Updates for NE Syria: SDF in offensive
📌Frontline situation: Throughout yesterday and today attacks on Tishrin Dam continued, however were thwarted by SDF forces. Drone attacks on the Kobane countryside yesterday martyred a women and her child. SDF just now announced that the forces of Manbij Military Council have started an operation in Manbij countryside and have already liberated some villages – meaning that SDF forces are currently in the offensive.
📌A meeting yesterday between Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan and al-Jolani in Damascus took place. The statements afterwards showed that the sole purpose of the meting was to bring HTS in line with Turkish hostility towards the AANES.
📌A drive-by shooting by ISIS yesterday martyred 2 Asayish forces.
📌Among the people, commemorations for the many martyrs continue to take place and today thousands of women in Qamishlo protested in support of YPJ and the women's struggle.
📌Frontline situation: Throughout yesterday and today attacks on Tishrin Dam continued, however were thwarted by SDF forces. Drone attacks on the Kobane countryside yesterday martyred a women and her child. SDF just now announced that the forces of Manbij Military Council have started an operation in Manbij countryside and have already liberated some villages – meaning that SDF forces are currently in the offensive.
📌A meeting yesterday between Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan and al-Jolani in Damascus took place. The statements afterwards showed that the sole purpose of the meting was to bring HTS in line with Turkish hostility towards the AANES.
📌A drive-by shooting by ISIS yesterday martyred 2 Asayish forces.
📌Among the people, commemorations for the many martyrs continue to take place and today thousands of women in Qamishlo protested in support of YPJ and the women's struggle.
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Updates: NE Syria since 23.12.
Frontline:
📌 Since 23.12. SDF has retaken some villages in the West of the Euphrates, south-east and east of Manbij. Since then heavy clashes have continued in the Manbij countryside, Tishrin Dam and Qereqazaq Bridge. So far SDF did not withdraw from its newly reached sites. SDF reported overall that 23 militia fighters were eliminated and many of their armored vehicles destroyed.
📌 Information warfare: yesterday Erdogan publicly stated that if YPG wouldn’t lay down its weapon their will “be buried” in Syria. Today, Turkish media also claimed that their proxy militia had taken Tishrin Dam. This, however, was refuted by several videos published by SDF and media outlets.
📌As part of their ongoing operation against ISIS, Asayish forces have yesterday and today arrested 4 ISIS members and sized a stash of weapons.
Frontline:
📌 Since 23.12. SDF has retaken some villages in the West of the Euphrates, south-east and east of Manbij. Since then heavy clashes have continued in the Manbij countryside, Tishrin Dam and Qereqazaq Bridge. So far SDF did not withdraw from its newly reached sites. SDF reported overall that 23 militia fighters were eliminated and many of their armored vehicles destroyed.
📌 Information warfare: yesterday Erdogan publicly stated that if YPG wouldn’t lay down its weapon their will “be buried” in Syria. Today, Turkish media also claimed that their proxy militia had taken Tishrin Dam. This, however, was refuted by several videos published by SDF and media outlets.
📌As part of their ongoing operation against ISIS, Asayish forces have yesterday and today arrested 4 ISIS members and sized a stash of weapons.
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📌After the reports of attacks on religious symbols and Alawites in western Syria, the autonomous administration today called to for protecting diversity and indigenous wealth and heritage of the Syrian people.
📌 Many more people in different places have been joining the call for the general mobilisation. Also people in Turkey have been holding vigils on the border to AANES facing the city of Qamishlo and Kobanê for continuous 14 and 4 days now.
📌 Many more people in different places have been joining the call for the general mobilisation. Also people in Turkey have been holding vigils on the border to AANES facing the city of Qamishlo and Kobanê for continuous 14 and 4 days now.
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YPJ announced that our beautiful friend and #YPJ commander Ronahî Yekta joined the ranks of martyrs.🌹
As our martyrs light our way, we will follow her path of a struggle for women's liberation. She is an example of a pioneering women defending our revolution and our people, giving us courage and hope!
