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Dear friends,
We are reporting from Rojava, the heart of the women’s revolution, where lives are being defended at this very moment. Integration in Kobane is progressing.
We are starting our daily update again from Kobane.
The city is still under siege, and concrete steps to lift the siege are still lacking. As part of the integration process, the security leadership of the Aleppo Governorate, that is, structures of the Syrian Transitional Government, has now formally taken over and moved into the building of the Internal Security Service in Kobane. At a meeting with department heads of the Asayish, the local security forces of the Autonomous Administration, cooperation was discussed. Shared checkpoints have also been established south of Kobane, which are being jointly manned by the Syrian Transitional Government and the Asayish. Despite these steps, it remains unclear when the siege of Kobane will end.
Despite the difficult living conditions, hundreds of Kobani residents gathered today in Free Women’s Square to reaffirm their support for Abdullah Öcalan’s call for peace and a democratic society. Speeches were given, slogans were chanted, flags were waved, and people danced together.
Protests in Suweida
Druze also took to the streets in Suweida to demonstrate for a dignified life in peace. Key demands include the release of prisoners, the right to self-determination, and the establishment of a safe corridor to guarantee supplies and mobility. In recent weeks, the Syrian government has repeatedly blocked roads and besieged Suweida, leading to supply shortages. War in the Middle East A residential building in Suweida was also bombed. Five civilians were killed.
ANHA suggests the attack may be connected to the attacks between Iran, the US, and Israel. For since last night, this war, which has been meticulously prepared over the past few years, has begun. Under the names “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Lion’s Roar,” the US and Israel have launched their war against Iran, bombing at least 14 targets in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan. The stated goal is the destruction of particularly powerful bombs possessed by the Iranian army.
However, it is clear that this is a crucial step in the US’s grand plan to reshape the Middle East, with the aim of securing Israel’s position as the dominant power in the Middle East and the US’s position as a global hegemonic power, as well as bringing resources under its control. It is already clear, however, that the attacks are not solely targeting military objectives. Among other things, 40 people, including children, were killed in the bombing of a girls’ primary school in southern Iran. Iran responded with airstrikes on Israel and several US bases across the Middle East, including one very close to the airport in Hewler/Erbil (Southern Kurdistan/Northern Iraq).
Violence in Syria The situation in Syria remains tense. It is clear that the war has led to an increase in societal violence.
In Deir ez-Zor, a region that was self-governing just a few weeks ago, a violent escalation resulted in the deaths of three people. Yesterday, there was also an attack on security personnel of the transitional government in Damascus.
In Homs, the bodies of two murdered women were found in a residential building. These incidents are occurring amid an increase in violence, which is linked to the proliferation of weapons, the prevailing security chaos, and, quite clearly, the spread of violent ideologies. Even though there are no official figures, we must assume that domestic violence against women and children, as well as femicides, are also on the rise during this period.
Resistance in Syria The Syrian Union Party (PYD) emphasized the importance of Kurdish society’s participation in drafting the new Syrian constitution at rallies in Heseke and Dirbesiye today. Through “democratic resistance,” they aim to work towards building a democratic state that guarantees the rights of all segments of the population, the role of women and youth, autonomous administration, and the return of displaced persons. Hedla Abdul Wahab from Til Temir added another layer of urgency. In an interview today, she stated: “If the Syrian constitution does not recognize the Family Law and the Mala Jin, women are ready to launch another revolution in 2026.”
With this defiant declaration of resistance, we conclude our message today and send you greetings from Rojava.
