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#Kurdistan turc : Le pari risqué de la paix
Après des gestes purement symboliques, une loi vient d’être votée en #Turquie pour mettre fin à la guerre entre l’État et la guérilla du #PKK. Ce cadre de paix est une stratégie de la gauche #kurde (...)
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Iran attacks Kurdish Iranian opposition group in Iraq
Iran carried out a new attack on a Kurdish Iranian opposition group in the Kurdistan Region of northern…
#Conflict #Conflicts #War #Iran #Iraq #Israel #kurdistan #Kurds #middleeast #middleeastcrisis
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/281684/ Iran attacks Kurdish Iranian opposition group in Iraq #Iran #Iraq #Kurdistan #Kurds
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Monthly higlights, August 2026
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# FINALIZATION OF SDF INTEGRATION PROCESS
In the end of August Mazlum Ebdi announced the completion of the integration of SDF into the new Syrian army, composed of 3 divisions in Hasakah and 1 in Kobane. The integration of Asayish in the ministry of interior is undergoing some new developments as well, with YPJ integrating in it as well as a new Asayish structure in Afrin.
# CLASHES ON THE RETURN OF SEREKANIYE
Hundreds of displaced families from Serekaniye returned to their homes at the beginning of August, but they were halted by remanent groups of SNA militias and other pro-Turkish groups, who attack the convoy upon its arrival. Men armed with knifes and sticks, some even with firearms, charged against Kurdish civilians screaming anti-Kurdish slogans and threatening to kill them. Several people were injured, and the attacks continued over night. In many Kurdish cities demonstrations took place to denounce those attacks.
# ISRAEL BOMB AL-ZUHUR AIRBASE
On August 19 Israel bombed the al-Zuhur airbase, where the Turkish army was planning to transport military equipment. The attacks took place when the base was empty, and Israel claimed it followed warnings issued to the Turkey to prevent military build up in Syria. The Syrian government denounced the attack, the US also criticized it. It is one more example of the growing tensions between Turkey and Israel in Syria.
# NORMALIZATION OF SYRIA
The US removed Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list. With this restrictions on banking and finance are also lifted. Global electronic payments, eg. with MasterCard, can now be done in Syria.
Framework law in Turkish parliament
On August 10 the Turkish parliament approved a law to proceed with the peace process and dissolution of PKK. The law provides some legal frame for PKK member to not be prosecuted if they lay down weapons, insisting that it does not apply to those accused of "specific serious crimes" neither high rank PKK members. It does not address any Kurdish demands for political and cultural rights, but is being presented as a first step for the ongoing negotiations on the peace process.-----------------------------------------------------------------
EVALUATION
# ON RIGHTS ON PAPER, REALITY ON THE GROUND
Al-Sharaa's Presidential Decree 13 recognized Kurdish as a national language and permits Kurdish-language education. On the surface, that's a big deal. In practice, though, the gap between the decree and what's actually happening is where the real tension lives. The August 30 protests at Rojava University and the 4,265 teachers in Afrin and eastern Aleppo facing an uncertain future make it clear that even a year on, Kurdish-language education is quietly being eroded. Crucially, none of these rights are anchored in a constitution, and Kurdish representatives weren't at the table when the constitutional drafting process kicked off in March 2025. That's not a great foundation for reconciliation.
The Kurdish project isn't over, but it's narrowing or shifting from a model of territorial administration toward a much more constrained negotiation over cultural rights, local governance, and administrative competences. If that process keeps stalling without real progress for Kurds, it risks setting a precedent that other minority communities in Syria will end up facing.
# ON THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE
Integration has also meant a noticeably worse economic situation in the northeast. The region was never rich, but it had a degree of self-reliance — oil revenue, local trade, its own management. Since the handover to Damascus, fuel subsidies have been cut, drinking water is a growing problem in several areas, and prices have been climbing. DAANES kept things as stable as it could with the resources it had; now that the central government is in charge, basic services and access to critical resources have become a much bigger issue than they were before.
# ON THE SDF'S DISSOLUTION
Internally and abroad, the SDF's dissolution was framed as a "historic" moment. From the DAANES side, the picture is a lot more complicated. The SDF had been the largest organized military force outside Damascus's control for over a decade, and its dismantling wasn't really a negotiation so much as an imposition. The strong influence of Turkey, not just the government of al-Sharaa but also on the diplomatic US mission in middle east, has been critical. Erdogan attempts to get a green light for a big operation in northern Syria against SDF was not a secret. To avoid that and prevent such a doomsday scenario for the Kurdish population in Syria, SDF sat on the negotiation table to salvage certain degree of autonomy from SDF forces. The final agreement resulted in the integration of SDF in divisions local divisions (3 in Hassakah, 1 in Kobane), keeping their command structures and their territorial integrity. Assayish (civil defense forces) got integrated in the ministry of interior in a similar deal, keeping also local autonomy. After months of negotiations about the role of YPJ in the new Syria, it finally got integrated in the ministry of interior, not in the military forces as intended.
The final agreements translate into big concessions with not many gains. Some basic recognition of cultural and political identity of the Kurdish people has been acknowledged by the new Syrian government, with Newroz recognized as a national holiday and Kurdish language as a subject in schools. On the ground, we can see many Kurds discontent with the results, deepening resentment and questioning the legitimacy of the new government. The self-administration and SDF showed their commitment to protect Kurdish lives, accepting to dissolve in order to avoid war. Now all the efforts on building autonomy are gonna be put to real test. The grassroots organizing, with hundreds of local communes, academies and cooperatives, were to become the main vehicles of transformation of a democratic society.
Rojava never aimed to become an independent part of Syria. It aimed to develop the revolutionary practices and blueprints to become a free society. Not just for Syria, not just for Kurdistan, but beyond. After a decade and a half of revolutionary process, with all the victories and the losses, a new balance of power emerged in Syria. The revolutionary movement learned a lot, the Kurdish Liberation Movement is now recognized internationally as a leading force and guidance for revolutionaries all around the world. Now is time to put once again all lessons learned in practice.
Revolutionary greetings 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly higlights, August 2026
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# FINALIZATION OF SDF INTEGRATION PROCESS
In the end of August Mazlum Ebdi announced the completion of the integration of SDF into the new Syrian army, composed of 3 divisions in Hasakah and 1 in Kobane. The integration of Asayish in the ministry of interior is undergoing some new developments as well, with YPJ integrating in it as well as a new Asayish structure in Afrin.
# CLASHES ON THE RETURN OF SEREKANIYE
Hundreds of displaced families from Serekaniye returned to their homes at the beginning of August, but they were halted by remanent groups of SNA militias and other pro-Turkish groups, who attack the convoy upon its arrival. Men armed with knifes and sticks, some even with firearms, charged against Kurdish civilians screaming anti-Kurdish slogans and threatening to kill them. Several people were injured, and the attacks continued over night. In many Kurdish cities demonstrations took place to denounce those attacks.
# ISRAEL BOMB AL-ZUHUR AIRBASE
On August 19 Israel bombed the al-Zuhur airbase, where the Turkish army was planning to transport military equipment. The attacks took place when the base was empty, and Israel claimed it followed warnings issued to the Turkey to prevent military build up in Syria. The Syrian government denounced the attack, the US also criticized it. It is one more example of the growing tensions between Turkey and Israel in Syria.
# NORMALIZATION OF SYRIA
The US removed Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list. With this restrictions on banking and finance are also lifted. Global electronic payments, eg. with MasterCard, can now be done in Syria.
Framework law in Turkish parliament
On August 10 the Turkish parliament approved a law to proceed with the peace process and dissolution of PKK. The law provides some legal frame for PKK member to not be prosecuted if they lay down weapons, insisting that it does not apply to those accused of "specific serious crimes" neither high rank PKK members. It does not address any Kurdish demands for political and cultural rights, but is being presented as a first step for the ongoing negotiations on the peace process.-----------------------------------------------------------------
EVALUATION
# ON RIGHTS ON PAPER, REALITY ON THE GROUND
Al-Sharaa's Presidential Decree 13 recognized Kurdish as a national language and permits Kurdish-language education. On the surface, that's a big deal. In practice, though, the gap between the decree and what's actually happening is where the real tension lives. The August 30 protests at Rojava University and the 4,265 teachers in Afrin and eastern Aleppo facing an uncertain future make it clear that even a year on, Kurdish-language education is quietly being eroded. Crucially, none of these rights are anchored in a constitution, and Kurdish representatives weren't at the table when the constitutional drafting process kicked off in March 2025. That's not a great foundation for reconciliation.
The Kurdish project isn't over, but it's narrowing or shifting from a model of territorial administration toward a much more constrained negotiation over cultural rights, local governance, and administrative competences. If that process keeps stalling without real progress for Kurds, it risks setting a precedent that other minority communities in Syria will end up facing.
# ON THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE
Integration has also meant a noticeably worse economic situation in the northeast. The region was never rich, but it had a degree of self-reliance — oil revenue, local trade, its own management. Since the handover to Damascus, fuel subsidies have been cut, drinking water is a growing problem in several areas, and prices have been climbing. DAANES kept things as stable as it could with the resources it had; now that the central government is in charge, basic services and access to critical resources have become a much bigger issue than they were before.