#MartyrsNeverDie
As our martyrs light our way, we will follow her path of a struggle for women's liberation. She is an example of a pioneering women defending our revolution and our people, giving us courage and hope!
#MartyrsNeverDie
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In 2007 Abdullah Öcalan published in Turkish the 5th part of his defense writings. Among others, he offers a deep and elaborate analysis of the political crises and ongoing wars in the Middle East.
In time of the recent escalation of conflicts in the region, an excerpt of his writings has now been published in English: "We cannot talk enough about the imposition of the nation state, which is carving up Middle Eastern culture as if with a knife. For the most incurable of the traumas suffered was triggered by this knife. (…) The wound continues to bleed. Let’s look at the everyday conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India, the slaughter in Kashmir, in the Uighur region of China, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the bloody struggle of Chechens and others in Russia, the fighting in Israel/Palestine, Lebanon and all Arab countries, the conflicts of Kurds with Turks,...".
Read the full analysis: https://democraticmodernity.com/abdullah-ocalan-about-the-dissolution-of-the-nation-states-in-the-middle-east/
In time of the recent escalation of conflicts in the region, an excerpt of his writings has now been published in English: "We cannot talk enough about the imposition of the nation state, which is carving up Middle Eastern culture as if with a knife. For the most incurable of the traumas suffered was triggered by this knife. (…) The wound continues to bleed. Let’s look at the everyday conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India, the slaughter in Kashmir, in the Uighur region of China, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the bloody struggle of Chechens and others in Russia, the fighting in Israel/Palestine, Lebanon and all Arab countries, the conflicts of Kurds with Turks,...".
Read the full analysis: https://democraticmodernity.com/abdullah-ocalan-about-the-dissolution-of-the-nation-states-in-the-middle-east/
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Respect to SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami, who made a statement today from Tishrin Dam. Shami speaks refutes the claims by Turkey that the dam was under militia control, explains the role of fake news and speaks about the importance of the battle there:
"Today is a day of dignity, a day of honour. Because this is not war against a dam, or against a village, this is a war against everything".
"Today is a day of dignity, a day of honour. Because this is not war against a dam, or against a village, this is a war against everything".
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Updates of NE Syria since 26/12/2024
Frontline:
📌Heavy battles continue in the Manbij canton. Since 23.12 SDF started an offensive against the Turkish militias west of Euphrates, regaining some areas on two axis. Especially the use of drones has played a major role in defeating the militias. Ever since, fighting has been heavy. SDF has reported heavy losses on the side of the militia.
📌Another car bomb exploded last night in Manbij. SDF forces states that they condemn such acts and refute that their forces are engaged in such actions.
📌 Turkey has continued to bomb Kobane and Ayn Issa countryside, also leading to civilians being injured.
📌 The video explains what the current battle - preventing the occupation of Tishrin Dam and Qereqazaq Bridge - means to the region.
Frontline:
📌Heavy battles continue in the Manbij canton. Since 23.12 SDF started an offensive against the Turkish militias west of Euphrates, regaining some areas on two axis. Especially the use of drones has played a major role in defeating the militias. Ever since, fighting has been heavy. SDF has reported heavy losses on the side of the militia.
📌Another car bomb exploded last night in Manbij. SDF forces states that they condemn such acts and refute that their forces are engaged in such actions.
📌 Turkey has continued to bomb Kobane and Ayn Issa countryside, also leading to civilians being injured.
📌 The video explains what the current battle - preventing the occupation of Tishrin Dam and Qereqazaq Bridge - means to the region.
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Statement of yesterday's visit of Abdullah Öcalan by DEM party officials:
"On 28 December 2024, we held a comprehensive meeting with Mr. Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı. His health is good, and his morale is high. His assessments aimed at finding a permanent solution to the Kurdish issue were of profound importance.
