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https://www.europesays.com/iran/288729/ Iraq suspends flights to Iran, closes border crossings after Saudi drone attack #Baghdad #Basra #Iran #Iraq #Kurdish #Kurdistan #Maysan #Oil #SaudiArabia

Klingt sehr spannend 🤓 Buch von der Initiative Demokratischer Konförderalismus zum 2023 herausgebrachten Wimmelbild

Die unendliche Geschichte endlich als Buch - Kurdistan Report
https://kurdistan-report.de/die-unendliche-geschichte-endlich-als-buch/

#InitiativeDemokratischerKonförderalismus #DemokratischerKonförderalismus #kurdistan #Wimmelbild #geschichte #buch

An invisible part of the Kolbari flow is the families of Koolbaran, whose expectations and apprehension have become part of their lives. Dozens of brides become widows every year because of killings. Kurdistan, Iran, March 2023.
Photograph: Ebrahim Alipoor

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#Iran
#Kurdistan
#Kolbari
#women
#widows
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Horseshoe theory is bullshit. Liberalism is a disease. Liberal is, in fact, an insult used by fascists and leftists alike, for different reasons. Liberals and fascists are both morally corrupt and spiritually bankrupt. But these are just descriptors.

Fascists insult liberals for weakness, diversity, proceduralism, or insufficient ethnonational purity.

Leftists insult liberals for collaboration with domination while pretending neutrality.

Same word, different indictment. The key distinction is function.

A liberal government may speak of human rights while backing massacres. A fascist movement may discard the human-rights language and embrace domination more openly.

Different rhetoric, sometimes overlapping material outcomes.

I won't speak about theory in a vacuum, but let's talk about historical and material conditions and the imperial boomerang across settler-colonial states, imperial powers, and postcolonial formations shaped by empire. Let's start there.

– an Indonesian in Indonesia
(In case you think the political spectrum translates cleanly to every corner of the world while global power structures heavily rely on exploitative systems of racial and gender hierarchy and extraction, think again, and this is me being polite)

#politics #imperialism #westernimperialism #malesupremacy #authoritarianism #womensrights #muslimvoice #Indonesia #Palestine #Iran #Yemen #WestPapua #Cuba #TimorLeste #Sudan #Congo #Rwanda #SaudiArabia #UAE #Venezuela #Nigeria #Rohingya #Uyghur #China #DPRK #SouthKorea #Japan #ComfortWomen #Kurds #Kurdistan #Syria #Lebanon #Libya #Afghanistan #Iraq

Heyva Sor a Kurdistanê e.V. – Humanitäre Hilfe für Kurdistan

https://www.heyvasor.org/

> Seit 1993 helfen wir Menschen in Not in Kurdistan. Spenden Sie jetzt und retten Sie Leben.

#HumanitäreHilfe #Spenden #Kurdistan

CINEMA AZAD - tekoser: il partigiano orso

Venerdì 20 marzo, dalle 18:30, presso Ateneo libertario, Milano, viale Monza 255

CINEMA AZAD
tekoser. Il partigiano orso

VENERDì 20 MARZO 2026
Aperitivo dalle 18:30
proiezione ore 20:00

Aperitivo e proiezione in memoria di Lorenzo Orsetti, combattente antifascista

VIALE MONZA 255
(MM1 PRECOTTO) MILANO
🏴https://faimilano.vado.li
🚩https://puntello-ateneolibertario.vado.li
🏴‍☠️https://t.me/faimilano

#aperitivo #Rojava #orso #kurdistan #film #ateneolibertario

Yazids

Also spelled Yesidis.

They’re a Kurdish-speaking endogamous religious group indigenous to Kurdistan, a geographical region in Western Asia that includes parts of Iraq, Syria, Turkey, & Iran, with small numbers living in Armenia & Georgia (the country). Endogamy is the cultural practice of only marrying within a specific social group, religious denomination, caste, or ethnic group. The majority of the Yazidis remaining in the Middle East today live in Iraq, primarily in the governorates of Nineveh & Duhok.

Yazidism came about through a complex historical process involving a pre-Islamic Kurdish religious substratum & teachings of Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir. Generally, scholars regard Yazidism as an independent religious tradition with deep roots in ancient Iranian beliefs, shaped by later Sufi influences. Yazidism was adopted by many Kurdish tribes & Emirates. It reached as far west as Antioch & as far east as Sulaymaniyah. Sulaymaniyah/Slemani is a city in the East of the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Yezidi manuscripts (called misurs) were written in the 13th century. It contains lists of Kurdish tribes affiliated with Yezidi Pir saints. Only 2 of the 40 total manuscripts have been published so far. Namely, the Misur of Pir Sini Darani & the Misur of Pir Xetib Pisi. The list in the Misur of Pir Sini Darani includes several large tribes that have been largely or fully Islamized today.

From the 14th century on, Yazidis developed their own religious & political institutions in the areas where they lived. The Yezidi territories were divided into 7 administrative centers. Each has its own Sincaq (This is an administrative division of the Ottoman Empire). More commonly known as Tawis among the Yezids. Sincaqs are sacred bronze effigies bearing the image of a bird or peacock to symbolize Tawusi Melek. They serve as symbols of power for each administrative center.

Every 6 months, the Yezidi Quwals, who are trained reciters of Qewls & other forms of sacred oral Yezidi tradition, were sent out to other Yezidi-inhabited areas with military protection from the central administrative region of Shekhan & the spiritual center of Lalish.

This tradition serves to preserve the Yazidi faith & doctrine. The Qewals, supported by voluntary alms, led a Sincaq through Yazidi villages to maintain spiritual legitimacy & symbolize the authority of Lalish & the Mir.

During WWI, the Armenian genocide of 1915 caused a mass exodus of Yazidis from Van, Kars, & Bazid, Turkey. Together with many Armenians, they fled from the Ottoman Empire in masses to Transcaucasia (a.k.a. South Caucasus. This is located on the border of Eastern Europe & West Asia, which straddles the southern Caucasus Mountains.).

They followed their families/relatives who had already migrated to the territories of the Russian Empire after fleeing during the Russo-Turkish wars in 1828-1829 & 1877-1878. In May 1918, Ottomans crossed the Akhuryan River to invade the Armenian Republic. The Yezidi participation in the decisive Battle of Sardarabad is still commemorated by Armenians.

Yazidism is a monotheistic faith based on belief in 1 God, who created the world & entrusted it into the care of a Heptad of the 7 Holy Beings. Often known as angels or heft sirr (the 7 Mysteries). Preeminent among these is Tawusi Melek (also known as Melek Taus), the Peacock Angel. Traditionally, Yazidis who marry non-Yazidis are considered to have converted to the religion of their spouse.

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Preparacions 8M (Sants) Projecció documental i sopador

CSA Can Vies, dimecres, 4 de març, a les 19:00 CET

🕖 19 h
🎥 Projecció del documental Blooming in the Desert
Amb companyes del Moviment de Dones del Kurdistan
📣 També compartirem les convocatòries del 7 i 8 de març

🕘 21 h
🍽️ Sopador popular
💜 Tots els beneficis aniran destinats a cobrir les activitats del 8M

✊ Activitat no mixta

https://bcn.convoca.la/event/preparacions-8m-sants

Freiheit für Rojava!

Demo: 29.01.2026 | 17 Uhr | Hamburg-Altona (Große Bergstraße vor IKEA)

#DefendRojava #BijiRojava #Solidarität #Hamburg #Altona #IKEA #Ottensen #Elmshorn #Pinneberg #Wedel #Uetersen #Tornesch #Quickborn #Kurdistan #Rojava #Freiheit #JinJiyanAzadi #Azadi #BerxwedanJiyanE #BijiBerxwedanaRojava #BijiBerxwedanaKobane #AntifaPinneberg #AntifaHamburg #NoNazisSH #NoNazisHH #NoAfD

"Kurdisk kulturforening i Bodø inviterer alle til å delta i en støttemarkering mot Syrias angrep på kurdere i Rojava.

Husker dere 2014?

Da kurdere ble angrepet av IS, mens verden så på. Nå gjentar historien seg."

Møt opp i Glasshuset i Bodø kl 18 i morgen mandag 26. januar!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1260154352624029/

#allheimen #bodo #norskTut #rojava #syria #kurdistan #nordland #demokrati #sosialisme #feminisme #antifascisme #frihet #fred

Die Rojava-Revolution verteidigen!
Spontandemonstration durch Elmshorn:

https://antifapinneberg.noblogs.org/post/2026/01/23/die-rojava-revolution-verteidigen/

#AntifaPinneberg #DefendRojava #Rojava #Kobane #Rojhilat #Kurdistan #Syrien #Iran #Solidarität #Antifa #SchleswigHolstein #Elmshorn #Pinneberg #Wedel #Uetersen #Hamburg #Elbe #NoNazis #NoAfD #NoNazisSH #NoAfDSH #Freiheit

Die Selbstauflösung der PKK verstehen: Was bedeutet das für den Nahen Osten?

Am 12. Mai 2025 gab die Kurdische Arbeiterpartei (Partiya Karkerên Kurdistanê, PKK) nach mehr als vier Jahrzehnten bewaffnetem Kampf gegen die türkische Regierung ihre Auflösung bekannt. Dies geschah unmittelbar nach einem Aufruf des inhaftierten #PKK-Führers Abdullah #Öcalan, die Organisation aufzulösen. Am 11. Juli nahmen PKK-Kämpfer an einer Zeremonie teil, die die Entwaffnung symbolisierte. Was bedeutet dies für die kurdischen Befreiungsbewegungen und für den Nahen Osten im Allgemeinen?

In der folgenden #Analyse geht eine kurdische feministische Aktivistin auf der Grundlage ihrer über zehnjährigen politischen und wissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung mit der kurdischen Befreiungsbewegung diesen Fragen nach. Die Autorin Soma.r wuchs im Iran auf und lebt in der kurdischen Diaspora. Sie steht in engem Kontakt zu weiblichen Aktivistinnen und ist weiterhin aktiv in der Bewegung engagiert.

Einleitung Eine Gruppe von PKK-Kämpferinnen hat sich am 11. Juli 2025 in der Jasna-Höhle in der autonomen kurdischen Region des Irak symbolisch entwaffnet. Der Ort hat eine tiefe historische und politische Bedeutung: 1923 diente er als Zufluchtsort und Kommandozentrale während der britischen Kolonialangriffe. Im selben Jahr wurde die Jasna-Höhle zu einer geheimen Druckstätte für Bangî Haq („Ruf der Wahrheit“), die erste revolutionäre kurdische Zeitung, die vom Journalisten Ahmad #Khwaja gegründet wurde. Diese Tat verband antikolonialen Widerstand, politischen Kampf und Untergrundjournalismus miteinander.

Ein Jahrhundert später ist die Entwaffnung an diesem Ort keine #Kapitulation, sondern eine politische Aussage, die durch die Jahrhunderte hallt. Sie zieht eine Grenze zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart und nutzt Erinnerung als Strategie. Mit der Wahl von #Jasna erinnern uns die Kämpfer daran: #Revolutionen mögen ihre Form ändern, aber ihre Wurzeln reichen tief. Wo einst das Imperium Schweigen forderte, druckten kurdische Stimmen die Wahrheit. Wo nun die #Waffen niedergelegt werden, könnten neue Kämpfe entstehen – verwurzelt in derselben Erde, aber geprägt von neuen Vorstellungen.