# ON THE SDF'S DISSOLUTION
Internally and abroad, the SDF's dissolution was framed as a "historic" moment. From the DAANES side, the picture is a lot more complicated. The SDF had been the largest organized military force outside Damascus's control for over a decade, and its dismantling wasn't really a negotiation so much as an imposition. The strong influence of Turkey, not just the government of al-Sharaa but also on the diplomatic US mission in middle east, has been critical. Erdogan attempts to get a green light for a big operation in northern Syria against SDF was not a secret. To avoid that and prevent such a doomsday scenario for the Kurdish population in Syria, SDF sat on the negotiation table to salvage certain degree of autonomy from SDF forces. The final agreement resulted in the integration of SDF in divisions local divisions (3 in Hassakah, 1 in Kobane), keeping their command structures and their territorial integrity. Assayish (civil defense forces) got integrated in the ministry of interior in a similar deal, keeping also local autonomy. After months of negotiations about the role of YPJ in the new Syria, it finally got integrated in the ministry of interior, not in the military forces as intended.
The final agreements translate into big concessions with not many gains. Some basic recognition of cultural and political identity of the Kurdish people has been acknowledged by the new Syrian government, with Newroz recognized as a national holiday and Kurdish language as a subject in schools. On the ground, we can see many Kurds discontent with the results, deepening resentment and questioning the legitimacy of the new government. The self-administration and SDF showed their commitment to protect Kurdish lives, accepting to dissolve in order to avoid war. Now all the efforts on building autonomy are gonna be put to real test. The grassroots organizing, with hundreds of local communes, academies and cooperatives, were to become the main vehicles of transformation of a democratic society.
Rojava never aimed to become an independent part of Syria. It aimed to develop the revolutionary practices and blueprints to become a free society. Not just for Syria, not just for Kurdistan, but beyond. After a decade and a half of revolutionary process, with all the victories and the losses, a new balance of power emerged in Syria. The revolutionary movement learned a lot, the Kurdish Liberation Movement is now recognized internationally as a leading force and guidance for revolutionaries all around the world. Now is time to put once again all lessons learned in practice.
Revolutionary greetings 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly higlights, August 2026
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# FINALIZATION OF SDF INTEGRATION PROCESS
In the end of August Mazlum Ebdi announced the completion of the integration of SDF into the new Syrian army, composed of 3 divisions in Hasakah and 1 in Kobane. The integration of Asayish in the ministry of interior is undergoing some new developments as well, with YPJ integrating in it as well as a new Asayish structure in Afrin.
# CLASHES ON THE RETURN OF SEREKANIYE
Hundreds of displaced families from Serekaniye returned to their homes at the beginning of August, but they were halted by remanent groups of SNA militias and other pro-Turkish groups, who attack the convoy upon its arrival. Men armed with knifes and sticks, some even with firearms, charged against Kurdish civilians screaming anti-Kurdish slogans and threatening to kill them. Several people were injured, and the attacks continued over night. In many Kurdish cities demonstrations took place to denounce those attacks.
# ISRAEL BOMB AL-ZUHUR AIRBASE
On August 19 Israel bombed the al-Zuhur airbase, where the Turkish army was planning to transport military equipment. The attacks took place when the base was empty, and Israel claimed it followed warnings issued to the Turkey to prevent military build up in Syria. The Syrian government denounced the attack, the US also criticized it. It is one more example of the growing tensions between Turkey and Israel in Syria.
# NORMALIZATION OF SYRIA
The US removed Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list. With this restrictions on banking and finance are also lifted. Global electronic payments, eg. with MasterCard, can now be done in Syria.
Framework law in Turkish parliament
On August 10 the Turkish parliament approved a law to proceed with the peace process and dissolution of PKK. The law provides some legal frame for PKK member to not be prosecuted if they lay down weapons, insisting that it does not apply to those accused of "specific serious crimes" neither high rank PKK members. It does not address any Kurdish demands for political and cultural rights, but is being presented as a first step for the ongoing negotiations on the peace process.-----------------------------------------------------------------
EVALUATION
# ON RIGHTS ON PAPER, REALITY ON THE GROUND
Al-Sharaa's Presidential Decree 13 recognized Kurdish as a national language and permits Kurdish-language education. On the surface, that's a big deal. In practice, though, the gap between the decree and what's actually happening is where the real tension lives. The August 30 protests at Rojava University and the 4,265 teachers in Afrin and eastern Aleppo facing an uncertain future make it clear that even a year on, Kurdish-language education is quietly being eroded. Crucially, none of these rights are anchored in a constitution, and Kurdish representatives weren't at the table when the constitutional drafting process kicked off in March 2025. That's not a great foundation for reconciliation.
The Kurdish project isn't over, but it's narrowing or shifting from a model of territorial administration toward a much more constrained negotiation over cultural rights, local governance, and administrative competences. If that process keeps stalling without real progress for Kurds, it risks setting a precedent that other minority communities in Syria will end up facing.
# ON THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE
Integration has also meant a noticeably worse economic situation in the northeast. The region was never rich, but it had a degree of self-reliance — oil revenue, local trade, its own management. Since the handover to Damascus, fuel subsidies have been cut, drinking water is a growing problem in several areas, and prices have been climbing. DAANES kept things as stable as it could with the resources it had; now that the central government is in charge, basic services and access to critical resources have become a much bigger issue than they were before.
# ON THE SDF'S DISSOLUTION
Internally and abroad, the SDF's dissolution was framed as a "historic" moment. From the DAANES side, the picture is a lot more complicated. The SDF had been the largest organized military force outside Damascus's control for over a decade, and its dismantling wasn't really a negotiation so much as an imposition. The strong influence of Turkey, not just the government of al-Sharaa but also on the diplomatic US mission in middle east, has been critical. Erdogan attempts to get a green light for a big operation in northern Syria against SDF was not a secret. To avoid that and prevent such a doomsday scenario for the Kurdish population in Syria, SDF sat on the negotiation table to salvage certain degree of autonomy from SDF forces. The final agreement resulted in the integration of SDF in divisions local divisions (3 in Hassakah, 1 in Kobane), keeping their command structures and their territorial integrity. Assayish (civil defense forces) got integrated in the ministry of interior in a similar deal, keeping also local autonomy. After months of negotiations about the role of YPJ in the new Syria, it finally got integrated in the ministry of interior, not in the military forces as intended.
The final agreements translate into big concessions with not many gains. Some basic recognition of cultural and political identity of the Kurdish people has been acknowledged by the new Syrian government, with Newroz recognized as a national holiday and Kurdish language as a subject in schools. On the ground, we can see many Kurds discontent with the results, deepening resentment and questioning the legitimacy of the new government. The self-administration and SDF showed their commitment to protect Kurdish lives, accepting to dissolve in order to avoid war. Now all the efforts on building autonomy are gonna be put to real test. The grassroots organizing, with hundreds of local communes, academies and cooperatives, were to become the main vehicles of transformation of a democratic society.
Rojava never aimed to become an independent part of Syria. It aimed to develop the revolutionary practices and blueprints to become a free society. Not just for Syria, not just for Kurdistan, but beyond. After a decade and a half of revolutionary process, with all the victories and the losses, a new balance of power emerged in Syria. The revolutionary movement learned a lot, the Kurdish Liberation Movement is now recognized internationally as a leading force and guidance for revolutionaries all around the world. Now is time to put once again all lessons learned in practice.
Revolutionary greetings 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly higlights, August 2026
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# FINALIZATION OF SDF INTEGRATION PROCESS
In the end of August Mazlum Ebdi announced the completion of the integration of SDF into the new Syrian army, composed of 3 divisions in Hasakah and 1 in Kobane. The integration of Asayish in the ministry of interior is undergoing some new developments as well, with YPJ integrating in it as well as a new Asayish structure in Afrin.
# CLASHES ON THE RETURN OF SEREKANIYE
Hundreds of displaced families from Serekaniye returned to their homes at the beginning of August, but they were halted by remanent groups of SNA militias and other pro-Turkish groups, who attack the convoy upon its arrival. Men armed with knifes and sticks, some even with firearms, charged against Kurdish civilians screaming anti-Kurdish slogans and threatening to kill them. Several people were injured, and the attacks continued over night. In many Kurdish cities demonstrations took place to denounce those attacks.
# ISRAEL BOMB AL-ZUHUR AIRBASE
On August 19 Israel bombed the al-Zuhur airbase, where the Turkish army was planning to transport military equipment. The attacks took place when the base was empty, and Israel claimed it followed warnings issued to the Turkey to prevent military build up in Syria. The Syrian government denounced the attack, the US also criticized it. It is one more example of the growing tensions between Turkey and Israel in Syria.
# NORMALIZATION OF SYRIA
The US removed Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list. With this restrictions on banking and finance are also lifted. Global electronic payments, eg. with MasterCard, can now be done in Syria.
Framework law in Turkish parliament
On August 10 the Turkish parliament approved a law to proceed with the peace process and dissolution of PKK. The law provides some legal frame for PKK member to not be prosecuted if they lay down weapons, insisting that it does not apply to those accused of "specific serious crimes" neither high rank PKK members. It does not address any Kurdish demands for political and cultural rights, but is being presented as a first step for the ongoing negotiations on the peace process.-----------------------------------------------------------------
EVALUATION
# ON RIGHTS ON PAPER, REALITY ON THE GROUND
Al-Sharaa's Presidential Decree 13 recognized Kurdish as a national language and permits Kurdish-language education. On the surface, that's a big deal. In practice, though, the gap between the decree and what's actually happening is where the real tension lives. The August 30 protests at Rojava University and the 4,265 teachers in Afrin and eastern Aleppo facing an uncertain future make it clear that even a year on, Kurdish-language education is quietly being eroded. Crucially, none of these rights are anchored in a constitution, and Kurdish representatives weren't at the table when the constitutional drafting process kicked off in March 2025. That's not a great foundation for reconciliation.