During the meeting, which included an assessment of recent developments in the Middle East and Turkey, Mr. Öcalan presented positive solution proposals to counter the dark future scenarios being imposed.
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"On 28 December 2024, we held a comprehensive meeting with Mr. Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı. His health is good, and his morale is high. His assessments aimed at finding a permanent solution to the Kurdish issue were of profound importance.
During the meeting, which included an assessment of recent developments in the Middle East and Turkey, Mr. Öcalan presented positive solution proposals to counter the dark future scenarios being imposed.
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The general framework of his thoughts and approach can be summarized as follows:
📌Strengthening the Turkish-Kurdish brotherhood once again is not only a historic responsibility but also a matter of critical urgency and significance for all peoples.
📌For the process to succeed, it is essential that all political groups in Turkey take initiative without getting caught up in narrow, short-term interests, act constructively, and contribute positively. One of the key platforms for these contributions will undoubtedly be the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).
📌The events in Gaza and Syria have shown that the resolution of this issue, which external interventions attempt to turn into a chronic problem, can no longer be delayed. The contributions and proposals of the opposition are also crucial for achieving a solution proportional to the seriousness of this issue.
📌 I possess the necessary competence and determination to provide the required positive contribution to the new paradigm supported by Mr. Bahçeli and Mr. Erdoğan.
📌 The delegation will share my perspective with both the state and political circles. In this context, I am ready to take the necessary positive steps and issue a call.
📌All these efforts will elevate the country to the level it deserves and will also serve as a valuable guide for democratic transformation.
📌This is a time for peace, democracy, and brotherhood for Turkey and the region.
📌Strengthening the Turkish-Kurdish brotherhood once again is not only a historic responsibility but also a matter of critical urgency and significance for all peoples.
📌For the process to succeed, it is essential that all political groups in Turkey take initiative without getting caught up in narrow, short-term interests, act constructively, and contribute positively. One of the key platforms for these contributions will undoubtedly be the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).
📌The events in Gaza and Syria have shown that the resolution of this issue, which external interventions attempt to turn into a chronic problem, can no longer be delayed. The contributions and proposals of the opposition are also crucial for achieving a solution proportional to the seriousness of this issue.
📌 I possess the necessary competence and determination to provide the required positive contribution to the new paradigm supported by Mr. Bahçeli and Mr. Erdoğan.
📌 The delegation will share my perspective with both the state and political circles. In this context, I am ready to take the necessary positive steps and issue a call.
📌All these efforts will elevate the country to the level it deserves and will also serve as a valuable guide for democratic transformation.
📌This is a time for peace, democracy, and brotherhood for Turkey and the region.
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People protecting Tishrin Dam
The Turkish state has continued its heavy attacks on Tishrin Dam, which has resulted in water and power shortage for around 1m people in the past weeks.
As the bombing continues and the risk of more severe destruction or even breaking of the dam are rising, today thousands of people from all over NE Syria have gathered and together plan to drive in a convoy to Tishrin Dam. In the wake of the protest, Turkish drones targeted a civilian car this morning and militias have been shelling civilian cars near Tishrin Dam.
The Turkish state has continued its heavy attacks on Tishrin Dam, which has resulted in water and power shortage for around 1m people in the past weeks.
As the bombing continues and the risk of more severe destruction or even breaking of the dam are rising, today thousands of people from all over NE Syria have gathered and together plan to drive in a convoy to Tishrin Dam. In the wake of the protest, Turkish drones targeted a civilian car this morning and militias have been shelling civilian cars near Tishrin Dam.
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NEWS
Turkey has targeted the protest of civilians, who marched to Tishrin Dam to demand an end to the attacks as it is a vital infrastructure of electricity and water and further risks to break if attacks continues. The dam has been out of order for some weeks now.
Turkey has targeted the protest of civilians, who marched to Tishrin Dam to demand an end to the attacks as it is a vital infrastructure of electricity and water and further risks to break if attacks continues. The dam has been out of order for some weeks now.
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