Dieser Akt gewinnt angesichts der jüngsten Ereignisse noch mehr an Bedeutung. Nur zwei Tage zuvor war Abdullah Öcalan, der legendäre PKK-Führer, in einer Videobotschaft wieder aufgetaucht – seiner ersten seit 1999 –, in der er das Ende des bewaffneten Kampfes forderte und einen endgültigen Wandel hin zu einer demokratischen Politik drängte. Dieser Moment lädt nicht nur zum Gedenken ein, sondern auch zur Interpretation: Wie vollzieht eine #Guerillabewegung, die einst gleichbedeutend mit bewaffnetem Widerstand war, durch symbolische Akte einen politischen Wandel?

Um die Selbstauflösung der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei (PKK) zu verstehen, muss man sich die Breite ihrer sozialen Basis vor Augen führen, die mehrere Millionen Menschen umfasst. Seit Öcalans Inhaftierung im Jahr 1999 hat sich die kurdische Bewegung in der Türkei über ihre Guerilla-Wurzeln hinaus zu einem komplexen politischen Projekt entwickelt, das in verschiedenen städtischen und ländlichen, säkularen und religiösen, kurdischen und nicht-kurdischen Bevölkerungsgruppen verwurzelt ist – wobei das #Proletariat nach wie vor eine zentrale Rolle spielt. Sie agiert heute über eine hybride Struktur, die einen bewaffneten Flügel in #Qandil mit einem breiten zivilen Netzwerk aus Gewerkschaften, Kommunen, legalen Parteien, #Frauenorganisationen, Medien und transnationalen Solidaritätsplattformen verbindet. Ihre politische Praxis ist gleichzeitig territorial und transnational, legal und illegal, militarisiert und zutiefst sozial. Zu den transformativsten Veränderungen zählt der Aufstieg der kurdischen Frauenbefreiungsbewegung (KWLM), die die Emanzipation der Geschlechter als symbolischen und strategischen Kern neu positioniert hat. In Öcalans Briefen werden das #Rojava-Projekt und die wachsende Rolle der #KWLM durchweg als die bedeutendsten Errungenschaften der PKK in der Gegenwart hervorgehoben.

In einer bedeutenden Entwicklung für die kurdische politische Landschaft kündigte die PKK nach ihrem 12. Kongress ihre Auflösung an. Diese Entscheidung wurde durch eine Reihe von Dialogen geprägt, die im Oktober 2024 unter Beteiligung von Abdullah Öcalan (über seinen Neffen und die Delegation der Partei für Gleichheit und Demokratie der Völker) initiiert wurden und durch Äußerungen des Vorsitzenden der Nationalistischen Aktionspartei (Milliyetçi Hareket Partisi, #MHP), Devlet #Bahçeli, einer rechtsextremen, ultranationalistischen Partei in der #Türkei, ausgelöst wurden. Öcalan betonte die Notwendigkeit, die Kurdenfrage von einem bewaffneten Kampf zu einer demokratischen Politik zu überführen, und erklärte, er sei in der Lage, diesen Wandel zu führen, wenn die Bedingungen dies zuließen.

Als Reaktion darauf begann die PKK interne Konsultationen und erklärte sich bereit, unter der Leitung von Öcalan einen Kongress einzuberufen. Am 27. Februar 2025 veröffentlichte Öcalan einen offiziellen „Aufruf zu Frieden und einer demokratischen Gesellschaft“, in dem er die PKK aufforderte, ihre bewaffneten Aktivitäten einzustellen und Verantwortung für eine friedliche Lösung zu übernehmen. Daraufhin erklärte die PKK am 1. März einen einseitigen Waffenstillstand. Darauf folgte der 12. Kongress der Organisation, auf dem die Entscheidung zur Auflösung der PKK und zur Beendigung ihres bewaffneten Kampfes offiziell verabschiedet wurde. aus der Führung sowohl der PKK als auch der Partei Freier Frauen in Kurdistan (#PAJK).1

Öcalans strategische Vision wurde in der Mai-Ausgabe (Nr. 521) von #Serxwebûn, der offiziellen Monatszeitschrift der PKK, näher ausgeführt. Diese letzte Ausgabe enthielt das vollständige 20-seitige Dokument, das Öcalan dem Kongress vorgelegt hatte, sowie einen vier Punkte umfassenden Brief an die Delegierten, in dem er den politischen Rahmen für den Übergang zu einer friedlichen und demokratischen Phase der kurdischen Bewegung skizzierte. Mit der Ankündigung des Endes ihrer ununterbrochenen 44-jährigen Geschichte erklärte die Zeitschrift: „Alles ist bereit für einen neuen und stärkeren Anfang.“

In seinem Brief vom 27. April skizziert Abdullah Öcalan eine transformative Vision für die Zeit nach der PKK, die sich auf demokratische Nation, ökologische und kommunale Ökonomie und demokratische Modernität als Alternative sowohl zum kapitalistischen #Nationalstaat als auch zum realen #Sozialismus konzentriert. Er schlägt eine demokratische Gesellschaft als politisches Programm für die neue Ära vor – eine Gesellschaft, die nicht darauf abzielt, den Staat zu erobern, sondern autonome, basisdemokratische Strukturen wie Kommunen zu schaffen. In diesem Rahmen werden Konzepte wie demokratischer Sozialismus, #Kommunalismus und regionaler #Konföderalismus sowohl für die kurdische Befreiung als auch für einen umfassenderen regionalen Wandel von zentraler Bedeutung. Öcalan bezeichnet dies als eine neue Form des Internationalismus und fordert alle Akteure auf, Verantwortung für dessen Verwirklichung zu übernehmen, da ein Erfolg in Kurdistan seiner Meinung nach Auswirkungen auf die gesamte Türkei, Syrien, den Irak und den Iran haben könnte.2 Die Texte in dieser Ausgabe – darunter Reden, Resolutionen und Kongressdokumente – spiegeln den Versuch wider, den strategischen Horizont der Bewegung neu zu definieren.

Öcalans jüngster Aufruf zur Auflösung ist nicht ohne Präzedenzfälle, da die PKK seit langem zwischen bewaffnetem Kampf und Verhandlungen schwankt. Dieser Moment signalisiert jedoch einen tieferen ideologischen Wandel: Seit 2004 hat sich die Bewegung über die Kurdistan Democratic Communities Union (#KCK) – ein Dachverband, der die PKK umfasst, aber in dem aktuellen Auflösungsplan auffällig fehlt – um den „demokratischen Konföderalismus“ herum neu strukturiert.

Die Bedeutung des Begriffs „Auflösung“ bleibt höchst unklar. Bedeutet er das Ende der PKK, eine bloße Umbenennung oder einen taktischen Wandel im Rahmen einer längerfristigen politischen Anpassung? Noch entscheidender ist die Frage, was die Auflösung einer Struktur, die historisch gesehen bewaffneten #Widerstand und #Mobilisierung an der Basis miteinander verflochten hat, für die antistaatlichen und antikolonialen Kämpfe in der Region bedeutet.

Selbst innerhalb der PKK gibt es unterschiedliche Interpretationen. Zagros #Hiwa, Sprecher für Außenbeziehungen der KCK, erklärte im Sterk TV, dass die Resolutionen ein Ende des bewaffneten Konflikts – nicht die Entwaffnung – fordern, und stellte die Durchführbarkeit angesichts der 100 Meter Entfernung zwischen türkischen #Soldaten und Guerillakämpfern in Frage. Andere sind anderer Meinung. Amir Karimi vom iranisch-kurdischen Ableger der PKK erklärte: „Diejenigen, die am härtesten gekämpft und am meisten erlitten haben, haben das größte Recht, über #Frieden zu sprechen.“ Der Sprecher des türkischen Parlaments, Numan #Kurtulmuş, stellte den Prozess hingegen als Teil einer nationalen Anstrengung dar, sich gegen imperialistische Zersplitterung zu wehren:

„Der Irak und Syrien sind zersplittert, der Libanon ist unregierbar geworden. Libyen, Sudan und Somalia wurden geteilt. Diese Länder sind zu Schlachtfeldern geworden, die von Stammes-, ethnischen und religiösen Spaltungen angeheizt werden, und einige wurden durch terroristische Organisationen zerschlagen. Wir hätten passiv wie eine „gelbe Kuh“ darauf warten können, dass wir als Nächste auseinandergerissen werden, oder wir Türken, Kurden und alle anderen hätten uns vereinen können, um diese imperialistische Agenda zu besiegen. Wir haben uns für den zweiten Weg entschieden und sind entschlossen, gemeinsam voranzuschreiten.“

Wir beginnen mit einem kurzen Überblick darüber, wie revolutionäre Gewalt durch den bewaffneten Kampf in der kurdischen Bewegung entstand und wie dieser Verlauf mit einer Reihe gescheiterter Friedensinitiativen verflochten war, die oft neue Kriegszyklen hervorbrachten. Dann wenden wir uns der Kernfrage zu: Warum hat die PKK eine einseitige Entwaffnung beschlossen? Wir werden diese Entscheidung im Zusammenhang mit den sich wandelnden politischen Dynamiken auf regionaler, nationaler und globaler Ebene untersuchen. Abschließend werden wir über die Risiken, Unsicherheiten und strategischen Kalküle nachdenken, die mit diesem Schritt verbunden sind, und mit einer geschlechterspezifischen Lesart schließen, die die Rolle der kurdischen Frauenbefreiungsbewegung bei der Gestaltung sowohl der Grenzen als auch der Möglichkeiten dieses Prozesses in den Vordergrund stellt.

Die kurdische Tortur von staatlicher Gewalt und Staatenlosigkeit

Wie die PKK am 12. Mai 2025 erklärte:

"Die PKK entstand als Befreiungsbewegung gegen die Politik der Leugnung des kurdischen Volkes, die im Vertrag von Lausanne und in der türkischen Verfassung von 1924 verankert war."

Die türkische Republik wurde auf dem Völkermord an den #Armenier​n und der Leugnung der kurdischen Identität aufgebaut, die beide dazu dienten, ein homogenisierendes nationalistisches Projekt durchzusetzen. Die PKK entstand in den 1970er Jahren als direkte Reaktion auf dieses ausgrenzende Regime. Ihre Opposition war nicht nur militärischer, sondern auch kultureller und politischer Natur, wie Leyla #Zana​s parlamentarischer Eid von 1991 symbolisiert („Ich leiste diesen Eid für die Brüderlichkeit des türkischen und kurdischen Volkes“) – auf Kurdisch –, für den sie zehn Jahre im Gefängnis verbrachte.

Heute verbindet der türkische #Imperialismus internen #Kolonialismus mit regionaler neoimperialer Expansion. Seit 2016 setzt #Ankara islamistische Milizen wie die „Syrische Nationalarmee“ (#SNA) in #Nordsyrien (#Afrin, al-Bab, #Azaz, #Jarablus, #Idlib) ein. Diese Milizen ermöglichen es der Türkei, Krieg zu führen und gleichzeitig eine neo-osmanistische Agenda der Zwangsarabisierung, #Islamisierung und demografischen Manipulation voranzutreiben. Mit Versprechungen von Gehältern bis zu 2500 Dollar werden junge Menschen angelockt, die von nur wenigen Dutzend Dollar leben, wodurch Krieg zu einer prekären Beschäftigung wird.