The Kurdish project isn't over, but it's narrowing or shifting from a model of territorial administration toward a much more constrained negotiation over cultural rights, local governance, and administrative competences. If that process keeps stalling without real progress for Kurds, it risks setting a precedent that other minority communities in Syria will end up facing.
# ON THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE
Integration has also meant a noticeably worse economic situation in the northeast. The region was never rich, but it had a degree of self-reliance — oil revenue, local trade, its own management. Since the handover to Damascus, fuel subsidies have been cut, drinking water is a growing problem in several areas, and prices have been climbing. DAANES kept things as stable as it could with the resources it had; now that the central government is in charge, basic services and access to critical resources have become a much bigger issue than they were before.
# ON THE SDF'S DISSOLUTION
Internally and abroad, the SDF's dissolution was framed as a "historic" moment. From the DAANES side, the picture is a lot more complicated. The SDF had been the largest organized military force outside Damascus's control for over a decade, and its dismantling wasn't really a negotiation so much as an imposition. The strong influence of Turkey, not just the government of al-Sharaa but also on the diplomatic US mission in middle east, has been critical. Erdogan attempts to get a green light for a big operation in northern Syria against SDF was not a secret. To avoid that and prevent such a doomsday scenario for the Kurdish population in Syria, SDF sat on the negotiation table to salvage certain degree of autonomy from SDF forces. The final agreement resulted in the integration of SDF in divisions local divisions (3 in Hassakah, 1 in Kobane), keeping their command structures and their territorial integrity. Assayish (civil defense forces) got integrated in the ministry of interior in a similar deal, keeping also local autonomy. After months of negotiations about the role of YPJ in the new Syria, it finally got integrated in the ministry of interior, not in the military forces as intended.
The final agreements translate into big concessions with not many gains. Some basic recognition of cultural and political identity of the Kurdish people has been acknowledged by the new Syrian government, with Newroz recognized as a national holiday and Kurdish language as a subject in schools. On the ground, we can see many Kurds discontent with the results, deepening resentment and questioning the legitimacy of the new government. The self-administration and SDF showed their commitment to protect Kurdish lives, accepting to dissolve in order to avoid war. Now all the efforts on building autonomy are gonna be put to real test. The grassroots organizing, with hundreds of local communes, academies and cooperatives, were to become the main vehicles of transformation of a democratic society.
Rojava never aimed to become an independent part of Syria. It aimed to develop the revolutionary practices and blueprints to become a free society. Not just for Syria, not just for Kurdistan, but beyond. After a decade and a half of revolutionary process, with all the victories and the losses, a new balance of power emerged in Syria. The revolutionary movement learned a lot, the Kurdish Liberation Movement is now recognized internationally as a leading force and guidance for revolutionaries all around the world. Now is time to put once again all lessons learned in practice.
Revolutionary greetings 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly higlights, August 2026
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# FINALIZATION OF SDF INTEGRATION PROCESS
In the end of August Mazlum Ebdi announced the completion of the integration of SDF into the new Syrian army, composed of 3 divisions in Hasakah and 1 in Kobane. The integration of Asayish in the ministry of interior is undergoing some new developments as well, with YPJ integrating in it as well as a new Asayish structure in Afrin.
# CLASHES ON THE RETURN OF SEREKANIYE
Hundreds of displaced families from Serekaniye returned to their homes at the beginning of August, but they were halted by remanent groups of SNA militias and other pro-Turkish groups, who attack the convoy upon its arrival. Men armed with knifes and sticks, some even with firearms, charged against Kurdish civilians screaming anti-Kurdish slogans and threatening to kill them. Several people were injured, and the attacks continued over night. In many Kurdish cities demonstrations took place to denounce those attacks.
# ISRAEL BOMB AL-ZUHUR AIRBASE
On August 19 Israel bombed the al-Zuhur airbase, where the Turkish army was planning to transport military equipment. The attacks took place when the base was empty, and Israel claimed it followed warnings issued to the Turkey to prevent military build up in Syria. The Syrian government denounced the attack, the US also criticized it. It is one more example of the growing tensions between Turkey and Israel in Syria.
# NORMALIZATION OF SYRIA
The US removed Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list. With this restrictions on banking and finance are also lifted. Global electronic payments, eg. with MasterCard, can now be done in Syria.
Framework law in Turkish parliament
On August 10 the Turkish parliament approved a law to proceed with the peace process and dissolution of PKK. The law provides some legal frame for PKK member to not be prosecuted if they lay down weapons, insisting that it does not apply to those accused of "specific serious crimes" neither high rank PKK members. It does not address any Kurdish demands for political and cultural rights, but is being presented as a first step for the ongoing negotiations on the peace process.-----------------------------------------------------------------
EVALUATION
# ON RIGHTS ON PAPER, REALITY ON THE GROUND
Al-Sharaa's Presidential Decree 13 recognized Kurdish as a national language and permits Kurdish-language education. On the surface, that's a big deal. In practice, though, the gap between the decree and what's actually happening is where the real tension lives. The August 30 protests at Rojava University and the 4,265 teachers in Afrin and eastern Aleppo facing an uncertain future make it clear that even a year on, Kurdish-language education is quietly being eroded. Crucially, none of these rights are anchored in a constitution, and Kurdish representatives weren't at the table when the constitutional drafting process kicked off in March 2025. That's not a great foundation for reconciliation.
The Kurdish project isn't over, but it's narrowing or shifting from a model of territorial administration toward a much more constrained negotiation over cultural rights, local governance, and administrative competences. If that process keeps stalling without real progress for Kurds, it risks setting a precedent that other minority communities in Syria will end up facing.
# ON THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE
Integration has also meant a noticeably worse economic situation in the northeast. The region was never rich, but it had a degree of self-reliance — oil revenue, local trade, its own management. Since the handover to Damascus, fuel subsidies have been cut, drinking water is a growing problem in several areas, and prices have been climbing. DAANES kept things as stable as it could with the resources it had; now that the central government is in charge, basic services and access to critical resources have become a much bigger issue than they were before.
# ON THE SDF'S DISSOLUTION
Internally and abroad, the SDF's dissolution was framed as a "historic" moment. From the DAANES side, the picture is a lot more complicated. The SDF had been the largest organized military force outside Damascus's control for over a decade, and its dismantling wasn't really a negotiation so much as an imposition. The strong influence of Turkey, not just the government of al-Sharaa but also on the diplomatic US mission in middle east, has been critical. Erdogan attempts to get a green light for a big operation in northern Syria against SDF was not a secret. To avoid that and prevent such a doomsday scenario for the Kurdish population in Syria, SDF sat on the negotiation table to salvage certain degree of autonomy from SDF forces. The final agreement resulted in the integration of SDF in divisions local divisions (3 in Hassakah, 1 in Kobane), keeping their command structures and their territorial integrity. Assayish (civil defense forces) got integrated in the ministry of interior in a similar deal, keeping also local autonomy. After months of negotiations about the role of YPJ in the new Syria, it finally got integrated in the ministry of interior, not in the military forces as intended.
The final agreements translate into big concessions with not many gains. Some basic recognition of cultural and political identity of the Kurdish people has been acknowledged by the new Syrian government, with Newroz recognized as a national holiday and Kurdish language as a subject in schools. On the ground, we can see many Kurds discontent with the results, deepening resentment and questioning the legitimacy of the new government. The self-administration and SDF showed their commitment to protect Kurdish lives, accepting to dissolve in order to avoid war. Now all the efforts on building autonomy are gonna be put to real test. The grassroots organizing, with hundreds of local communes, academies and cooperatives, were to become the main vehicles of transformation of a democratic society.
Rojava never aimed to become an independent part of Syria. It aimed to develop the revolutionary practices and blueprints to become a free society. Not just for Syria, not just for Kurdistan, but beyond. After a decade and a half of revolutionary process, with all the victories and the losses, a new balance of power emerged in Syria. The revolutionary movement learned a lot, the Kurdish Liberation Movement is now recognized internationally as a leading force and guidance for revolutionaries all around the world. Now is time to put once again all lessons learned in practice.
Revolutionary greetings 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Why was the #SDF dissolved? What happened to the Autonomous Administration, and what future remains for Kurdish rights and self-government in #syria
In this interview for The Amargi, journalist Irfan Aktan questions Mazloum Abdi about the January 29 agreement with #Damascus, the dissolution of the SDF, the loss of independent military and administrative power, and the opportunities he says were not fully used.
Abdi discusses the departure of the Global Coalition, the threat of renewed war and displacement, and why he considered the agreement necessary despite acknowledging that it was not what Kurdish people had wished for.
He also speaks about Abdullah #Öcalan’s letter, relations with #Turkey and #Israel, the possibility of a new Kurdish political movement, constitutional guarantees and his new position as an adviser to the Syrian presidency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_F2B5XFDa0
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Why was the #SDF dissolved? What happened to the Autonomous Administration, and what future remains for Kurdish rights and self-government in #syria
In this interview for The Amargi, journalist Irfan Aktan questions Mazloum Abdi about the January 29 agreement with #Damascus, the dissolution of the SDF, the loss of independent military and administrative power, and the opportunities he says were not fully used.
Abdi discusses the departure of the Global Coalition, the threat of renewed war and displacement, and why he considered the agreement necessary despite acknowledging that it was not what Kurdish people had wished for.
