülcan Kaçmaz Sayyiğit, co-spokesperson of the Democratic Unity Initiative, said the physical freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan is “vital,” calling on supporters of democracy, peace and freedom to attend a rally planned later this month.
Jülide Kural: Artists must not remain silent
Artist and peace activist Jülide Kural said that artists must not remain silent in the face of the ongoing attacks on Rojava, despite the continuation of the Peace and Democratic Society Process
Writer Ayşegül Devecioğlu: Turkey’s stance is destructive to hopes for coexistence
Writer Ayşegül Devecioğlu drew attention to what she described as Turkey’s provocative role in Rojava, saying, “This stance is extremely wrong in terms of regional and global war threats, and has been deeply destructive to our hopes for coexistence.”
SDF forces withdraw from al-Aqtan Prison
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced it had withdrawn its forces from al-Aqtan Prison.