Seit 2015 hat die Türkei mehrere Operationen gestartet – #Euphrat-Schild, #Olivenzweig, Friedensquelle –, um kurdische Gebiete zu besetzen, die Bevölkerung zu vertreiben und #Plünderungen, #Massengewalt und ethnopolitische Umgestaltungen zu ermöglichen. Die Luftangriffe im #Irak auf #Qandil und #Sinjar haben sich intensiviert, ohne dass die internationale Gemeinschaft nennenswert reagiert hätte. Dieses Kriegsmodell – privatisiert, prekär und transnational – hat sich auf #Libyen (2019–2020), #Aserbaidschan (2020), #Jemen, #Niger und #Pakistan ausgeweitet. Mit dem türkischen Geheimdienst verbundene paramilitärische Netzwerke wie die Sultan-Murad-Brigade operieren aus kurdischen Dörfern wie #Sinara in der Nähe von #Afrin.

(...)

Weiterlesen in meiner Übersetzung des Beitrages Making Sense of the PKK’s Self-Dissolution von Soma.r, 13. Juli 2025 bei @CrimethInc @crimethinc_de

#CapitalismIsADeathCult #Anarchismus

Procés polític i social actual al Kurdistán

Casa de la Solidaritat, dilluns, 16 de juny, a les 18:30 CEST

El 27 de febrer, des de la presó d'Imrali, Abdullah Öcalan va fer l'anomenada crida per la pau i la societat democràtica, on va plantejar l'aturada de la lluita armada i la dissolució del PKK. Aquest va ser el punt de partida d'un procés que s'allargarà en els propers mesos, amb unes implicacions profundes en el devenir de la lluita del Moviment d'Alliberament del Kurdistan però amb un impacte més enllà d'aquest.

Per aquest motiu, el dia 16 ens trobarem per entendre millor aquest procés i debatre des de l'internacionalisme sobre les oportunitats i els reptes que planteja en el futur.

📍Casa de la Solidaritat (C/Vistalegre 16, Barcelona)

📅 16 de juny

🕡 18:30

https://bcn.convoca.la/event/proces-politic-i-social-actual-al-kurdistan

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#NewsFromTheFront
Weekly highlight from your anarchist comrades in #NES
21.04.25 - 27.04.25

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# KURDISH UNITY CONFERENCE
The DAANES and SDF have been strengthening their diplomatic position, meeting with delegations from Germany, France and US. In a major step towards Kurdish political unity, more than 400 delegates from Northern, Southern and Western Kurdistan gathered in Qamişlo for the Rojava Kurdish Unity and Common Stance Conference. The final declaration, read out by Foza Yûsif of PYD and Mihemed Ismail of ENKS affirmed "a shared view and position based on a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multicultural identity, committed to international human rights conventions, protecting women's freedom and rights, ensuring their effective participation in political, social, and military institutions, guaranteeing the constitutional rights of the Kurds, and achieving a fair and comprehensive solution to the Kurdish issue within the framework of a united Syria."

The following day, the new Syrian regime accused the SDF of violating the terms of the agreement between Mazlûm Abdî and Ahmed al Sharaa, by promoting federalism and establishing a de facto separate reality on the ground, against the spirit of that agreement.

# SYRIAN-INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Representatives of the new Syrian regime continue establishing ties with countries around the world. A shipment of wheat arrived in Latkiya, reportedly of Russian origin, the first shipment since the fall of the Assad regime. Al-Sharaa met with Iraqi government officials, discussing reopening the al Tanf border crossing, securing their border, the possibility of rehabilitating the Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to Syrian ports on the Mediterranean, and trade. Trucks began delivering grain to Syria from Iraq this week. South Korea & the Yemeni government will open embassies with Syria (a reversal of former Assad regime's ties with North Korea and Houthi rebels, who ran the Yemeni embassy in Damascus under Assad). Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani raised new Syrian flag at the UN in New York. The IMF is discussing how they will "help" Syria to recover economically.

UK removed several sanctions on Syria, including Defense and Interior Ministries, following other EU and US sanctions which have been removed, but many sanctions remain in place. The US have issued 8 demands to the Al Sharaa regime in order to waive further sanctions for 2 years, including a public ban on any Palestinian political activity, proscribing the Iranian IRGC as a terrorist organisation, and allowing unilateral US military action on Syrian territory. Perhaps in a gesture towards these demands, the regime arrested 2 leaders of al Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement. However, the Syrian regime expressed disagreement over these demands as infringing on Syrian sovereignty.

# SYRIAN GOVERNMENT CONSOLIDATING STATE AMIDST OPPOSITION FORCES
In the coastal region, an Alawite force has been created under Rami Makhlouf, cousin of former dictator Bashar al-Assad; they claim to be only for protecting the people and call for international forces, especially Russia, to support them. Meanwhile a new Sunni-Jihadist group, Saraya Ansar al Sunnah, ideologically very close to IS, began carrying out killings of Alawites allegedly connected to the old regime. They do not accept the transitional government and are open to collaboration with IS; they also say they will attack the Druze in the south. In Der ez Zor countryside, attacks against SDF continue; ISIS has claimed several in the past 2 weeks, though not all.

Against this, and the fragile truces negotiated with SNA and SDF, the new regime is seeking to extend its presence throughout the country. The Interior Ministry seized a large shipment of weapons allegedly bound for Suweyda, amid operations seeking to crack down on weapon proliferation in the Druze south. In Aleppo governorate, a former commander of al Nusra Front, Abdul Rahman Salama, was appointed deputy supervisor of Afrin, Azaz, al Bab, Jarablus and Manbij, as part of the provinces plan to intensify administrative presence in the area.

# COMMEMORATION OF 1915 ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
This week marked 110 years since the beginning of the Genocide of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, which went on to target Syriacs, Assyrians and Chaldeans. In the forced displacement, during which around 1.5 million Armenians and up to 500,000 Syriacs, Assyrians and Chaldeans were killed, almost all of the Armenians of modern-day Turkey were force-marched hundreds of kilometers to the deserts of Syria. Many Armenians in Syria are descendents of those surivivors. Commemorations of the genocide were held in different towns and cities in North-East Syria, where the actions of modern-day Turkey in Syria and Artsakh were condemned as a continuation of the genocidal policies of the Ottoman Empire.

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# REFLECTIONS

The complicated tangle of overlapping interests in Syria and the region are continuing to change, as various states and bodies seek to press their advantage after the fall of Assad. The new regime in Syria is seeking to consolidate its position, amid the contradictory demands of states near and far. Iran is trying to salvage some of their tattered influence in Syria and Lebanon, but are under great pressure from the US, who simultaneously make heavy demands and not-so-discreetly threaten war. Israel is trying to prevent the emergence of a strong Syria, or the growth of Turkish influence. Turkey is trying to reach its fingers into every aspect of the newly emerging state.

The US is trying to mediate the conflicting interests of Turkey and Israel, aiming to avoid open conflict between them, while seeking to find an arrangement of the new Syria that suits them. The US seems to be supporting a large role for Turkey in the rebuilding of Syria, while trying to ease Israel's concerns about their perceived threats. This is reflected in the Americans' demands of the Syrian regime in exchange for sanctions relief, notably in the banning of all Palestinian factions in the country. While the new government sees this as an infringement on Syrian sovereignty, their arrest of Palestinian militia leaders suggests an amount of willingness to accomodate these demands.

In the face of all of this, al Sharaa is seeking new relations with many countries around the world, trying to get support from anyone who will give it. Their vision of sovereignty is heavily based on a strongly centralized model, and for all their claims that the new Syria will guarantee the rights of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity or confession, we know that the strongest guarantees of the rights and existence of any community are their autonomy and capacity for self-defense. The presence of DAANES and SDF at the negotiation tables today gives proof to that truth, as it is only through their assertion through self-defense and self-organization that they forced other parties to acknowledge the peoples of North East Syria and engage with them.

Of course, it is a well known tactic of imperial powers to divide their targets, to use minorities in order to divide and weaken a country, making it susceptible to their influence and aggression. Various countries in the region see a partition of Syria to their benefit, and are doing what they can to that end. The proposals of SDF and the Kurdish Liberation Movement in NES represent an alternative to such divisive tactics of imperialists and aggressors.

A truly pluralistic and confederal Syria, wherein each people takes its place with its own colour in a confederal unity, offers a hopeful path. It can bring an end to the sectarian strife so often fueled and weaponized by those powers who see in Syria only pawns for their geopolitical games and resources to plunder. It remains to be seen if al Jolani's new regime will recognize the truth of this, or will sacrifice the Syrian peoples to foreign interests in order to secure his power.

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# HAWL CAMP OPERATIONS
SDF and Asayish carry through search and sweep operations to identify ISIS sleeper cells in Hawl camp, capturing 16 ISIS members so far. Co-ordinations with Syrian and Iraqi governments to return displaced persons to their homes are ongoing. Jihan Hannan, Co-Director of Hawl Camp warns: “The real danger lies in the radical ideas carried by children and women who have become victims of ISIS,”, rather than the presence of weapons and individual ISIS fighters.

# ALLEGED COUP ATTEMPT OF FORMER SYRIAN REGIME THWARTED
According to Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab, government forces intercepted what was described as an attempted coup allegedly planned by former regime officers targeting the transitional leadership of President Ahmad al-Shara. The ministry attributed the disruption to improved intelligence and coordination with defense and security agencies, although details such as timing and the involvement of specific individuals remain unclear. The incident highlights ongoing internal tensions amid Syria’s evolving political landscape and the confident and capable face the transitional government wants to project while at the same time facing no shortage of external as well as internal enemies.

# REFUGEES RETURN TO SYRIA
Turkey reports that 175,512 Syrian refugees returned already from Turkey to Syria since the fall of Assad. According to UNHCR 400,000 Syrians have returned from neighboring countries since the fall of the Assad regime. In addition more than 1 million internally displaced people (IDPs) within Syria have also returned to their homes.

# DISPLACED FAMILIES RETURN TO HOMES IN DEIR EZ-ZOR
Several families moved back to Deir ez-Zor in the course of a program by AANES to let IDPs voluntarily return to their places of origin.

# US AIMS TO HALVE ITS TROOPS IN NES
Statement was made on April 18 from Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell to bring the U.S. footprint in Syria down to less than a thousand U.S. forces in the coming months. Rather than being called a "withdrawal" they use the language of "consolidation". While there has been long standing tensions between Trump and Pentagon on this issue, to the point where his first Defense secretary Jim Mattis resigned in protest, the current policies seems to split the difference between vulgar rants on X and US self serving interests abroad.
The statement ends with a call on the international community to repatriate their nationals and that US still has significant capabilities in the region with a continuous ability to adjust.

# AL-SHARA CONTINUES DIPLOMATIC VISITS ABROAD
Ahmad Al-Shara and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani held their first known meeting since the HTS takeover in Damascus, discussing joint border security and economic cooperation. Iraqi officials emphasized the need for a comprehensive political process in Syria and highlighted the importance of protecting its diverse social and religious fabric while countering threats like ISIS.