He also speaks about Abdullah #Öcalan’s letter, relations with #Turkey and #Israel, the possibility of a new Kurdish political movement, constitutional guarantees and his new position as an adviser to the Syrian presidency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_F2B5XFDa0
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About The Amargi:The Amargi is a grassroots-funded online media outlet established by a group of journalists, activists, and academics based in Europe. We are independent from any commercial and political influence and our donors support us because their democratic values align with our editorial policy.
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Why was the #SDF dissolved? What happened to the Autonomous Administration, and what future remains for Kurdish rights and self-government in #syria
In this interview for The Amargi, journalist Irfan Aktan questions Mazloum Abdi about the January 29 agreement with #Damascus, the dissolution of the SDF, the loss of independent military and administrative power, and the opportunities he says were not fully used.
Abdi discusses the departure of the Global Coalition, the threat of renewed war and displacement, and why he considered the agreement necessary despite acknowledging that it was not what Kurdish people had wished for.
He also speaks about Abdullah #Öcalan’s letter, relations with #Turkey and #Israel, the possibility of a new Kurdish political movement, constitutional guarantees and his new position as an adviser to the Syrian presidency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_F2B5XFDa0
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About The Amargi:The Amargi is a grassroots-funded online media outlet established by a group of journalists, activists, and academics based in Europe. We are independent from any commercial and political influence and our donors support us because their democratic values align with our editorial policy.
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Why was the #SDF dissolved? What happened to the Autonomous Administration, and what future remains for Kurdish rights and self-government in #syria
In this interview for The Amargi, journalist Irfan Aktan questions Mazloum Abdi about the January 29 agreement with #Damascus, the dissolution of the SDF, the loss of independent military and administrative power, and the opportunities he says were not fully used.
Abdi discusses the departure of the Global Coalition, the threat of renewed war and displacement, and why he considered the agreement necessary despite acknowledging that it was not what Kurdish people had wished for.
He also speaks about Abdullah #Öcalan’s letter, relations with #Turkey and #Israel, the possibility of a new Kurdish political movement, constitutional guarantees and his new position as an adviser to the Syrian presidency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_F2B5XFDa0
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About The Amargi:The Amargi is a grassroots-funded online media outlet established by a group of journalists, activists, and academics based in Europe. We are independent from any commercial and political influence and our donors support us because their democratic values align with our editorial policy.
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Why was the #SDF dissolved? What happened to the Autonomous Administration, and what future remains for Kurdish rights and self-government in #syria
In this interview for The Amargi, journalist Irfan Aktan questions Mazloum Abdi about the January 29 agreement with #Damascus, the dissolution of the SDF, the loss of independent military and administrative power, and the opportunities he says were not fully used.
Abdi discusses the departure of the Global Coalition, the threat of renewed war and displacement, and why he considered the agreement necessary despite acknowledging that it was not what Kurdish people had wished for.
He also speaks about Abdullah #Öcalan’s letter, relations with #Turkey and #Israel, the possibility of a new Kurdish political movement, constitutional guarantees and his new position as an adviser to the Syrian presidency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_F2B5XFDa0
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About The Amargi:The Amargi is a grassroots-funded online media outlet established by a group of journalists, activists, and academics based in Europe. We are independent from any commercial and political influence and our donors support us because their democratic values align with our editorial policy.
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US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
The Trump administration is planning to cut off military aid to a key Middle East ally that helped…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Iran #Iraqi #Kurdish #Kurdistan #Peshmerga #TheUSDepartmentofDefense #TheWhiteHouse #Trump #Us #USStateDepartment
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US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
The Trump administration is planning to cut off military aid to a key Middle East ally that helped…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Iran #Iraqi #Kurdish #Kurdistan #Peshmerga #TheUSDepartmentofDefense #TheWhiteHouse #Trump #Us #USStateDepartment
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Tehran interfering in Iraqi efforts to disarm Iran-backed militias
On August 12, Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visited the country’s Operations Center at Air Defense Command. He…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #al-Zaidi #breakingnews #Iran #Iraq #IRGC #Kurdistan #militia
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TURCHIA: ŞERIFE CEREN UYSAL, ROSIDA KOYONCU E MURAT CINAR NEGLI STUDI DI RADIO ONDA D’URTO https://www.radiondadurto.org/2026/08/10/turchia-serife-ceren-uysal-rosida-koyoncu-e-murat-cinar-negli-studi-di-radio-onda-durto/ #repressioneturchia #avvocatiturchia #kurdistan #Turchia #LOCALI #News
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Ein bisschen irreführend ist der Titel @funfacts ja schon. Lustig sind die Vorträge nicht, aber informativ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzA98FCpnqo "Warum es kein Kurdistan gibt | Fun Facts mit Burak Yilmaz"
(wahlweise auch auf peertube, da war bei mir aber zu holprig) handelt nicht nur von Kurden und #Kurdistan, sondern auch von #Jesiden, Gleichberechtigung, und einem Slogan, der in unsren Medien nur der iranischen Frauenbewegung zugeschrieben wird.
Einschätzungen von @BlumeEvolution werden bestätigt.
Und die Enttäuschung über die Kumpanei unserer Regierung mit islamistischen Regimen wird viel greifbarer, weil eine konkrete Lebensgefahr die Folge ist, nicht nur die abstrakte Verletzung von Prinzipien. -
Monthly highlights, July 2026
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# 19TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
19th of July, anniversary of the Rojava revolution, was celebrated all around northern Syria. Delegates and spokespersons of the revolutionary movements spoke at big events where celebratory events were held. Many women gatherings emphasized the importance of YPJ, claiming their role in the revolution and the need for a solution in the ongoing integration negotiations.
# RETURN OF IDP AS CRITICAL STEP FOR INTEGRATION
One of the critical issues of the integration process is the return of internally displaced families. A convoy of 500 families is expected to return to Serekaniye at the end of this first week of August, even if tensions and and threats are still a constant reality for Kurdish families returning to the region due to the extended presence of militias affiliated with the Turkish State. More families are also returning to Afrin villages and towns, with constant reports of destroyed and looted houses as well as security threats against returnees.
# ALOUK WATER STATION REHABILITATION
Ongoing works for the Alouk water station rehabilitation are expected to finish soon. After recent tests, the water station located in the Serekaniye countryside resumed its work after years not functioning due to the Turkish militias intervention. It is expected to once again provide water to Hasakah region and beyond, but due to extended periods of degradation there are many tasks of maintenance that are being finished to resume its operations. An inauguration event was disrupted when some armed groups affiliated with the Turkish militias attack the official convoy that visited Serekaniye. This official convoy was composed by Noureddin Issa Ahmed, former SDF commander and current Hasakah governor, together with a delegation of the Syrian government.
# WHEAT HARVEST SEASON
The wheat harvest season is coming to its end, with a positive evaluation. Besides some fires that destroyed fields in different regions, the season was good and over 3 millions of tons of wheat had been collected over all Syria, with Northern Syria playing a prominent role. Works for improvement for facilities like warehouses, silos and other storage centers are important to ensure good administration of this important resource that is an important source of income for many farmers of Syria.
# NATO MEETING AND LEBANON BUILD UP
During the NATO meeting held in Istanbul in early July, a meeting between al-Sharaa and Trump was held. After that meeting, Trump made declarations hinting at preparations for a Syrian intervention in Lebanon to "deal with Hezbollah". Nevertheless Syria’s president denies plans to enter Lebanon, even as his government tightens pressure on Hezbollah-linked routes and networks. The evidence points to calibrated border pressure, not an imminent invasion, stepping up efforts to disrupt arms smuggling and dismantle networks linked to the Iran-backed group that was one of the main support of Bashar al-Assad regime.
# REMNANTS OF THE 2019 TURKISH INVATION IN THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS
As the integration process continues, the fates of some Kurdish people who stayed in grey zones since the Turkish offensive of 2019 are being resolved. Dozgin Temo, known by her combat name Çiçek Kobanê, a fighter for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court in Şanlıurfa. Videos from how she was captured in 2019 where islamist figthers where threatening her had strong impact on social networks. She was transferred to Turkey where she was recorded in video as a proof of life to dismiss rumors of summary execution. Now this sentence of life imprisonment raised strong reactions, questioning the approach of the Turkish State with the ongoing peace process. On another track, 2 health workers of the self-administration captured in the M4 highway by Turkish affiliated military groups in 2019 have been recently released in the ongoing prisoner exchanges. After 7 years captive without any trial or any legal process to justify their imprisonment, their families celebrated their return.'
# TURKISH PARLIAMENT WORKING A LEGAL FRAME FOR PEACE PROCESS
Turkey is currently finalizing a Framework Law to provide the legal basis for the disarmament, dissolution, and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a shift from previous political-only negotiations to a legislative process overseen by Parliament. The Turkish government intends to pass this temporary, standalone law before the parliamentary summer recess in August 2026, following negotiations between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the National Movement Party (MHP), and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, with Abdullah Öcalan having reportedly agreed to the draft terms. KCK already made statements acknowledging the ongoing process and calling for contention until they can evaluate the terms of such document.
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# EVALUATION
As for evaluation this month, we want to move away from traditional geopolitical analysis and get a closer look on the daily life and revolutionary achievements in norther Syria over the 14 years of revolution. For that, we invite you the read the next article recently published on Amargi
https://www.theamargi.com/posts/the-ongoing-revolution-of-rojavaRevolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, July 2026
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# 19TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
19th of July, anniversary of the Rojava revolution, was celebrated all around northern Syria. Delegates and spokespersons of the revolutionary movements spoke at big events where celebratory events were held. Many women gatherings emphasized the importance of YPJ, claiming their role in the revolution and the need for a solution in the ongoing integration negotiations.
