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Dear comrades, friends, and sisters,
Today is March 1st, and this is our daily update from Rojava, from the heart of the women’s revolution, where life is defended on every day.
Iran:
We can begin today with the general situation in the Middle East, which continues to escalate. The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues on it’s second day. Yesterday, February 28th, US and Israeli forces struck several civilian and military targets on Iranian soil, opening a new and dangerous phase in the conflict. Tehran responded by launching missiles and drones against US military bases in the region—from the Gulf monarchies to Iraq—and against Israeli cities.
Official sources also confirmed the death of the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in the attacks.
In South Kurdistan, the international airport, a military base, and the US consulate in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, were hit. As we said yesterday, this is a war that continues the hegemonic powers’ efforts to reshape the Middle East according to their interests, ignoring the lives of civilians and military personnel alike. It is a consistent continuation of the chain of military intervetions since the 90s, that the Kurdish Movement is calling the Third World War. It is important to be able to interpret each new event within the larger framework and never lose sight of the people’s stance and resistance.
Northeast Syria:
At the local level, despite some initial steps in the areas of administration and security, numerous points of the negotiations remain unresolved.
The siege of Kobani continues, and Turkish-backed factions have not withdrawn from the surrounding rural areas. There are still developments to be made regarding the integration of military forces into official structures, as well as coordination between civilian institutions, with the exception of the health sector.
Meanwhile, in Qamishlo, the families of the detainees have issued a public appeal calling for the immediate release of their loved ones. They have called on the Kurdish people, in all four parts of Kurdistan and in the diaspora, to mobilize and make their voices heard.
Mothers, fathers, children, and companions of the prisoners live in profound anguish, suspended in waiting for a concrete gesture. The families appeal to the conscience of humanity and to all forces defending freedom to support their demand for justice.
March 8:
We want to have another look on Kobani, because the reality of the siege is not the only one people in the city are experiencing. In fact, resistance continues, and women in particular continue to bring dignity and the values of life to the forefront.
With a statement read in Free Women’s Square the Kongra Star women’s movement announced a number of activities planned for International Women’s Day, March 8, in Kobani.
Today was the first day: initiatives such as decorations around the city, a demonstration in support of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), seminars, meetings, games, and opportunities to collectively plant trees have been announced to reach March 8 with a new rally every day.
The final appeal invites all women to actively participate, reaffirming their commitment to a free, democratic, and egalitarian Syria.
Let’s think carefully: under siege for 38 days, women are nevertheless organizing their lives, including moments of joy and collective strength. This land, where existence and resistance are inextricably linked, is brought to life and protected by women who know, deep down, why a day like March 8th is still necessary.
Born from the struggles of working women in the early decades of the twentieth century, March 8th became a powerful demonstration “for bread and peace” in Russia in 1917. Even before the October Revolution, women took to the streets united, ushering in the revolutionary era, ready to fight for what makes life worthwhile: having bread and living in peace.
With the hope of learning from history and building our strength together in the struggle,
we send you revolutionary greetings from Rojava.
March 1, 2026