# PLATFORM FOR UNITY OF KURDISH WOMEN
Representatives of 24 women organizations from all four parts of Kurdistan founded the Platform for Untiy of Kurdish Women in Sulaymanya aiming to strengthen national unity of women of Kurdistan as a precondition to peace.

# YEZIDI NEW YEAR
This year's celebrations of Red Wednesday, the Yezidi New Year, emphasized themes of resilience, freedom, and the importance of cultural preservation in the wake of years of marginalization and violence. In Dokar village the holiday with its traditional symbolism of rebirth and the arrival of spring was attended by many.

# END FOR WATER CRISIS IN SIGHT?
Renewed political coordination between SDF and the Syrian transitional government gives a glimpse of hope to stabilise new sources of water for the residents of NES. Alouk Water Station in Ras al-Ain (Sere Kaniye) might be turned operational again also for NES use, after Turkish occupation and war led to depriving of NES from this source as well as its shutdown in 2023.

# GERMANY STOPS EXPORT OF EUROFIGHTERS TO TURKEY
According to a media report, the German government is blocking the delivery of about three dozen Eurofighter jets to Turkey. A key reason for this decision is the arrest of Ekrem Imamoğlu, the ousted mayor of Istanbul, which has drawn sharp criticism of President Erdoğan from German officials. They describe the situation as an "attack on Turkish democracy," justifying the halt of the arms deal.

# MAY 1ST COMMITTEE ZURICH INVITES ÖCALAN TO BE MAIN SPEAKER
The committee sent a letter to Imrali inviting Ocalan,to at least be symbolically at a distance the main speaker in this year's May First in Zurich.

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# ANALYSIS

Operations in Al Hawl camp highlight the global consequences of colonization in so-called Middle east and Asia. Emergence of modern radical Islamist movements is directly connected to military and political strategy of global state powers in recent decades.
ISIS is no exception. Its criticisms of capitalism and western imperialism came with a brutal program of rape and genocide in war-torn Syria and Iraq. There was not much else that could be done than defeating ISIS militarily, and SDF succeeded in that. However, military victory did not resolve the problems that gave birth to ISIS in the first place. In his Manifesto for Democratic Civilization, Abdullah Öcalan observed:
"Even if we could win multiple victories with armies as mighty as those of Alexander, it would most certainly not be the victory of freedom. Military victories cannot bring freedom; they bring slavery; they can only be valued when won in defense of self, friends, and comrades. On the contrary, I find defending myself against such victories as necessary as defending myself against power itself. If I had my own armies, I would consider defending myself against their victories as the greatest struggle."

We can see this reflection in the current situation of ISIS in Syria. Incredibly valuable and necessary military defeat of ISIS did not erase the ideas on which the Caliphate stood. Today, Al Hawl camp shows us the value of continued struggle in the social sphere of education, rehabilitation and reconciliation. The same reflection can bring us to think about the defense of the revolution in the current political turmoil of Syria and its surroundings: it is not the military capacity which is the greatest or most important strength of this revolution. Its ideas are that strength.

And still, war continues to loom over Syria. With US troops reducing their numbers and possibly withdrawing in the future, ISIS doubling down on underground activities, Israel and Turkey dividing spheres of influence, rising tensions in the overall region and a fragile pause in fighting in the Northeast of Syria, the search for a political solution and way forward can crash against many dead ends. Nevertheless, current agreements, meetings and other developments give the self-defense forces of the revolution a much-needed break. Another round of escalation might not be too far away.

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# ISRAEL ATTACKS AND TENSIONS WITH TURKEY
Israeli troops in southern Syria were met with resistance when some armed individuals confronted their advances with light weapons. After a brief exchange of fire IDF soldiers withdrew from the area, hitting back with artillery shells and airstrikes leaving at least 9 dead. Several Israeli airstrikes hit locations in Damascus, Hama and Homs, where Turkey aimed to build a military air base. Israeli state sources said the attacks are a warning against Turkish expansion in Syria, referring to reported Turkish plans to take control of Tiyas airbase in Homs countryside with a view to deploy air defense batteries and drones. Turkish official channels strongly denounced the Israeli attacks, but also stated that Turkey has no intentions to escalate conflict and risk war with Israel. Thousands of Syrians from Daraa gathered at the funeral of those killed by Israeli airstrikes and elsewhere protests were held to denounce the Israeli aggression.

# AGREEMENT ON YPG AND YPJ WITHDRAWAL FROM ALEPPO
Following agreements between the provisional government and SDF, negotiations to normalize the situation in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Aleppo became the first visible step of the military reorganization of Northern Syria. A convoy of hundreds of fighters left the historic Kurdish neighborhoods of Şêx Meqsûd and Eşrefiyê, waving YPG and YPJ flags, escorted by forces of the Ministry of Defense. The convoy moved to Tabqa and other areas under control of SDF. The negotiations included exchange of prisoners, with around 100 prisoners from each side already transferred. Political agreements include certain autonomy of the local political institutions and organizations, as well as representation in the political organs of the region. Military forces connected with the Ministry of Defense will have presence in the area, but local Kurdish security forces (Asayish) will remain in the neighborhoods to ensure protection of the population, with agreements to integrate them in the security and police institutions of Aleppo in the future. Local structures will persist until a permanent solution is reached within the ongoing negotiations for all north-east Syria and freedom of movement in the city will be ensured for all residents. Observers suggest that the Aleppo Agreement could serve as a template for similar understandings in other contested regions of Syria, particularly where different military and political actors maintain overlapping spheres of control.

# ASSYRIAN NEW YEAR AND DECLARATIONS AGAINST THE NEW CONSTITUTION
The Assyrian new year - Akito - was celebrated all along northern Syria on the first of April, with Assyrians, Syriacs and Chaldeans gathering to dance and celebrate. The Assyrian community also made clear at those events that they are not sufficiently represented in the new Syrian state, with declarations and statements denouncing the lack of diversity and inclusivity in the new constitution. Major Assyrian cultural organizations believe minorities are under threat due to the salafist ideology underlying the new government.

CELEBRATIONS FOR ÖCALAN'S BIRTHDAY AND THE FOUNDATION OF YPJ
On April 4th many people celebrated the birthday of Abdullah Öcalan. In Rojava it is common to organize reforestation events, planting trees to restore forests and celebrate nature. This is also the day that YPJ was founded, marking 13 years of struggle in defense of the people of north-east Syria and against patriarchy. YPJ organized events highlighting the importance of women resistance and struggle and the value of Öcalan’s ideas in the revolution of north-east Syria. In Bakur, northern Kurdistan, people marched to Amara village, the birth place of Öcalan. On their arrival to Amara village they called for the Turkish state to act following the message of Öcalan and take steps towards democratization and engagement with the Kurdish political question.

# REHABILITATION WORKS IN TISHRIN DAM
Technical teams have begun maintenance and repair operations at Tishrin Dam, paving the way for the restoration of its services and electricity generation. The dam has been a strategic point in the clashes between SDF and SNA Turkish proxies, suffering critical damage from Turkish bombs and attacks against SDF. As the military conflict slows down and negotiations advance, the rehabilitation of such critical infrastructure is a major step that can help provide electricity to the Syrian people. Clashes between Turkish proxies and SDF are not totally halted, but such initiative may suggest that agreements can make way for restoring Syria energy capacity. This would not have been possible without the efforts and sacrifices of the many civilian convoys that kept vigil on Tishrin dam, preventing further damage to it by Turkish attacks. The vigil goes on after several months of uninterrupted presence, keeping watch on the dam and supporting the resistance of SDF against Turkish attacks.

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# RENEWED CLASHES WITH TURKISH PROXIES
Turkish attacks against SDF continued. The intensity of Turksih attacks decreased since the beginning of March, as negotiations about a ceasefire took place and negotiations for the integration of SDF in the new Syrian army developed. Nevertheless, new attacks in the west bank of the Euphrates river from SNA Turkish proxies this last week, proved that the end of hostilities is not yet a reality. SDF also published footage of three new Turkish military bases being build in Manbij countryside, with videos of alleged Turkish military convoys that include armored vehicles and advanced military equipment such as radars, circulating at night in areas under control of Turkish proxy forces. Rumors about direct negotiations between AKP (Turkish ruling party) and SDF circulate on social networks together with speculations about steps for peace talks between Turkish state and PKK, but until now there are no official announcements in such direction.

# FORMATION OF THE 'SYRIAN EQUAL CITIZENSHIP ALLIANCE' or 'TAMASUK'
In reaction to the provisional constitution that the transitional government recently presented, an alliance of more than 30 diverse political parties and civil society organized groups was formed. The main aim of this alliance, including the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and other Kurdish, Christian, and Druze-affiliated groups, is to demand a new Syrian constitution that respects the diversity of Syria as well as promoting a decentralized and democratic Syrian State. The alliance founding statement present itself not as direct opposition to the government but working towards a unified Syria, willing to engage with all political forces, including the government of al-Sharaa.

# NEW APPOINTED FATWA SUPREME COUNCIL AND RENEWED TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT
On Friday March 28 al-Sharaa appointed 15 members to the newly formed supreme Fatwa council. The council will oversee religious rulings on critical issues and will be lead by Osama al-Rifai, who have close connections with Turkish president Erdogan and the Muslim Brotherhood. Al-Rifai was appointed as Grand Mufti of Syria in 2021 and have been a prominent Islamic scholar in the opposition to al-Assad regime. Several notable HTS-affiliated scholars, including Sheikh Abdul Rahim Atun, former HTS-backed Supreme Fatwa Council member Anas Ayrut, and new Minister of Justice Mazhar al Wais, also sit on the new council.
On Saturday March 29 al-Sharaa also announced the list of the ministers of the new transitional government. HTS loyalists and other men close to al-Sharaa keep their positions in key cabinets, with some new names of technocrats that join the government in less critical ministries. The government remains therefore arab, suni and HTS dominated, including some tokenized members from ethnic minority groups. The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC, political body aligned with the DAANES) made a statement denouncing this new government as a continuation of the exclusion politics of the Syrian State, declaring that the DAANES have no obligation to implement the decisions of such government and that it will continue working for a democratic Syria.

# FIRST KURDISH WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IN NORTH-EAST SYRIA
The inaugural Kurdish Women's Conference was held in North-East Syria on March 23rd, aimed at amplifying the voices of Kurdish women within the evolving Syrian society and fostering a path toward a unified, democratic future. Approximately 300 delegates are participating, including representatives from political parties, intellectuals, authors, artists, journalists, and women from diverse organizations and movements. The conference features representatives from the women's committees of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) as well as from Aleppo and Damascus. Among the topics was the importance of the continuation of YPJ and womens self-defense as well as rejecting the Damascus constitution. Suad Mistefa, mother of Martyr Hevrin Xelef, said that women cannot be deceived by this constitution and that the slogan “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” will always win.