# RETURN OF IDP AS CRITICAL STEP FOR INTEGRATION
One of the critical issues of the integration process is the return of internally displaced families. A convoy of 500 families is expected to return to Serekaniye at the end of this first week of August, even if tensions and and threats are still a constant reality for Kurdish families returning to the region due to the extended presence of militias affiliated with the Turkish State. More families are also returning to Afrin villages and towns, with constant reports of destroyed and looted houses as well as security threats against returnees.
# ALOUK WATER STATION REHABILITATION
Ongoing works for the Alouk water station rehabilitation are expected to finish soon. After recent tests, the water station located in the Serekaniye countryside resumed its work after years not functioning due to the Turkish militias intervention. It is expected to once again provide water to Hasakah region and beyond, but due to extended periods of degradation there are many tasks of maintenance that are being finished to resume its operations. An inauguration event was disrupted when some armed groups affiliated with the Turkish militias attack the official convoy that visited Serekaniye. This official convoy was composed by Noureddin Issa Ahmed, former SDF commander and current Hasakah governor, together with a delegation of the Syrian government.
# WHEAT HARVEST SEASON
The wheat harvest season is coming to its end, with a positive evaluation. Besides some fires that destroyed fields in different regions, the season was good and over 3 millions of tons of wheat had been collected over all Syria, with Northern Syria playing a prominent role. Works for improvement for facilities like warehouses, silos and other storage centers are important to ensure good administration of this important resource that is an important source of income for many farmers of Syria.
# NATO MEETING AND LEBANON BUILD UP
During the NATO meeting held in Istanbul in early July, a meeting between al-Sharaa and Trump was held. After that meeting, Trump made declarations hinting at preparations for a Syrian intervention in Lebanon to "deal with Hezbollah". Nevertheless Syria’s president denies plans to enter Lebanon, even as his government tightens pressure on Hezbollah-linked routes and networks. The evidence points to calibrated border pressure, not an imminent invasion, stepping up efforts to disrupt arms smuggling and dismantle networks linked to the Iran-backed group that was one of the main support of Bashar al-Assad regime.
# REMNANTS OF THE 2019 TURKISH INVATION IN THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS
As the integration process continues, the fates of some Kurdish people who stayed in grey zones since the Turkish offensive of 2019 are being resolved. Dozgin Temo, known by her combat name Çiçek Kobanê, a fighter for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court in Şanlıurfa. Videos from how she was captured in 2019 where islamist figthers where threatening her had strong impact on social networks. She was transferred to Turkey where she was recorded in video as a proof of life to dismiss rumors of summary execution. Now this sentence of life imprisonment raised strong reactions, questioning the approach of the Turkish State with the ongoing peace process. On another track, 2 health workers of the self-administration captured in the M4 highway by Turkish affiliated military groups in 2019 have been recently released in the ongoing prisoner exchanges. After 7 years captive without any trial or any legal process to justify their imprisonment, their families celebrated their return.'
# TURKISH PARLIAMENT WORKING A LEGAL FRAME FOR PEACE PROCESS
Turkey is currently finalizing a Framework Law to provide the legal basis for the disarmament, dissolution, and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a shift from previous political-only negotiations to a legislative process overseen by Parliament. The Turkish government intends to pass this temporary, standalone law before the parliamentary summer recess in August 2026, following negotiations between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the National Movement Party (MHP), and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, with Abdullah Öcalan having reportedly agreed to the draft terms. KCK already made statements acknowledging the ongoing process and calling for contention until they can evaluate the terms of such document.
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# EVALUATION
As for evaluation this month, we want to move away from traditional geopolitical analysis and get a closer look on the daily life and revolutionary achievements in norther Syria over the 14 years of revolution. For that, we invite you the read the next article recently published on Amargi
https://www.theamargi.com/posts/the-ongoing-revolution-of-rojavaRevolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, July 2026
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# 19TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
19th of July, anniversary of the Rojava revolution, was celebrated all around northern Syria. Delegates and spokespersons of the revolutionary movements spoke at big events where celebratory events were held. Many women gatherings emphasized the importance of YPJ, claiming their role in the revolution and the need for a solution in the ongoing integration negotiations.
# RETURN OF IDP AS CRITICAL STEP FOR INTEGRATION
One of the critical issues of the integration process is the return of internally displaced families. A convoy of 500 families is expected to return to Serekaniye at the end of this first week of August, even if tensions and and threats are still a constant reality for Kurdish families returning to the region due to the extended presence of militias affiliated with the Turkish State. More families are also returning to Afrin villages and towns, with constant reports of destroyed and looted houses as well as security threats against returnees.
# ALOUK WATER STATION REHABILITATION
Ongoing works for the Alouk water station rehabilitation are expected to finish soon. After recent tests, the water station located in the Serekaniye countryside resumed its work after years not functioning due to the Turkish militias intervention. It is expected to once again provide water to Hasakah region and beyond, but due to extended periods of degradation there are many tasks of maintenance that are being finished to resume its operations. An inauguration event was disrupted when some armed groups affiliated with the Turkish militias attack the official convoy that visited Serekaniye. This official convoy was composed by Noureddin Issa Ahmed, former SDF commander and current Hasakah governor, together with a delegation of the Syrian government.
# WHEAT HARVEST SEASON
The wheat harvest season is coming to its end, with a positive evaluation. Besides some fires that destroyed fields in different regions, the season was good and over 3 millions of tons of wheat had been collected over all Syria, with Northern Syria playing a prominent role. Works for improvement for facilities like warehouses, silos and other storage centers are important to ensure good administration of this important resource that is an important source of income for many farmers of Syria.
# NATO MEETING AND LEBANON BUILD UP
During the NATO meeting held in Istanbul in early July, a meeting between al-Sharaa and Trump was held. After that meeting, Trump made declarations hinting at preparations for a Syrian intervention in Lebanon to "deal with Hezbollah". Nevertheless Syria’s president denies plans to enter Lebanon, even as his government tightens pressure on Hezbollah-linked routes and networks. The evidence points to calibrated border pressure, not an imminent invasion, stepping up efforts to disrupt arms smuggling and dismantle networks linked to the Iran-backed group that was one of the main support of Bashar al-Assad regime.
# REMNANTS OF THE 2019 TURKISH INVATION IN THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS
As the integration process continues, the fates of some Kurdish people who stayed in grey zones since the Turkish offensive of 2019 are being resolved. Dozgin Temo, known by her combat name Çiçek Kobanê, a fighter for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court in Şanlıurfa. Videos from how she was captured in 2019 where islamist figthers where threatening her had strong impact on social networks. She was transferred to Turkey where she was recorded in video as a proof of life to dismiss rumors of summary execution. Now this sentence of life imprisonment raised strong reactions, questioning the approach of the Turkish State with the ongoing peace process. On another track, 2 health workers of the self-administration captured in the M4 highway by Turkish affiliated military groups in 2019 have been recently released in the ongoing prisoner exchanges. After 7 years captive without any trial or any legal process to justify their imprisonment, their families celebrated their return.'
# TURKISH PARLIAMENT WORKING A LEGAL FRAME FOR PEACE PROCESS
Turkey is currently finalizing a Framework Law to provide the legal basis for the disarmament, dissolution, and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a shift from previous political-only negotiations to a legislative process overseen by Parliament. The Turkish government intends to pass this temporary, standalone law before the parliamentary summer recess in August 2026, following negotiations between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the National Movement Party (MHP), and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, with Abdullah Öcalan having reportedly agreed to the draft terms. KCK already made statements acknowledging the ongoing process and calling for contention until they can evaluate the terms of such document.
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# EVALUATION
As for evaluation this month, we want to move away from traditional geopolitical analysis and get a closer look on the daily life and revolutionary achievements in norther Syria over the 14 years of revolution. For that, we invite you the read the next article recently published on Amargi
https://www.theamargi.com/posts/the-ongoing-revolution-of-rojavaRevolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, July 2026
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# 19TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
19th of July, anniversary of the Rojava revolution, was celebrated all around northern Syria. Delegates and spokespersons of the revolutionary movements spoke at big events where celebratory events were held. Many women gatherings emphasized the importance of YPJ, claiming their role in the revolution and the need for a solution in the ongoing integration negotiations.
# RETURN OF IDP AS CRITICAL STEP FOR INTEGRATION
One of the critical issues of the integration process is the return of internally displaced families. A convoy of 500 families is expected to return to Serekaniye at the end of this first week of August, even if tensions and and threats are still a constant reality for Kurdish families returning to the region due to the extended presence of militias affiliated with the Turkish State. More families are also returning to Afrin villages and towns, with constant reports of destroyed and looted houses as well as security threats against returnees.
# ALOUK WATER STATION REHABILITATION
Ongoing works for the Alouk water station rehabilitation are expected to finish soon. After recent tests, the water station located in the Serekaniye countryside resumed its work after years not functioning due to the Turkish militias intervention. It is expected to once again provide water to Hasakah region and beyond, but due to extended periods of degradation there are many tasks of maintenance that are being finished to resume its operations. An inauguration event was disrupted when some armed groups affiliated with the Turkish militias attack the official convoy that visited Serekaniye. This official convoy was composed by Noureddin Issa Ahmed, former SDF commander and current Hasakah governor, together with a delegation of the Syrian government.
