Dossier: The Hate Machine and Identity Genocide in Syria (2025 – 2026)

Since early 2025, as Ahmed al-Shara and his transitional authority tightened their grip on vital sectors in Syria, hate speech ceased to be mere “media noise” or “factional outbursts” and evolved into a systematic government administration. This administration relies on a strategy of “forced identity segregation,” where “Syrian” is redefined based on ideological loyalty, while historical components (Alawites, Druze, Kurds) are pushed to the margins of “illegitimacy.” Words have transformed …

Message from Rojava – 11.02.2026

Listen here to the daily update: Dear friends, sisters and comrades, Today is the 11th February and here is our daily update from Rojava, from the heart of the women’s revolution. where right now humanity and life are being defended. As in recent days, we are beginning our daily message in the besieged city of Kobani, which continues to be the epicenter of tension in Rojava. While the implementation of …

Message from Rojava – 10.02.2026

Listen here to the daily update: Dear friends, sisters and comrades: Today is the 10th February, and here is our daily update from Rojava, from the heart of the women’s revolution. Kobani is still under siege and entering into its 22 day. There are 200,000 forcibly displaced residents who are being accommodated at 70 different locations in Kobani. Living conditions are incredibly hard and resources are scares due to the …

Message from Rojava – 09.02.2026

Listen here to the daily update: Dear friends, comrades and sisters,  Today is the 9th February and we are writing to you with a daily update from Rojava, the heart of the women’s revolution.  In Raqqa, a city that was autonomously organised by the people of Raqqa since the liberation from ISIS in 2017 is back under Jihadist control. We are seeing now the forces destroying the martyrs grave yards. …

Message from Rojava – 08.02.2026

Listen here to the daily update: Dear friends, comrades and sisters Today is the 8th February and we are reaching out to you from Rojava, the heart of the women’s revolution, where live is being defended. We begin today’s update once again in the still-besieged city of Kobani. Concrete steps that were agreed upon in the ceacefire deal in order to lift the siege are still lacking. The population are …

Message from Rojava – 31.01.2026

Listen here to our daily update: Dear friends, comrades, and sisters, We send you another update from Rojava. Today is Saturday, January 31st. It’s a global day of action as part of the “Women Defend Rojava” campaign. Most of you were probably at demonstrations or events and actions today. We were also out on the streets with the women here in Rojava. In war, the situation often changes overnight. Nothing …

Message from Rojava – 07.02.2026

Listen here to our daily update: Dear friends, comrades and sisters, We are writing to you from Rojava, the heart of the women’s revolution, where humanity is being defended. Today is the 7th February and here is our daily update The situation here remains very serious. Talks are ongoing regarding the implementation of the ceasefire and integration agreement, which was concluded on January 30th between the structures of the Autonomous …

Message from Rojava – 06.02.2026

Listen here to our daily update: Dear, comrades, sisters, friends, Today is the 6th February and here is our daily update for Women Defend Rojava. Women in the city of Amude marched today to call for the freedom of Abdullah Ocalan. They emphasized that his freedom is an urgent necessity to prevent further violence and to establish peace. Photos of women waving flags with Abdullah Ocalan’s face on with a …