# INTERNATIONAL SEHIDS MEMORIAL
On March 24 a commemoration for international sehids took place in Qamsihlo, gathering dozens of internationals to remember the struggle of our internationalist fallen comrades. March 24 is the date that Elefteria Fortulakis, a woman from Greece, burned herself in 2006 to protest for the imprisonment of Abdullah Ocalan. It was the 5th year this commemoration took place in Rojava, with delegates from “families for peace” from Germany as well as other groups and organizations. The event also hosted the screening of the movie “Legerin – In search of Alina”, exploring the life of sehid Legerin, a doctor from Argentina who joined the guerilla in the Kurdish mountains and lost her life in a car accident in Rojava in 2018.

# EID CELEBRATIONS
At the end of March, closing the Ramadan, the celebrations of Eid become an important event in all Muslim world. In Syria Eid started on March 31st, and for 3 days families will be visiting relatives and friends, eating sweets and strengthening social bonds. Political organizations also celebrate eid visiting each other and building diplomatic relations. The new transitional government made a televised prayer all together from the presidential palace.

# (SOME THOUGHTS, NOT SO MUCH OF) ANALYSIS
The celebrations of eid are an important reminder of the value of social bonds in this society, with kurdish and arab mothers and grandmothers spreading sweets and candies among kids on the streets. Every receiving guests and going to visiting their relatives and neighbors for three days. It also comes with the arrival of the spring, as well as the recent celebrations of newroz dancing around the fire. It also come together with the celebrations of Akito, the Assyrian new year, making a very lively days and cheerful days. News of agreements and peace talks combine good with the atmosphere of this festivity, combining well with hopes of peaceful times and the end of bloodshed in Syria.

For us it’s also an important time to join the local rhythm of this society, to visit friends and neighbors and receive the guests that come to visit us, putting in practice the lessons of hospitality and cultural fluency we learned over the years living and taking part of this revolutionary society. And yes, it’s true that there is a religious component in these celebrations, as Christmas does in christian countries, but we also learned to not focus on that aspect and to value these days for the human and social aspect they bring. Social relations are the key to sustain the networks of mutual aid that are foundational in our anarchist values, and every opportunity to strengthen these bonds of friendship and solidarity should be cherished and celebrated.

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# ANALYSIS

As the spring arrives, the celebrations of Newroz light the fire of resistance. This is a time of hope for the Kurdish people. The message of Abdullah Öcalan sparked expectations for a peace process and a possible road map for a democratization of Turkey. This also echoes in Syria, with renewed negotiations petween PYD and ENKS to make a joint Kurdish delegation to negotiate with Damascus. It seems that the years of denial of the Kurdish identiy, of assimilation and ocupation, may be reaching its end. The resistance of the Kurdish people against colonization, against the borders imposed by European colonizers in Middle East after the World war, against the assimilation and genocidal policies, seems to be growing ripe. But what does this mean at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century? The creation of a Kurdish state, dream of many Kurdish resistance movements from the last century, seems not possible in the current world order. In any case, the Abdullah Öcalan's proposal of Democratic Nation is also rejecting such path, deeply questioning the role of nation-states and their capacity to build a free life and a democratic society.

The negotiations with the provisional government of Damascus, when analyzed with an anarchist perspective, seem very discouraging. The new draft of the Syrian constitution is far away from the revolutionary dreams that brought us to Rojava. However, it is worth to not hurry with conclusions.
Many political organizations criticized the proposed constitutional draft, with strong opposition from the institutions of the DAANES as well as from the Druze community. The current political agreements and positions will influence all involved actors. From all years of civil war in Syria it can be expected that hegemonic state forces will use all opportunities to create more strife and chaos. It opens doors for them to step in, assert themselves as legitimate players and pursue their goals. The negotiations between SDF and the Provisional government can be considered with that reality in mind. Revolutionary Northeastern Syria asserts itself in all fields possible and shows itself as a legitimate and viable political actor. It takes the image of revolutionary system here far beyond the "allies who defeated ISIS", towards being seen as a model and a system to be implemented, or at least to be reckoned with. We also should distinguish political talks from ideological lines. ENKS-PYD agreement is a good example of that. This brings us to one of the lessons we as anarchists can find here. We observe that a revolutionary movement needs to have capacity of bringing various political actors to contribute to the liberatory changes. Skillful diplomacy of DAANES and SDF is a good example of this effort.

In the past we shared reflections on the challanges that HTS will face to assert itself as the new government of Syria. The recent wave of insurgency that shaked Latakia may be the extreme example of that. The occupations of Turkey in the north and Israel in the south, the unrest in Deir Ezzor, the claims for decentralization by the Druze community in the south and the Kurds in the north, are just examples of the challenges that the post-Assad Syria is facing. The DAANES is a proof of how a decentralized system in Syria is not only possible but necessary. Still, HTS will try to hold their grip on the newly captured central power in Damascus, navigating a dangerous balance of forces that can easily derail. If the diplomacy can't reach satisfactory solutions for all relevant actors, we know how easily (and how a fast) the tensions can escalate to new armed conflicts.

It is good to remember that the estimations of fighters of HTS before the offensive against the regime varied between 10.000 and 30.000 soldiers. At that time, the numbers of SNA were estimated between 30.000 and 80.000, while SDF is ranging between 100.000 and 120.000. In theory, all the main military forces in Syria agree that it is time for peace, to work together to rebuild Syria. To reach cohesive agreements means that all sides also need to make concessions. Assad is gone, and the future of Syria needs to be built on consensus and popular unity, including all the people in Syria and with the memory of all those who gave their life to make this day possible.

We also know that happy endings are just for movies. Life goes on and the struggle has to go on. We need to use the time we have to be ready for what will come tomorrow. We have a revolution to defend and we have a fight to win. We can't simply wait and expect that things will play out as we wish. We need to make sure that the achievments of the revolution and the lessons learned here help us in the next battles to come.

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# ANALYSIS

As the spring arrives, the celebrations of Newroz light the fire of resistance. This is a time of hope for the Kurdish people. The message of Abdullah Öcalan sparked expectations for a peace process and a possible road map for a democratization of Turkey. This also echoes in Syria, with renewed negotiations petween PYD and ENKS to make a joint Kurdish delegation to negotiate with Damascus. It seems that the years of denial of the Kurdish identiy, of assimilation and ocupation, may be reaching its end. The resistance of the Kurdish people against colonization, against the borders imposed by European colonizers in Middle East after the World war, against the assimilation and genocidal policies, seems to be growing ripe. But what does this mean at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century? The creation of a Kurdish state, dream of many Kurdish resistance movements from the last century, seems not possible in the current world order. In any case, the Abdullah Öcalan's proposal of Democratic Nation is also rejecting such path, deeply questioning the role of nation-states and their capacity to build a free life and a democratic society.

The negotiations with the provisional government of Damascus, when analyzed with an anarchist perspective, seem very discouraging. The new draft of the Syrian constitution is far away from the revolutionary dreams that brought us to Rojava. However, it is worth to not hurry with conclusions.
Many political organizations criticized the proposed constitutional draft, with strong opposition from the institutions of the DAANES as well as from the Druze community. The current political agreements and positions will influence all involved actors. From all years of civil war in Syria it can be expected that hegemonic state forces will use all opportunities to create more strife and chaos. It opens doors for them to step in, assert themselves as legitimate players and pursue their goals. The negotiations between SDF and the Provisional government can be considered with that reality in mind. Revolutionary Northeastern Syria asserts itself in all fields possible and shows itself as a legitimate and viable political actor. It takes the image of revolutionary system here far beyond the "allies who defeated ISIS", towards being seen as a model and a system to be implemented, or at least to be reckoned with. We also should distinguish political talks from ideological lines. ENKS-PYD agreement is a good example of that. This brings us to one of the lessons we as anarchists can find here. We observe that a revolutionary movement needs to have capacity of bringing various political actors to contribute to the liberatory changes. Skillful diplomacy of DAANES and SDF is a good example of this effort.

In the past we shared reflections on the challanges that HTS will face to assert itself as the new government of Syria. The recent wave of insurgency that shaked Latakia may be the extreme example of that. The occupations of Turkey in the north and Israel in the south, the unrest in Deir Ezzor, the claims for decentralization by the Druze community in the south and the Kurds in the north, are just examples of the challenges that the post-Assad Syria is facing. The DAANES is a proof of how a decentralized system in Syria is not only possible but necessary. Still, HTS will try to hold their grip on the newly captured central power in Damascus, navigating a dangerous balance of forces that can easily derail. If the diplomacy can't reach satisfactory solutions for all relevant actors, we know how easily (and how a fast) the tensions can escalate to new armed conflicts.

It is good to remember that the estimations of fighters of HTS before the offensive against the regime varied between 10.000 and 30.000 soldiers. At that time, the numbers of SNA were estimated between 30.000 and 80.000, while SDF is ranging between 100.000 and 120.000. In theory, all the main military forces in Syria agree that it is time for peace, to work together to rebuild Syria. To reach cohesive agreements means that all sides also need to make concessions. Assad is gone, and the future of Syria needs to be built on consensus and popular unity, including all the people in Syria and with the memory of all those who gave their life to make this day possible.

We also know that happy endings are just for movies. Life goes on and the struggle has to go on. We need to use the time we have to be ready for what will come tomorrow. We have a revolution to defend and we have a fight to win. We can't simply wait and expect that things will play out as we wish. We need to make sure that the achievments of the revolution and the lessons learned here help us in the next battles to come.

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# NEWROZ PIROZ BE!

This week all Kurdistan went to the streets for Newroz, the new year celebrations for many peoples in West and Central Asia, Caucasus and Balkans. It has a very significant meaning of resistance for Kurdish people. Throughout northern Syria big celebrations were organized by the DAANES, with music, political speeches and other cultural events. Many political and social organizations made statements to celebrate Newroz and to celebrate the achievements of the Kurdish liberation movement, as well as the revolutionary steps taken this year, and the recent statement of Abdullah Öcalan invigorated the celebrations.

# NEXT STEPS ON THE AGREEMENTS SIGNED BY ABDI-SHARA'A

Following the agreements of cooperation signed by Mazlum Abdi and Ahmed al-Shara'a, the provisional goverment formed a committee to coordinate its implementation. Alongside discussions about the integration of SDF into the Ministry of defense and other topics related to security and military affairs, steps are also been taken in civilian affairs. UNICEF mediated a discussion between the DAANES and the Ministry of Education to develop a fair and accessible process for students across the region, mainly concerning Syrian universities and mechanisms for conducting secondary and preparatory certificate exams. Discussions about oil and gas fields and electricity plants are also taking place, with the Syrian Minister of Electricity Omar Shaqrouq giving at a press conference about energy infrastructure repairs in northeast Syria. Rumors and alleged conditions of SDF and the transitional government about the integration of SDF in the new Syrian army are spreading on some social networks, but as terms are being discussed no official announcements have been made this week.

# AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PYD AND ENKS

Representants of PYD (Partiya Yekitiya Democratic - Democratic Union Party, leading political party of DAANES) and ENKS (Kurdish national union party, a party in Rojava that is closely connected to KRG and Turkey) held a meeting in Qamishlo with mediation of Mazlum Abdi and American officials. After the meeting both sides communicated they reached agreements to end the disputes between both organizations and to build a common delegation to negotiate with the Damascus provisional government. Both parties also expressed their common disagreement with the provisional consitution that was recently proposed by the provisional government, calling for a decentralized and federal Syria. They also stated that they will meet again after the celebrations of Newroz to continue negotiations.