# WHEAT HARVEST SEASON
The wheat harvest season is coming to its end, with a positive evaluation. Besides some fires that destroyed fields in different regions, the season was good and over 3 millions of tons of wheat had been collected over all Syria, with Northern Syria playing a prominent role. Works for improvement for facilities like warehouses, silos and other storage centers are important to ensure good administration of this important resource that is an important source of income for many farmers of Syria.
# NATO MEETING AND LEBANON BUILD UP
During the NATO meeting held in Istanbul in early July, a meeting between al-Sharaa and Trump was held. After that meeting, Trump made declarations hinting at preparations for a Syrian intervention in Lebanon to "deal with Hezbollah". Nevertheless Syria’s president denies plans to enter Lebanon, even as his government tightens pressure on Hezbollah-linked routes and networks. The evidence points to calibrated border pressure, not an imminent invasion, stepping up efforts to disrupt arms smuggling and dismantle networks linked to the Iran-backed group that was one of the main support of Bashar al-Assad regime.
# REMNANTS OF THE 2019 TURKISH INVATION IN THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS
As the integration process continues, the fates of some Kurdish people who stayed in grey zones since the Turkish offensive of 2019 are being resolved. Dozgin Temo, known by her combat name Çiçek Kobanê, a fighter for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court in Şanlıurfa. Videos from how she was captured in 2019 where islamist figthers where threatening her had strong impact on social networks. She was transferred to Turkey where she was recorded in video as a proof of life to dismiss rumors of summary execution. Now this sentence of life imprisonment raised strong reactions, questioning the approach of the Turkish State with the ongoing peace process. On another track, 2 health workers of the self-administration captured in the M4 highway by Turkish affiliated military groups in 2019 have been recently released in the ongoing prisoner exchanges. After 7 years captive without any trial or any legal process to justify their imprisonment, their families celebrated their return.'
# TURKISH PARLIAMENT WORKING A LEGAL FRAME FOR PEACE PROCESS
Turkey is currently finalizing a Framework Law to provide the legal basis for the disarmament, dissolution, and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a shift from previous political-only negotiations to a legislative process overseen by Parliament. The Turkish government intends to pass this temporary, standalone law before the parliamentary summer recess in August 2026, following negotiations between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the National Movement Party (MHP), and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, with Abdullah Öcalan having reportedly agreed to the draft terms. KCK already made statements acknowledging the ongoing process and calling for contention until they can evaluate the terms of such document.
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# EVALUATION
As for evaluation this month, we want to move away from traditional geopolitical analysis and get a closer look on the daily life and revolutionary achievements in norther Syria over the 14 years of revolution. For that, we invite you the read the next article recently published on Amargi
https://www.theamargi.com/posts/the-ongoing-revolution-of-rojavaRevolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, July 2026
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# 19TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
19th of July, anniversary of the Rojava revolution, was celebrated all around northern Syria. Delegates and spokespersons of the revolutionary movements spoke at big events where celebratory events were held. Many women gatherings emphasized the importance of YPJ, claiming their role in the revolution and the need for a solution in the ongoing integration negotiations.
# RETURN OF IDP AS CRITICAL STEP FOR INTEGRATION
One of the critical issues of the integration process is the return of internally displaced families. A convoy of 500 families is expected to return to Serekaniye at the end of this first week of August, even if tensions and and threats are still a constant reality for Kurdish families returning to the region due to the extended presence of militias affiliated with the Turkish State. More families are also returning to Afrin villages and towns, with constant reports of destroyed and looted houses as well as security threats against returnees.
# ALOUK WATER STATION REHABILITATION
Ongoing works for the Alouk water station rehabilitation are expected to finish soon. After recent tests, the water station located in the Serekaniye countryside resumed its work after years not functioning due to the Turkish militias intervention. It is expected to once again provide water to Hasakah region and beyond, but due to extended periods of degradation there are many tasks of maintenance that are being finished to resume its operations. An inauguration event was disrupted when some armed groups affiliated with the Turkish militias attack the official convoy that visited Serekaniye. This official convoy was composed by Noureddin Issa Ahmed, former SDF commander and current Hasakah governor, together with a delegation of the Syrian government.
# WHEAT HARVEST SEASON
The wheat harvest season is coming to its end, with a positive evaluation. Besides some fires that destroyed fields in different regions, the season was good and over 3 millions of tons of wheat had been collected over all Syria, with Northern Syria playing a prominent role. Works for improvement for facilities like warehouses, silos and other storage centers are important to ensure good administration of this important resource that is an important source of income for many farmers of Syria.
# NATO MEETING AND LEBANON BUILD UP
During the NATO meeting held in Istanbul in early July, a meeting between al-Sharaa and Trump was held. After that meeting, Trump made declarations hinting at preparations for a Syrian intervention in Lebanon to "deal with Hezbollah". Nevertheless Syria’s president denies plans to enter Lebanon, even as his government tightens pressure on Hezbollah-linked routes and networks. The evidence points to calibrated border pressure, not an imminent invasion, stepping up efforts to disrupt arms smuggling and dismantle networks linked to the Iran-backed group that was one of the main support of Bashar al-Assad regime.
# REMNANTS OF THE 2019 TURKISH INVATION IN THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS
As the integration process continues, the fates of some Kurdish people who stayed in grey zones since the Turkish offensive of 2019 are being resolved. Dozgin Temo, known by her combat name Çiçek Kobanê, a fighter for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court in Şanlıurfa. Videos from how she was captured in 2019 where islamist figthers where threatening her had strong impact on social networks. She was transferred to Turkey where she was recorded in video as a proof of life to dismiss rumors of summary execution. Now this sentence of life imprisonment raised strong reactions, questioning the approach of the Turkish State with the ongoing peace process. On another track, 2 health workers of the self-administration captured in the M4 highway by Turkish affiliated military groups in 2019 have been recently released in the ongoing prisoner exchanges. After 7 years captive without any trial or any legal process to justify their imprisonment, their families celebrated their return.'
# TURKISH PARLIAMENT WORKING A LEGAL FRAME FOR PEACE PROCESS
Turkey is currently finalizing a Framework Law to provide the legal basis for the disarmament, dissolution, and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a shift from previous political-only negotiations to a legislative process overseen by Parliament. The Turkish government intends to pass this temporary, standalone law before the parliamentary summer recess in August 2026, following negotiations between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the National Movement Party (MHP), and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, with Abdullah Öcalan having reportedly agreed to the draft terms. KCK already made statements acknowledging the ongoing process and calling for contention until they can evaluate the terms of such document.
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# EVALUATION
As for evaluation this month, we want to move away from traditional geopolitical analysis and get a closer look on the daily life and revolutionary achievements in norther Syria over the 14 years of revolution. For that, we invite you the read the next article recently published on Amargi
https://www.theamargi.com/posts/the-ongoing-revolution-of-rojavaRevolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Trotz Juli-Urlaubspause bei @funfacts wurden in den letzten Tagen zwei Fokus-Folgen veröffentlicht, in denen Betroffene zu Wort kommen, um ihre Sicht der Dinge darzulegen. #BurakYilmaz erklärt in https://tube.funfacts.de/w/8tMiXEJAgoS2FVNUPF5xme #Kurdistan, während #TahsinMirza in https://tube.funfacts.de/w/fcXBsvykDk5bKZUjwQyuuY von seiner Flucht und dem Leben danach in Deutschland berichtet. Beides hat meinen Horizont erweitert, danke dafür!
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TURCHIA: IL PARLAMENTO DISCUTE LA “LEGGE QUADRO” DEL PROCESSO DI PACE, IL CHP SI SPACCA IN DUE E NASCE “NUOVO PARTITO”. IL PUNTO CON MURAT CINAR https://www.radiondadurto.org/2026/07/29/turchia-il-parlamento-discute-la-legge-quadro-del-processo-di-pace-il-chp-si-spacca-in-due-e-nasce-nuovo-partito-il-punto-con-murat-cinar/ #paceesocietàdemocratica #INTERNAZIONALI #processodipace #kurdistan #ÖzgürÖzel #Erdogan #Turchia #Ankara #Ocalan #News #ozel #chp #Pkk
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TURCHIA: IL PARLAMENTO DISCUTE LA “LEGGE QUADRO” DEL PROCESSO DI PACE, IL CHP SI SPACCA IN DUE E NASCE “NUOVO PARTITO”. IL PUNTO CON MURAT CINAR https://www.radiondadurto.org/2026/07/29/turchia-il-parlamento-discute-la-legge-quadro-del-processo-di-pace-il-chp-si-spacca-in-due-e-nasce-nuovo-partito-il-punto-con-murat-cinar/ #paceesocietàdemocratica #INTERNAZIONALI #processodipace #kurdistan #ÖzgürÖzel #Erdogan #Turchia #Ankara #Ocalan #News #ozel #chp #Pkk
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TURCHIA: IL PARLAMENTO DISCUTE LA “LEGGE QUADRO” DEL PROCESSO DI PACE, IL CHP SI SPACCA IN DUE E NASCE “NUOVO PARTITO”. IL PUNTO CON MURAT CINAR https://www.radiondadurto.org/2026/07/29/turchia-il-parlamento-discute-la-legge-quadro-del-processo-di-pace-il-chp-si-spacca-in-due-e-nasce-nuovo-partito-il-punto-con-murat-cinar/ #paceesocietàdemocratica #INTERNAZIONALI #processodipace #kurdistan #ÖzgürÖzel #Erdogan #Turchia #Ankara #Ocalan #News #ozel #chp #Pkk
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TURCHIA: IL PARLAMENTO DISCUTE LA “LEGGE QUADRO” DEL PROCESSO DI PACE, IL CHP SI SPACCA IN DUE E NASCE “NUOVO PARTITO”. IL PUNTO CON MURAT CINAR https://www.radiondadurto.org/2026/07/29/turchia-il-parlamento-discute-la-legge-quadro-del-processo-di-pace-il-chp-si-spacca-in-due-e-nasce-nuovo-partito-il-punto-con-murat-cinar/ #paceesocietàdemocratica #INTERNAZIONALI #processodipace #kurdistan #ÖzgürÖzel #Erdogan #Turchia #Ankara #Ocalan #News #ozel #chp #Pkk
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Kurdish party alleges Iran used white phosphorus chemical weapon in drone strike
The Kurdistan Freedom Party accused Iran of using white phosphorus in a drone attack on one of their…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Chemicalweapons #droneattack #Humanrights #Iran #iranatrocities #IranConflict #IRGC #Kurdistan #Kurds #militia #Warcrimes
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KCK: Wir werden keine vollendeten Tatsachen akzeptieren
„Ohne eine positive Veränderung von Abdullah Öcalans Situation kann niemand die Umsetzung der auf dem Kongress gefassten Beschlüsse gewährleisten.“ – Die KCK warnt vor einseitigen Schritten im Prozess für eine Lösung der kurdischen Frage.
