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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. Destroying the headstones with fighters names and now digging up their bodies. These martyrs are both those that fell during the liberation of Raqqa and martyrs originally from Raqqa who fell else where. They are trying to destroy the memory of those fighters, especially trying to destroy the memory of fighters from Raqqa who liberated their own lands. This memory is powerful, because it reminds everyone that fascism was once defeated in this land and it can be defeated again.
But the fact that they are digging up bodies shows that even death cannot kill the memory. Death cannot kill a martyr because through the struggle, we continue their thoughts, ideas, aims, and desire for freedom and through this they become immortal.
Yesterday we received the news that YPJ fighter Mizgîn Jiyan has been martyred in Kobani. With deep respect, we remember the fighter who fell for the liberation of women.
She was a pioneer for many women, not only in armed struggle but also in her values and philosophy of freedom. Her mind and intuition were devoted to the search for a free life, which she deeply connected to the culture and ethics of the land. The YPJ proclaimed: “From Sinjar to Kobani, Comrade Mizgin became a symbol of national unity and the determination of revolutionary women who forged light against the darkness of the century.” In 2014, she fought in Sinjar against ISIS, who was committing a genocide against the Yazidi women. After the defeat of ISIS, she continued fighting on the front lines in Rojava. With the determination to fight against misogynistic and life-denying gangs, Comrade Mizgin went to the city of resistance, Kobani. Kobani is not just a city; it has become a symbol of victory over occupation and the fire of the women’s revolution.
This brings us to an update on the current situation in Kobani. Kobani is a city where a special war is being waged against its people. When weapons were not able to break through, hunger and human suffering are used tactics.
Kobani has been under siege for three weeks. Aid corridors to Kobani are being demanded from the Autonomous Administration. Kobani consists of 360 villages within five municipalities and two districts. Since the attacks began, tens of thousands of people have fled from rural areas to the city centre, as have displaced persons from Raqqa, Tabqa and other areas under threat.
There is no way to provide for these many people. Many families are currently finding temporary shelter in empty schools, unused shops, or in makeshift accommodations in vehicles. There is a shortage of shelter, heating fuel, and food. Schools are closed due to the need to house displaced people. The power supply was deliberately cut on January 18: from the Tişrîn Dam to Kobane. It was severed by forces from the Transitional Government. This also means the water supply has failed. Of 15 pumping stations, only one is still functioning. Diesel and oil are in short supply everywhere – for heating, for the bakery to bake bread, and even the hospitals can only maintain operations for another 10 days with their reserves. Hospitals are generally overcrowded, but the worst part is that medications for respiratory illnesses, aesthetics, medications for diabetes and high blood pressure, and oxygen have completely run out.
WDR 9th February 2026- 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. Destroying the headstones with fighters names and now digging up their bodies. These martyrs are both those that fell during the liberation of Raqqa and martyrs originally from Raqqa who fell else where. They are trying to destroy the memory of those fighters, especially trying to destroy the memory of fighters from Raqqa who liberated their own lands. This memory is powerful, because it reminds everyone that fascism was once defeated in this land and it can be defeated again.
But the fact that they are digging up bodies shows that even death cannot kill the memory. Death cannot kill a martyr because through the struggle, we continue their thoughts, ideas, aims, and desire for freedom and through this they become immortal.
Yesterday we received the news that YPJ fighter Mizgîn Jiyan has been martyred in Kobani. With deep respect, we remember the fighter who fell for the liberation of women.
She was a pioneer for many women, not only in armed struggle but also in her values and philosophy of freedom. Her mind and intuition were devoted to the search for a free life, which she deeply connected to the culture and ethics of the land. The YPJ proclaimed: “From Sinjar to Kobani, Comrade Mizgin became a symbol of national unity and the determination of revolutionary women who forged light against the darkness of the century.” In 2014, she fought in Sinjar against ISIS, who was committing a genocide against the Yazidi women. After the defeat of ISIS, she continued fighting on the front lines in Rojava. With the determination to fight against misogynistic and life-denying gangs, Comrade Mizgin went to the city of resistance, Kobani. Kobani is not just a city; it has become a symbol of victory over occupation and the fire of the women’s revolution.
This brings us to an update on the current situation in Kobani. Kobani is a city where a special war is being waged against its people. When weapons were not able to break through, hunger and human suffering are used tactics.
Kobani has been under siege for three weeks. Aid corridors to Kobani are being demanded from the Autonomous Administration. Kobani consists of 360 villages within five municipalities and two districts. Since the attacks began, tens of thousands of people have fled from rural areas to the city centre, as have displaced persons from Raqqa, Tabqa and other areas under threat.
There is no way to provide for these many people. Many families are currently finding temporary shelter in empty schools, unused shops, or in makeshift accommodations in vehicles. There is a shortage of shelter, heating fuel, and food. Schools are closed due to the need to house displaced people. The power supply was deliberately cut on January 18: from the Tişrîn Dam to Kobani. It was severed by forces from the Transitional Government. This also means the water supply has failed. Of 15 pumping stations, only one is still functioning. Diesel and oil are in short supply everywhere – for heating, for the bakery to bake bread, and even the hospitals can only maintain operations for another 10 days with their reserves. Hospitals are generally overcrowded, but the worst part is that medications for respiratory illnesses, aesthetics, medications for diabetes and high blood pressure, and oxygen have completely run out.
There is further resistance against the human rights violations of HTS. The village of Xirab Eşkê was attacked by Syrian regime militias. Five people died, including two children. A student at the university in Kobani lost part of her legs. Today, the students are taking to the streets. The students said about Fatima: “She represents a shattered life, a shattered dream. What happened to her is not just an individual trauma, but a collective moral pain. What happened to her affects us all.” With loud voices, they demand: “Those responsible must be named and held accountable. The massacres being carried out against our children and students before everyone’s eyes leave deep psychological scars. The world must finally take notice.”
On February 12th, the European Parliament will discuss and adopt resolutions on the situation in northeastern Syria, the violence against civilians, and the necessity of maintaining a lasting ceasefire. Women’s rights must be mentioned and discussed in these talks. As always we must keep international pressure high to ensure that every time Rojava is talked about the achievements of the women’s revolution cannot be left out.
Finally, we have another announcement:
On February 14th, 2026, a demonstration for peace for Rojava and the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan will take place in Strasbourg. Women defend Rojava local groups will be attending to make Abdullah Ocalan’s pivotal roll in making the Kurdish Women’s movement vanguard for women’s liberation in the world. Therefore, we will demand the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan and his unrestricted participation in the peace process in Turkey, for Rojava, all of Kurdistan, and the entire Middle East.
And with that we wish you greetings in solidarity from Rojava