#COASTAL INSURGENCE

Incidents continue in the coastal areas of the Latakia province that saw the recent wave of insurgency. Revenge killings and kidnappings have continued over the past week, even as coordinated insurgent attacks and extrajudicial sectarian killings by interim government forces have decreased. Alawite media have widely reported on instances of violence committed against the Alawite community by Sunnis and government forces. Several thousands, mostly Alawites, left their homes seeking shelter from the attacks in Lebanon. Near 10.000 found temporary shelter in the Russian base at Hmeimim, but after the tensions lowered, Russian military personal urged them to leave the military base.

# CLASHES IN LEBANESE BORDER

After a confusing incident on the border between Syria and Lebanon where some Syrians were killed, clashes took place. Forces of HTS connected to the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) launched a raid into Lebanese territory, taking control of one small border town. The Lebanese army engaged in clashes, allegedly against smugglers or tribal armed groups. HTS-linked media blame Hezbollah for the incidents, but Hezbollah denied involvment. Over the week, clashes continued on and off, with discussions ongoing between Lebanese goverment and Syrian provisional government to secure the border and stop the clashes. Allegedly, Hezbollah used the tensions and confusion to launch raids on Syrian territory.

# DEIR EZZOR INSURGENCY

Soldiers of the MoD launched several raids in the Deir Ezzor region, in areas under control of the provisional government. The raids followed a wave of insurgency and attacks against military points of the MoD, allegedly by smuggling networks and militias aligned with Hezbollah or with Iran. It seems there is no direct relation between the insurgency in Deir Ezzor and the insurgency in coastal areas, but in both cases Assad loyalist elements seem to be involved in one way or another.

# HALT ON TURKISH ATTACKS?

On Sunday 16th of March a Turkish drone attacked a family home in the Kobane countryside killing both parents and 7 children, with only two children surviving with serious injuries. Many protests denouncing the attack took place all across north-east Syria. Two days after the massacre, the attacks of SNA and the Turkish army slowed down to a point that in the last days, no new attacks are reported. This pause could be a temporary phenomenon, but it comes against the backdrop of the SDF-Syrian provisional government talks. Turkey and the SNA appeared to halt attacks on March 19, which was the same day that the Syrian interim government met with the SDF at al Shaddadi base in Hasakah Province to continue negotiations over the SDF’s integration into the Syrian army.

# ISRAEL ATTACKS

Israel continued its attacks on Syrian military positions, further advancing their occupation in southern Syria. Some airstrikes are claimed to be targeting military installations in southern Syria, which were allegedly being repurposed by military personal, and becoming a potential threat to Israel. Military occupation forces entered several new villages of the Quneitra region. Besides the expansion of the military occupation, they launched airstrikes next to the Lebanese border, allegedly targeting Hezbollah militias. The Israeli air force also bombed the Palmyra military airport in central Syria in several raids.

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# Signature of an agreement SDF - Provisional Government

On Monday, March 10, SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and Syrian President Ahmad al-Shar’a sign an agreement formalizing what was already discussed and confirming cooperation towards a shared security framework. It ensures Kurdish political rights and paves the way for integration of major institutions. DAANES institutions back the agreement gladly, hoping that it will put an end to the different conflicts like the clashes erupted on the coast, will safeguard rights of Kurds, and will enable the return of IDPs and refugees to Afrin and other occupied territories. In the following days, the UN and relevant international state actors, such as Gulf states, European states, and US welcomed the SDF-Syrian government agreement.

# Aftermatch of Coastal insurgence

After few days of coordinated insurgent attacks on the coastal region of Latakia, the stronghold of Assad loyalists, forces of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) are, more or less,in control of the situation. Several insurgents had been killed or arrested in wide security operations, as well as several fighters linked to the MoD, mostly caught in ambushes by the insurgents. Many civilians, mostly Alawite population, have been killed or forced to flee looking for shelter in the Russian military base. Security operations continue, combing the insurgent areas. Insurgent attacks, even if not in the scale that they had been, also continue. Interim president al-Shara made declaration briefly acknowledged accusations of extrajudicial killings by HTS-led forces and promised that those who “exceeded the powers of the state” will be held accountable. Shara also appointed two Alawites and several competent, professional judges to a committee to investigate the crimes committed by government troops.

# Provisional Constitution of Syria

Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara signed a provisional constitution on March 13, claiming to initiate a five-year transition period. The document is based on Islamic jurisprudence, remarking that the president of Syria must be Muslim. The constitution defends the freedoms of opinion, expression, information, publication and press, also defends religious freedom. The Constitutional Committee emphasized that the document ensures a separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. However, it ensures a lot of powers to the president, who will appoint a third of the "Peoples Assembly" and select a committee that will appoint the other two thirds. The president will also select the seven members of the Supreme Constitutional Court, also have right to declare state of emergency with the approval of the National Security Council, formed by the minsters of Defense, Interior, Intelligence and Foreign affairs. This grants al-Shara a massive influence over the formation and direction of the Syrian state. The SDC and other institutions of the DAANES, including the opposition party of ENKS, made declarations rejecting this constitution and denouncing how it perpetuates the presidential model of the Assad regime, not reflecting the plurality of Syria. Druze authorities also made declarations in the same direction.

# Turkey continue on the offensive

After the agreement between Mazlum Abdi and Ahmed al-Shara, there was a question of how much this implies the end of hostilities between SNA and SDF. But clearly nothing really changed on the ground. Turkey continued their attacks with planes and drones over the Eufrates region around Tishreen dam, were the civilian protests still ongoing. There have been renewed attacks with heavy weapons on differnet points of the M4 like Til Temir and Ain Issa frontlines. Turkish foreign minister made declarations declaring that will monitor closely the implementations of the agreements with SDF, calling to make no concessions for any attempt of self-administration.

# Continuing repatriations from Al-Hol camp to Iraq

After Iraq halted repatriations from Iraqi citizens in al-Hol camp for a short period, and following coordinated efforts between DANNES and the Iraqi state, more than 600 Iraqi former arrested had been allowed to return to Iraq. This also comes after The provisional government announced that they are ready to take control of the ISIS prisons currently under control of SDF.

# Points of agreement signed by SDF and the provisional government:

Political Participation – Full representation and rights for all Syrian communities, including Kurds, in state institutions based on merit rather than sectarian or ethnic background.
Kurdish Rights – Recognition of the Kurdish community as an integral part of Syria, ensuring constitutional rights and citizenship protections.
Security and Stability – A ceasefire across Syrian territories, aiming to reduce hostilities and facilitate political dialogue.
Institutional Integration – The merging of all civil and military institutions in northeast Syria into the national framework, including border crossings, airports, and energy resources.
Refugee Return – Guarantees for the safe return of displaced Syrians to their homes under government protection.
Sovereignty Protection – Joint efforts to counter external threats, including armed groups and foreign interventions that destabilize Syria.
Combating Extremism – Enhanced cooperation in counterterrorism efforts against ISIS and other extremist factions.
Ending Division and Sectarian Rhetoric – Rejecting hate speech and ensuring national reconciliation.

# Evaluation

The recent agreement between Mazlum Abdi and Ahmed al-Shara, happening at the same time than the massacres against Alawite population, leaves a bitter taste. The agreement brings nothing new, nothing more than what was already discussed. It is the formalization on paper to reach common agreements for Syria. It takes a step to make sure that no national-scale decisions and talks are made without people of northeastern Syria. Still, it is hard to see the future of the revolution through the large scale moves of state-level diplomacy.

At the same time, we need to ask ourselves: what would we like to see? What is the alternative? What could be done in this situation? Is there any better way to proceed, something that aligns better with anarchists values and respects the will and the needs of the people of north-east Syria? Honestly, these are very difficult questions.

We need to reflect what all this means. What it means for the people here, wearied by war, with the Turkish threats of a full scale invasion still looming? What it means for the revolution, with the collapse of the Assad regime but with a new authotitarian goverment rising over the same structures of nation-state? And also what it means for us, revolutionary anarchists who committed to support and defend this revolution?

In comparison with everything around it and beyond, NE Syria is clearly the most exciting political proposal in the region. Can it survive the war, the lack of resources, the attacks from all sides, the cooptation Can it avoid collapse and annihilation? Can people defend what they fought and died for, and live their lives in dignity? Time is desperately needed to ensure positive answers to these questions. And the moves we see in past weeks do buy the revolution some time. What we are trying to do here defies th logic of capitalist modernity, and this is not an easy thing to do. And as every revolution, whatever happens will bring lessons for the next ones to come.

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# Evaluation

First of all, we want to share a self-criticism for not sharing our weekly update last week. We included some relevant events from past week in the present update. A combination of technical difficulties, shortcomings in coordination and other relevant works prevented us from curating a coherent update to share last week. We consider this task an important work to do. We value the trust you give us by following our channels, and we want to keep up with the commitments we agreed. Nevertheless, we are not professional journalists or analysts, and have limited capacities and resources. We are revolutionary anarchist militants keeping up with the duties we committed to: support, defend and expand the revolutionary developments achieved in northeastern Syria.

About the situation on the ground, as the recent escalation in Latakia region unfolds, the military forces of the transitional government are reacting as everyone expected them to do. The Salafist elements of HTS together with other Islamist militias of SNA are massacring Alawite people and inciting ethnic hate and revenge. Al-Sharaa's measured declarations to simulate control of the situation are just a performance. Nevertheless, his recent statements about conspiracies and plans to sow discord and instability in Syria, may have some foundations besides just diverting public attention. Russian elements have been negotiating with the transitional government, but they probably kept connections with what remains of the military of the ousted regime. The scale and coordination of the attacks may suggest some external support for the insurgents. The fast reaction of Russian army providing aid and humanitarian support to displaced Alawites is an indicator that they have clear interest to keep presence in the region, working to gain support from the local population. How much are they offering a solution to the problem they themselves created is a matter of speculation for now.

In any case, this escalation of tensions can lead to clashes even in other regions. Different forces in opposition the new government might find an opportunity to challenge their rule, pushing back to gain better positions in these moments of chaos. Also other Islamist groups may use this situation to incite hate and push for further escalation to advance their agendas. As we write these lines, we are following reports on attacks being repelled by security forces in Sheikh Maqsoud, the Kurdish neighborhood in the city of Aleppo.

In the geopolitical board, the "power vacuum" of Syria is clearly unleashing waves that will influence the region for decades to come. Turkey in the north and Israel in the south are trying to use this situation to expand their influence, entering in a race for hegemony in Middle east that is now being played in Syria. This creates and interesting contradiction for US, since Turkey being a NATO member will oblige them to defend Turkish forces in case of conflict with Israel. But we all know that in such a conflict US will align with Israel and not with Turkey, questioning the value of the whole NATO alliance. Such a situation still far away from taking place, but it is probably what Russia would like to see, and their presence in Syria is not over yet. How all those things will play out, especially now with a narcissitic clown in the White house, is still unknown.