https://deutsch.anf-news.com/kurdistan/kck-wir-werden-keine-vollendeten-tatsachen-akzeptieren-52140
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KCK: Wir werden keine vollendeten Tatsachen akzeptieren
„Ohne eine positive Veränderung von Abdullah Öcalans Situation kann niemand die Umsetzung der auf dem Kongress gefassten Beschlüsse gewährleisten.“ – Die KCK warnt vor einseitigen Schritten im Prozess für eine Lösung der kurdischen Frage.
https://deutsch.anf-news.com/kurdistan/kck-wir-werden-keine-vollendeten-tatsachen-akzeptieren-52140
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KCK: Wir werden keine vollendeten Tatsachen akzeptieren
„Ohne eine positive Veränderung von Abdullah Öcalans Situation kann niemand die Umsetzung der auf dem Kongress gefassten Beschlüsse gewährleisten.“ – Die KCK warnt vor einseitigen Schritten im Prozess für eine Lösung der kurdischen Frage.
https://deutsch.anf-news.com/kurdistan/kck-wir-werden-keine-vollendeten-tatsachen-akzeptieren-52140
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KCK: Wir werden keine vollendeten Tatsachen akzeptieren
„Ohne eine positive Veränderung von Abdullah Öcalans Situation kann niemand die Umsetzung der auf dem Kongress gefassten Beschlüsse gewährleisten.“ – Die KCK warnt vor einseitigen Schritten im Prozess für eine Lösung der kurdischen Frage.
https://deutsch.anf-news.com/kurdistan/kck-wir-werden-keine-vollendeten-tatsachen-akzeptieren-52140
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Monthly highlights, June 2026
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# LAST AFRIN CONVOY
The eighth and final convoy, departing from Derik, Girkê Legê, and Qamishlo, has set off towards Afrin.
Deputy Commander of the Internal Security Forces of Hasakah Province, Mahmud Xelil said that there are still about 1200 displaced families and that the hope and desire is for all displaced people to return to their cities. He also mentioned that there is plan in place for people to return to Serekaniye after the city is cleared of mines.# ATTACKS IN KOBANE COUNTRYSIDE
On June 10th, after a discussion between a Kurdish shepherd and an Arab shepherd in the Kobane countryside, some armed groups exploited these tensions and attempted an incursion in the villages of Ashme and Avenia. The armed groups framed themselves as Arab tribes, but several sources reported support from Turkish intelligence to them. Assayish responded to repel the attacks, which triggered further deployments and escalation. After few days of tensions the situation calmed down, but tensions are still high and could easily escalate again.
# ISIS ATTACKS IN STG CONTROLLED AREAS
On June 14th a car bomb exploded in Al-Bab, a city in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. Local sources said the explosion took place near the Al-Nasir mosque near the central roundabout. Initial reports indicate that there were injuries in the incident. According to sources, the bomb was planted in the car of a commander of the Ministry of Defense.
On June 15th two ISIS members attacked a General Security checkpoint in Raqqa city. Clashes erupted between General Security forces and ISIS members inside the checkpoint. During the clash, one of the ISIS members detonated a bomb killing 2 members of the ministry of defense forces and injuring more. A second ISIS fighter was killed in the clashes.# MOBS HARASSING ALAWITES AND DISSIDENTS
Most major cities in Syria are witnessing big mobs that are attacking and looting houses, burning cars and shops. They target population they accuse of "Shabiha", a term formerly used to describe Assad regime affiliated individuals, but that has now become used to describe minorities like Alawites, as well as critical voices or other individuals not in line with the Sharaa-Government. Palmyra, Damascus, Homs and Hama have been the main centers of such pogroms.
# WILD FIRES THREATENING THE HARVEST SEASON
June is the season of harvest for wheat, a very important source of income for thousands of farmers in Syria. Every summer, wild fires threaten the harvests and lives of many farms. Some of these fires are started by agents of different groups to increase tensions and create chaos. ISIS and Turkey are known for pursuing such strategy. To prevent that, farmers organize special security teams to keep watch of the fields. In the surroundings of Til Temir Turkish soldiers of a nearby Turkish military base open fire against fields, starting a fire that destroyed many fields, sparking protests among local farmers.
# AL-SHARAA APPOINTS LAST 70 MEMBERS OF SYRIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT
The last 70 of the 210 members of the new Syrian parliament have been directly appointed by Ahmed al Sharaa. The elections did not bring many relevant surprises, ending up with a parliament with a majority of Arab population and a 11% of women, far away from the 20% minimum promised and the ethnic diversity that was pledged.
# SYRIA-LEBANON BUILD UP TENSION
For some time, intelligence reports are hinting efforts from western powers to support a potential intervention of the new Syrian army against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This month, several meetings of high ranking officials took place discussing the situation of Lebanon with Syrian officials, Donald Trump confirmed that he had spoken with al-Sharaa about Hezbollah. When asked whether the Syrian leader was prepared to confront the Lebanese armed group, Trump replied that he would address the matter at a later time. The comments came a day after Trump criticized Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, accusing it of causing excessive civilian casualties while failing to achieve its objectives.
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they do a better job of doing it,” Trump said.# CLASHES IN ROJHILAT
In late June, in the eastern Kurdistan region in Iran, IRCG forces launched attacks against camps of YRK (apoist guerrilla forces in Rojhilat) close to Mahabat city. Kurdish militants responded to the attacks and deaths are already reported on both sides. Information is not very clear yet about the current situation, it is not clear if the tensions will continue to escalate.
# BUILDING AUTONOMY GATHERING
In early June the gathering "Building autonomy" took place near Barcelona in Spain. The gathering brought together several European groups and organizations, continuing discussions and works lined out during the Peoples Platform gathering last year in Vienna. This is one more example of how international solidarity initiatives continue working and developing networks of solidarity and international resistance partly inspired by the revolutionary struggle of the Kurdish Liberation Movement.
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# EVALUATION
The newly elected Syrian Parliament is a good example of the empty promises of this transitional government. Democracy, ethnic diversity and even women participation was emphasized in their propaganda, specially when talking for western media. None of that is visible in the new Syrian parliament. The promises of a liberal democracy are becoming only true in relation with economical policies, that is opening more and more to the investments of western companies and gulf states. Hopes for a democratization of Syria are fading out with every month that goes on.
Mobs harassing Alawite minorities and dissident voices continue in every major city. Prices are skyrocketing to impossible levels for most of the Syrian population. Democratic reforms promised are not arriving - and will never. In a Middle East on fire, focused now on the victories of Iran in Hormuz but also on the brutalities of Israel in Palestine and Lebanon, Syria is not on the news. The transitional government has no need to fake anymore, because no one is looking.
There are many concerning developments that continue on a dangerous path: ISIS activities and attacks are increasing, Turkish military expansion over Syrian territory, Israel's further expansion in southern Syria. The revolution of Rojava proved that democratic autonomy brings power back to the people, creating better conditions and important steps towards a free life. The attacks against north-east Syria are seriously hindering all those important steps.
There is some good news, which are the result of the struggles of the people. Damascus will recognize degrees obtained in the AANES education system. Students will also be able to partake in the middle and high school graduation exams in 2026 and 2027. This is part of an effort to unify the education system. Another development is that soldiers of SDF returned to northern Syria after a short education for standardization of competences in Damascus, ensuring a degree of self-defense capacity in the northern regions.
On a wider scale, Turkish intelligence (MIT) is clearly putting efforts to consolidate their regional influence not only in Syria but also in Iraq and even in Iran. That is seen by KCK as an attempt to put in motion plans for a further war against the Kurdish Liberation Movement. The peace process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan calling for a disarmament and dissolution of PKK is being stalled by the Turkish State, not making any steps further in the negotiations.
As we are finishing to review these updates, a bomb exploded on a cafe in Damascus. This also raises alarms once again about the growing threat of ISIS attacks, which continues to grow. With increasing numbers of ISIS detainees who escaped prisons during the takeover of the transitional government, it is not clear how many of them made their way to other places in Africa and Europe. Violent Islamist groups are expanding their influence and even territorial control in Africa, and it is probably just a matter of time until they start their efforts once again to hit targets in the western world. We need to be able to respond to those attacks with a revolutionary perspective, not feeding the growing narratives of Islamophobia and racism that far right movements are exploiting. We have difficult times ahead, and we need to be ready for that.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, June 2026
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# LAST AFRIN CONVOY
The eighth and final convoy, departing from Derik, Girkê Legê, and Qamishlo, has set off towards Afrin.