But going back to the ground level, while those terrible massacres are happening on the Syrian coast and another escalation of Syrian civil war is looming over us, the celebrations of 8 of March brought the women of northeastern Syria out to the streets from Heseke to Raqqa, From Qamishlo to Deir Ezzor. Women's Protection Units (YPJ) held a military ceremony and reaffirmed its resolve to build democratic Syria with the commitment to the principle of "Woman, Life, Freedom". Women, the leading force behind revolution of northeastern Syria, are and will be in the forefront of unfolding events in Syria and elsewhere - including the resistance of Tishreen dam which, as we speak, holds strong and doesn't let Turkish army and their proxies pass to the other shore of the Euphrates.

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# Uprisings in coastal areas

In the last days, a new wave of insurgent attacks against the military forces of HTS spread around Latakia, near the strongholds of the ousted Assad regime. The situation spiraled out of control, with protests and massacres taking place. The new Syrian army is undertaking the biggest security operation of their short history, with newly created units deployed to secure the area. Insurgent cells set up ambushes and small attacks on several checkpoints, and Alawites are organizing protests to denounce the brutalities they suffer. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights is reporting over a 1000 killed in the ongoing clashes. Some Islamist groups linked to the SNA, not yet integrated in the new Syrian Army, are also deploying in the region. Videos of massacres against Alawite population are spreading in social media while many actors, from the DAANES to the UN, call for an end of hostilities. The transitional government forces are now in control of the main populated regions of Latakia, but in rural areas insurgency attacks and security operations continue. Senior officers of the ousted regime are being captured, others are leading insurgent groups and calling for negotiations with the government. The group called "Syrian popular resistance" claimed some of the attacks against government forces, but even if several attacks are coordinated at the same time it seems unlikely that there is any unified insurgent organization. Transitional government forces also deployed alongside Lebanon border to prevent Hezbollah to support the insurgency, despite Hezbollah stating they have nothing to do with it. A brutal response from security forces, targeting not just the insurgent groups but the Alawite population in general, will probably spark more resentment fueling further escalation.

# No government transition after the "National dialog conference"

On February 24th a 2-day conference was held in the presidential palace of Damascus, with more than 500 people invited to attend. Nevertheless, the invitations were sent less than 48 before the event, making any meaningful participation quite difficult. The invited delegates were mostly figures close to HTS and there was an absence of representation from women, minorities and other political forces. At the end of the conference a final statement was shared, echoing the already announced goals of the transitional government. The conference became a process to legitimize a constitutional committee that will write a provisional constitution for Syria that will need to be approved by the provisional president of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa. An interim legislative council will assume temporary legislative duties until elections will be held for a permanent legislature. Al-Sharaa implied that the interim government would be responsible to appoint the members of these two bodies.

# Alternative national dialogue conference in Raqqa

Political entities of Northeast Syria not invited to the "National dialog conference", organized an alternative conference in Raqqa. More than 300 representatives of ethnic minorities and political forces not invited to the conference in Damascus joined this alternative conference, calling for a decentralized and democratic Syria. The conference's final statement calls to apply the system of democratic autonomy of northeastern Syria as a model to build a pluralistic and democratic country.

# Statement of Öcalan

At the end of February the delegation that visited Abdullah Ocalan shared a statement calling for a peace process in Turkey. The statement called the PKK to lay down weapons and organize a congress to dissolve the Party. The next day PKK central committee shared a statement welcoming the call of Ocalan and declaring a unilateral ceasefire, urging the Turkish state to initiate a process of democratization needed for peace negotiations to happen. They also called for the liberation of Ocalan, pointing out that only he can lead a congress where PKK can take such important decisions as laying down weapons and dissolving itself, putting the ball in Turkey's court. The AKP government announced that it will not negotiate with PKK.

# Reaction of SDF and PYD to Öcalan's announcement

Mazlum Abdi welcomed the message of Abdullah Ocalan and stated that the call for PKK to disarm doesn't apply to SDF, and that it will continue its work to defend the people of northeastern Syria against the military threats of Turkish forces. The spokesperson of PYD announced that “if the reasons for carrying weapons disappear, we will lay them down,” implying that the SDF will not disarm until Turkey and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) cease attacks on the SDF in northeastern Syria.

# Southern Syria and the Druze question

The situation in southern Syria was going on a path to normalization with the transitional government forces. "Men of dignity", the main Druze armed faction, together with other smaller groups, reached an agreement to establish Suwaydawi-led security forces under interim Syrian government control in Suwayda Province. The Druze militias and interim government agreed that local leaders and residents from Suwayda would comprise the province’s security units, although it is unclear if Suwaydawis will have a majority presence in the units or if the units will only be comprised of Suwaydawis. With this agreement HTS forces were allowed to deploy in the region that before they were not allowed to access. This came with the ongoing escalation of Israel aggression in the region, that has been using the protection of the Druze community as an excuse to legitimize their deployment and extension of the "security zone", building new military bases beyond their already occupied areas. IDF also conducted new ground operations to destroy military targets in further regions of southern Syria.

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# Ongoing clashes in Euphrates region

Heavy clashes continue to take place in the western shore of the Eufrates river around Tishreen Dam and Qereqozah bridge. Turkish planes and drones had been targeting SDF positions together with continued attacks of heavy weapons, as new waves of Turkish proxies launched offensives against SDF positions. The civilian vigil that started on January 8th continues, with new convoys arriving every few days. HTS forces recently deployed forces in Jarablus, near the Euphrates river and next to the Turkish border, in convoys that arrived from Turkish territory into the border city.

# Preparations for the "national dialog conference"

The HTS aligned preparatory committee for the "national dialog conference" have been holding meetings in Damascus with delegates from different provinces of Syria. Anti-Kurdish statements had been made by the president of the committee, that made clear that neither SDF nor PYD will be invited to the "national dialog conference". The participation to those meetings has been therefore controlled by that committee, that made public statements after the meetings concerning the provinces of Raqqa, Hasakah and Deir Ezzor calling for the dissolution of SDF. A video was shared on social media allegedly showing an SDF/DAANES delegate being expelled from one of these sessions. ENKS, political rival of PYD and in opposition to SDF, also criticized the decisions of holding those meetings outside SDF controlled territories and with very limited scope of participation.

# Efforts to return Iraqi nationals from al-Hol camp

A new group of Iraqis sheltered in Hol Camp, hosting families captured in the campaign against the caliphate of ISIS, returned to their country. This process is part of the joint work by the Autonomous Administration and the Iraqi Parliament's Committee on Migration, Displacement and Community Reconciliation. The new group, which is the fifth to leave the camp since the beginning of 2025, consists of 618 people (167 families). The Iraqi administration will reportedly resettle these migrants, who have returned voluntarily, to Jeda Camp in Nineveh. Since 2022, 22 Iraqi groups have left Hol Camp and returned to their country.

# On economy and HTS unfulfilled promises

At a time when Syria’s economy is struggling with inflation, currency devaluation, and rising unemployment, a recent report issued by the Syrian Central Bank on the country’s general inflation rate of 2024 is questioned by several economists, dismissing the Central Bank’s numbers as inaccurate and unreliable.
The head of the Chamber of Industry in Damascus also criticized the Syrian provisional government for their unfulfilled promises to support the industrial sector and incentivize economy. After the fall of the Assad regime, 100,000 Syrians returned from the bordering countries. In a context where it is already hard to maintain the jobs of industrial workers, the lack of measures to answer the need of the newcomers will deepen the humanitarian and economical crisis already ongoing in Syria. On the other side, the announcement of the EU to lift the sanctions on energy, transport and banking on Monday 24th of February can bring important economical changes.

# Trade unions against Syrian government's decisions

The Syrian provisional government fired 400,000 workers connected to services and administration of the Syrian State. This was presented as part of a "government restructuring plan", at a time when Syria’s economy is struggling with inflation, currency devaluation, and rising unemployment. Damascus workers’ unions organized demonstrations to protest the decision, calling for a suspension of the dismissals and the creation of independent review committees to reassess the process.

# Tribal clashes growing in Deir Ezzor

Inhabitants of Deir ez zor are witnessing a surge in deadly clan clashes, increasing local insecurity and heightening residents’ fears, that already left nearly 20 dead and more than 100 injured by gunshots. Most of the victims are civilians uninvolved in the clashes. Community development initiatives promoting dialogue and reconciliation among tribes are unsuccessful, partly due to the fear of repression and increase of violence. Some civilians of the region recently called for “support from local and international organizations to motivate residents to work together”.

# HTS and the of Southern Operation Room

Banyan Hariri, commander of the Southern Operations Room and member of HTS since 2018, has been promoted to colonel and assigned as commander of the military forces in the region of Hawran. His forces from the Southern Operations Room are being merged an integrated under the Defense Ministry together with soldiers of the SAA who fought on the ranks the dissolved Assad regime. The region of Hawran include Daraa and Suweyda, neighboring with the occupied Golan heights and the newly expanded "security zone" of Israel. This process is also happening together with increased security operations of the provisional government against old regime loyalists and drug dealers.

# New military council in Suweyda

In Suweyda, the police command has been reactivated in coordination with the provisional government, and a similar process to resettle soldiers of the SAA started. After meeting with delegates from the provisional government, Druze leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri declared that men from Suweyda joining the army will serve in their regions, and that those who don't want to join military service will continue their civilian lives. Allegedly, on February 22nd, a statement of a new military council of Suweyda was shared on social media, rejecting the integration of their forces in the ministry of defense of the HTS provisional government. We are not sure yet what this implies.

# Israel not-anymore-temporal security zone

Israel defense minister declared that two military posts on mount Hermon and 7 more in the newly occupied "extended buffer zone" will be permanent. Netanyahu called for a demilitarization of the southern Syria and Israel intentions to not allow military forces of HTS provisional government deploy on the areas south of Damascus. Netanyahu expressed concerns about the safety of the Druze community, stating that they won't tolerate threats against them.

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"10° anniversario della liberazione di #Kobane, la città baluardo del confederalismo democratico, simbolo della resistenza popolare contro il fascismo e il fondamentalismo di #Daesh."

#Resistenza #Kurdistan #Erdogan #28gennaio

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Sieben Jahre Haft für Kritik am Umgang der kurdischen Behörden mit den türkischen Luftangriffen in der irakischen Region #Kurdistan: Setzt Euch für den #Journalisten Qahraman #Shukri ein! https://www.amnesty.de/mitmachen/urgent-action/irak-siebenjaehrige-haftstrafe-bestaetigt-2024-04-26?j=273772&sfmc_sub=8711246&l=45_HTML&u=4698067&mid=536000658&jb=1001

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Ellas nos hablan de la revolución de #Rojava y como consiguió su autonomía durante la guerra de #Siria en la que las milicias kurdas combatieron el #régimen sirio y el #EstadoIslamico. Su #constitucion se aprobó en enero de 2014, basándose en los principios de confederalismo democrático, #igualdad de #género y tolerancia étnica y religiosa.

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Quota abolition a "stab" to minorities in #Kurdistan (like #Assyrians and #Turkmen) they call for court reversal @kurdistan

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"Il 2024 in #Iran è iniziato com’era finito l’anno precedente, con una serie impressionante di impiccagioni.
A gennaio, secondo Iran Human Rights, sono state oltre 70."

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Demonstration und Protestkette am 17. Februar 2024 in München

Warum wir gegen die Münchner „Sicherheitskonferenz“ (Siko) protestieren

Wie schon seit 60 Jahren treffen sich im Februar 2024 #Staatsvertreter,# Militärs und #Rüstungskonzerne zur Münchner „Sicherheitskonferenz“ (Siko) im Bayerischen Hof. Bei dieser #Privatveranstaltung, die u.a. mit #Steuergeldern finanziert wird, ging es nie um #Sicherheit, sondern immer um die #Machtinteressen der NATO und ihrer Mitgliedstaaten – besonders die der deutschen #Bundesregierung, die eine militaristische „#Zeitenwende“ losgetreten hat und nun das ganze Land „kriegstüchtig“ machen will.

Heute organisiert die Bundesregierung die größte #Aufrüstung seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg und schickt #Waffen in #Kriegsgebiete. Das bedeutet: #Wettrüsten, #Konfrontation, #Krieg – bis hin zum #Atomkrieg. Auf der Siko wird diese #Gewaltspirale als „Sicherheit“ verkauft.

Die Siko soll nicht ungestört stattfinden. Mit einer #Protestkette durch die Fußgängerzone und einer Demo, die das Luxushotel symbolisch umzingelt (Stachus – Odeonsplatz – Marienplatz), organisieren wir unsere Proteste.

Für #Bildung und #Soziales statt #Panzer und Kriege!
Wenn es nach NATO und Bundesregierung geht, sollen mindestens zwei Prozent des BIP ab 2024 für Rüstung und Krieg ausgegeben werden. Das wären derzeit rund 85 Milliarden EUR. Zusammen mit den im #Haushaltsentwurf 2024 vorgesehenen Ausgaben für #Verteidigung (52 Mrd. EUR) und den "#Militärhilfen" für die #Ukraine (11 Mrd. EUR) und den geplanten Ausgaben aus dem "#Sondervermögen #Bundeswehr" (20 Mrd. EUR), wird – gemessen am #Gesamthaushalt – fast jeder fünfte Euro ins #Militär gesteckt.

Zum Vergleich: In Deutschland wächst jedes fünfte Kind in #Armut auf. Für die #Kindergrundsicherung sind im #Bundeshaushalt 2024 nur zwei Milliarden Euro vorgesehen, während die #Sozialverbände das Zehnfache an Bedarf veranschlagen.

Der einzige Posten, der erhöht wird, ist der #Militärhaushalt. Das Geld, das die Bundesregierung in die Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Kriegen steckt, fehlt bei der Absicherung selbst der grundlegendsten Bedürfnisse von Kindern.

Den Organisatoren der Siko gehen die „immer noch unzureichende[n] neue[n] Verteidigungsausgaben“ nicht weit genug. Wir protestieren gegen diese beispiellose #Geldverschwendung angesichts der sozialen Missstände in Deutschland und auf der ganzen Welt!

Für #Völkerrecht statt Faustrecht!
Statt den globalen Herausforderungen mit friedlichen Mitteln zu begegnen, setzen die Macher der Siko auf Gewalt. Doch um globale Herausforderungen zu bewältigen, benötigt die Menschheit den Willen zur Kooperation sowie eine Stärkung der Vereinten Nationen (UN) und anderer Foren, die einen Dialog ermöglichen. Diese Foren werden jedoch von #Propagandaveranstaltungen wie der Siko untergraben. Nicht erst seit der Ausladung #Russlands und des #Irans ist das Motto der Siko „Frieden durch Dialog” eine Farce. Ohne Kontrolle und ohne völkerrechtliche Legitimation werden Absprachen getroffen, die internationale Abkommen und Institutionen aushebeln. Stattdessen werden auf der Siko unter Ausschluss der Weltöffentlichkeit internationale Beschlüsse, wie z.B. das Pariser #Klimaabkommen oder die Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung der UN, zunichtegemacht. Denn die Waffen, die hier verkauft werden, und die Militärübungen, -kooperationen und -einsätze, die hier geplant werden, zerstören #Klima, #Umwelt und Menschenleben.

#Fluchtursachen bekämpfen, nicht Geflüchtete!
In Europa stehen heute mehr Mauern als je zuvor. Mit militärischer Gewalt wird an EU-#Außengrenzen gegen Geflüchtete vorgegangen, die vor dem Entzug ihrer Lebensgrundlagen fliehen. Das Mittelmeer wurde von der EU zu einem Massengrab gemacht.

Diejenigen, die es allen tödlichen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz schaffen, in Deutschland einen #Asylantrag zu stellen, kommen mit großer Mehrheit aus den Regionen, wo NATO-Staaten Krieg führen: #Syrien und #Afghanistan. Der Wertewesten entzieht sich seiner Verantwortung für die von ihm verursachten Krisen, die Folgen postkolonialer Ausbeutung, den Klimawandel und eine imperialistische Weltwirtschaftsordnung.

Auch deshalb gehen wir gegen die Siko auf die Straße – denn für die Siko sind Flüchtlinge nur ein „Faustpfand in der Politik der (Groß-)Mächte“. Entgegen den aktuellen rassistischen Debatten um schnellere Abschiebungen und Haftlagern an EU-Außengrenzen fordern wir die Beseitigung von Fluchtursachen. Denn Krieg ist die Fluchtursache Nummer eins!

Für Kooperation statt Konfrontation!
Die #Machtverhältnisse auf der Welt verändern sich, weg von der Dominanz des „Westens“, hin zu einem Erstarken unterdrückter Länder, die sich um den „systemischen Rivalen“ #China gruppieren (vgl. China-Strategie der Bundesregierung).

Doch die Ewiggestrigen wollen ihren überholten #Weltherrschaftsanspruch nicht aufgeben. #Wirtschaftssanktionen sollen die Konkurrenten brechen und schwören das alte Lager auf den Konflikt mit den aufstrebenden Mächten ein. Denn im Sinne des militärischen und politischen Zusammenhalts und Machterhalts der NATO darf es keinen Frieden geben.

Deshalb werden Konflikte und Kriege, wie in der Ukraine oder #Taiwan, in Kauf genommen und sogar angeheizt – bis es knallt!

Statt die Länder des globalen Südens weiter ausbeuten, statt Stellvertreter- und Bürgerkriege, statt neuer Lagerbildung und Konfrontation fordern wir eine weltweite friedliche und solidarische Kooperation auf Augenhöhe.

Für eine zukunftsorientierte und menschenfreundliche Politik!
Wir stehen für all das, was auf der Siko verschwiegen oder ignoriert wird! Die Aufgaben, denen die Menschheit gegenübersteht, sind Klimawandel, Artensterben, Umweltzerstörung und Hungersnöte. Kriege sind keine Lösung. Und die Münchner #Sicherheitskonferenz ist kein Ort, an dem ernsthaft um Lösungen für diese Probleme gerungen wird, ganz im Gegenteil.

Wir fordern eine lebenswerte Zukunft, nicht ihre Zerstörung. Wir fordern die Beendigung der #Kriege, #Bürgerkriege und gewaltsamen #Konflikte – auch derer, die nicht im medialen Fokus stehen, wie beispielsweise im #Sudan, #Äthiopien, #Jemen, #Kurdistan.

Wir stehen auf der Seite der Menschen, die weltweit gegen #Unterdrückung, #Ausbeutung, #Ungleichheit und die Errichtung neuer Grenzen kämpfen.

Unsere Forderungen:

- Abrüsten statt Aufrüsten!
- Steuergelder für Sozialsysteme, Gesundheits- und Bildungswesen, Klima-, Arten- und Umweltschutz, ÖPNV, Flüchtlings- und Welthungerhilfe statt für Panzer und Bomben
- Verhandeln statt schießen!
- Keine Beteiligung an Kriegen und Beendigung aller Auslandseinsätze der Bundeswehr!
- Schließung von US- und NATO-Stützpunkten in Deutschland zur (Drohnen-)kriegsführung!
- Bleiberecht für alle Menschen!
- EU-Asylreform aufhalten! Abschaffung der EU-„Grenzschutz“-Behörde Frontex!
- Aufnahme von Geflüchteten und Gewährung des Menschenrechts auf Asyl bei Gleichbehandlung unabhängig vom Herkunftsland, auch für Kriegsdienstverweigerer und Deserteure!
- Stopp aller Waffenlieferungen und Rüstungsexporte!
- Schluss aller Exporte der deutschen Rüstungsindustrie!
- Keine militärische Verlängerung des Ukraine-Kriegs!
- Ausstieg aus der „nuklearen Teilhabe“!
- Beitritt zum UN-Atomwaffenverbotsvertrag!
- US-Atomwaffen raus aus Deutschland!
- Stärkung der Vereinten Nationen (UN) und des Völkerrechts!

Umzingelung der Kriegstreiber

Wir brauchen Ihre Unterstützung: Bringen Sie sich bei unseren Protesten ein und/oder unterstützen Sie uns mit einer Spende.

Bitte beachten Sie unseren Bündniskonsens

Die Organisationen des Aktionsbündnis gegen die NATO-Sicherheitskonferenz arbeiten auf antifaschistischer Grundlage und wenden sich entschieden gegen nationalistische, militaristische, völkische, rassistische, homophobe, antisemitische oder rechtspopulistisch-islamophobe Inhalte. Gruppen, die mit Organisationen, die oben genannte Inhalte vertreten, regelmäßig und organisiert zusammenarbeiten, können nicht Mitglied im Bündnis sein. Der Kampf um Frieden und gegen Krieg und Aufrüstung ist seinem Wesen nach international. Darum weisen wir Tendenzen und Äußerungen im Sinne der hier genannten ideologischen Richtungen schärfstens zurück und schließen Menschen und Organisationen, die oben genannte Inhalte in Wort, Schrift und/oder Bild verbreiten, von unserer Versammlung aus. Außerdem bitten wir, bei unseren Versammlungen das Mitführen von Nationalstaatsflaggen zu unterlassen. Unsere Proteste werden von Menschen verschiedenster ethnischer Herkunft, Hautfarbe, weltanschaulicher, politischer, kultureller und sexueller Orientierung getragen. Niemand von ihnen darf diskriminiert werden.

Aktionsbündnis gegen die NATO-Sicherheitskonferenz

Via:
https://www.trueten.de/archives/13095-Kriegstreiber-unerwuenscht!.html
#Sicherheitskonferenz 2024

#Kriegstreiber #München #AntiSiko
#NATO #OTAN #Frieden

Rojava: "The Democratic Union Party #PYD, the leading political party among Syrian Kurds, reflects on the establishment of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria #DAANES on its 10th anniversary amid ongoing struggles."

https://medyanews.net/autonomous-administration-of-ne-syria-celebrates-10-years-amid-ongoing-struggles/

#Rojava #Kurds #feminisms #Syria #Kurdistan

#Abschiebung in den #Terrorstaat #Iran #Spanien #Asyl #Kurdistan #Kurden #ShameOnEU https://taz.de/Abschiebung-von-Spanien-nach-Iran/!5960439/
Die spanische Regierung ließ den 26-jährigen kurdischen Aktivisten aus Iran sowie seine schwangere Frau Zeinab und den sieben Jahre alten Sohn am Freitagmorgen von Spanien zwangsdeportieren. https://taz.de/Abschiebung-von-Spanien-nach-Iran/!5960439/