Deputy Commander of the Internal Security Forces of Hasakah Province, Mahmud Xelil said that there are still about 1200 displaced families and that the hope and desire is for all displaced people to return to their cities. He also mentioned that there is plan in place for people to return to Serekaniye after the city is cleared of mines.# ATTACKS IN KOBANE COUNTRYSIDE
On June 10th, after a discussion between a Kurdish shepherd and an Arab shepherd in the Kobane countryside, some armed groups exploited these tensions and attempted an incursion in the villages of Ashme and Avenia. The armed groups framed themselves as Arab tribes, but several sources reported support from Turkish intelligence to them. Assayish responded to repel the attacks, which triggered further deployments and escalation. After few days of tensions the situation calmed down, but tensions are still high and could easily escalate again.
# ISIS ATTACKS IN STG CONTROLLED AREAS
On June 14th a car bomb exploded in Al-Bab, a city in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. Local sources said the explosion took place near the Al-Nasir mosque near the central roundabout. Initial reports indicate that there were injuries in the incident. According to sources, the bomb was planted in the car of a commander of the Ministry of Defense.
On June 15th two ISIS members attacked a General Security checkpoint in Raqqa city. Clashes erupted between General Security forces and ISIS members inside the checkpoint. During the clash, one of the ISIS members detonated a bomb killing 2 members of the ministry of defense forces and injuring more. A second ISIS fighter was killed in the clashes.# MOBS HARASSING ALAWITES AND DISSIDENTS
Most major cities in Syria are witnessing big mobs that are attacking and looting houses, burning cars and shops. They target population they accuse of "Shabiha", a term formerly used to describe Assad regime affiliated individuals, but that has now become used to describe minorities like Alawites, as well as critical voices or other individuals not in line with the Sharaa-Government. Palmyra, Damascus, Homs and Hama have been the main centers of such pogroms.
# WILD FIRES THREATENING THE HARVEST SEASON
June is the season of harvest for wheat, a very important source of income for thousands of farmers in Syria. Every summer, wild fires threaten the harvests and lives of many farms. Some of these fires are started by agents of different groups to increase tensions and create chaos. ISIS and Turkey are known for pursuing such strategy. To prevent that, farmers organize special security teams to keep watch of the fields. In the surroundings of Til Temir Turkish soldiers of a nearby Turkish military base open fire against fields, starting a fire that destroyed many fields, sparking protests among local farmers.
# AL-SHARAA APPOINTS LAST 70 MEMBERS OF SYRIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT
The last 70 of the 210 members of the new Syrian parliament have been directly appointed by Ahmed al Sharaa. The elections did not bring many relevant surprises, ending up with a parliament with a majority of Arab population and a 11% of women, far away from the 20% minimum promised and the ethnic diversity that was pledged.
# SYRIA-LEBANON BUILD UP TENSION
For some time, intelligence reports are hinting efforts from western powers to support a potential intervention of the new Syrian army against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This month, several meetings of high ranking officials took place discussing the situation of Lebanon with Syrian officials, Donald Trump confirmed that he had spoken with al-Sharaa about Hezbollah. When asked whether the Syrian leader was prepared to confront the Lebanese armed group, Trump replied that he would address the matter at a later time. The comments came a day after Trump criticized Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, accusing it of causing excessive civilian casualties while failing to achieve its objectives.
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they do a better job of doing it,” Trump said.# CLASHES IN ROJHILAT
In late June, in the eastern Kurdistan region in Iran, IRCG forces launched attacks against camps of YRK (apoist guerrilla forces in Rojhilat) close to Mahabat city. Kurdish militants responded to the attacks and deaths are already reported on both sides. Information is not very clear yet about the current situation, it is not clear if the tensions will continue to escalate.
# BUILDING AUTONOMY GATHERING
In early June the gathering "Building autonomy" took place near Barcelona in Spain. The gathering brought together several European groups and organizations, continuing discussions and works lined out during the Peoples Platform gathering last year in Vienna. This is one more example of how international solidarity initiatives continue working and developing networks of solidarity and international resistance partly inspired by the revolutionary struggle of the Kurdish Liberation Movement.
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# EVALUATION
The newly elected Syrian Parliament is a good example of the empty promises of this transitional government. Democracy, ethnic diversity and even women participation was emphasized in their propaganda, specially when talking for western media. None of that is visible in the new Syrian parliament. The promises of a liberal democracy are becoming only true in relation with economical policies, that is opening more and more to the investments of western companies and gulf states. Hopes for a democratization of Syria are fading out with every month that goes on.
Mobs harassing Alawite minorities and dissident voices continue in every major city. Prices are skyrocketing to impossible levels for most of the Syrian population. Democratic reforms promised are not arriving - and will never. In a Middle East on fire, focused now on the victories of Iran in Hormuz but also on the brutalities of Israel in Palestine and Lebanon, Syria is not on the news. The transitional government has no need to fake anymore, because no one is looking.
There are many concerning developments that continue on a dangerous path: ISIS activities and attacks are increasing, Turkish military expansion over Syrian territory, Israel's further expansion in southern Syria. The revolution of Rojava proved that democratic autonomy brings power back to the people, creating better conditions and important steps towards a free life. The attacks against north-east Syria are seriously hindering all those important steps.
There is some good news, which are the result of the struggles of the people. Damascus will recognize degrees obtained in the AANES education system. Students will also be able to partake in the middle and high school graduation exams in 2026 and 2027. This is part of an effort to unify the education system. Another development is that soldiers of SDF returned to northern Syria after a short education for standardization of competences in Damascus, ensuring a degree of self-defense capacity in the northern regions.
On a wider scale, Turkish intelligence (MIT) is clearly putting efforts to consolidate their regional influence not only in Syria but also in Iraq and even in Iran. That is seen by KCK as an attempt to put in motion plans for a further war against the Kurdish Liberation Movement. The peace process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan calling for a disarmament and dissolution of PKK is being stalled by the Turkish State, not making any steps further in the negotiations.
As we are finishing to review these updates, a bomb exploded on a cafe in Damascus. This also raises alarms once again about the growing threat of ISIS attacks, which continues to grow. With increasing numbers of ISIS detainees who escaped prisons during the takeover of the transitional government, it is not clear how many of them made their way to other places in Africa and Europe. Violent Islamist groups are expanding their influence and even territorial control in Africa, and it is probably just a matter of time until they start their efforts once again to hit targets in the western world. We need to be able to respond to those attacks with a revolutionary perspective, not feeding the growing narratives of Islamophobia and racism that far right movements are exploiting. We have difficult times ahead, and we need to be ready for that.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, June 2026
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# LAST AFRIN CONVOY
The eighth and final convoy, departing from Derik, Girkê Legê, and Qamishlo, has set off towards Afrin.
Deputy Commander of the Internal Security Forces of Hasakah Province, Mahmud Xelil said that there are still about 1200 displaced families and that the hope and desire is for all displaced people to return to their cities. He also mentioned that there is plan in place for people to return to Serekaniye after the city is cleared of mines.# ATTACKS IN KOBANE COUNTRYSIDE
On June 10th, after a discussion between a Kurdish shepherd and an Arab shepherd in the Kobane countryside, some armed groups exploited these tensions and attempted an incursion in the villages of Ashme and Avenia. The armed groups framed themselves as Arab tribes, but several sources reported support from Turkish intelligence to them. Assayish responded to repel the attacks, which triggered further deployments and escalation. After few days of tensions the situation calmed down, but tensions are still high and could easily escalate again.
# ISIS ATTACKS IN STG CONTROLLED AREAS
On June 14th a car bomb exploded in Al-Bab, a city in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. Local sources said the explosion took place near the Al-Nasir mosque near the central roundabout. Initial reports indicate that there were injuries in the incident. According to sources, the bomb was planted in the car of a commander of the Ministry of Defense.
On June 15th two ISIS members attacked a General Security checkpoint in Raqqa city. Clashes erupted between General Security forces and ISIS members inside the checkpoint. During the clash, one of the ISIS members detonated a bomb killing 2 members of the ministry of defense forces and injuring more. A second ISIS fighter was killed in the clashes.# MOBS HARASSING ALAWITES AND DISSIDENTS
Most major cities in Syria are witnessing big mobs that are attacking and looting houses, burning cars and shops. They target population they accuse of "Shabiha", a term formerly used to describe Assad regime affiliated individuals, but that has now become used to describe minorities like Alawites, as well as critical voices or other individuals not in line with the Sharaa-Government. Palmyra, Damascus, Homs and Hama have been the main centers of such pogroms.
# WILD FIRES THREATENING THE HARVEST SEASON
June is the season of harvest for wheat, a very important source of income for thousands of farmers in Syria. Every summer, wild fires threaten the harvests and lives of many farms. Some of these fires are started by agents of different groups to increase tensions and create chaos. ISIS and Turkey are known for pursuing such strategy. To prevent that, farmers organize special security teams to keep watch of the fields. In the surroundings of Til Temir Turkish soldiers of a nearby Turkish military base open fire against fields, starting a fire that destroyed many fields, sparking protests among local farmers.
# AL-SHARAA APPOINTS LAST 70 MEMBERS OF SYRIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT
The last 70 of the 210 members of the new Syrian parliament have been directly appointed by Ahmed al Sharaa. The elections did not bring many relevant surprises, ending up with a parliament with a majority of Arab population and a 11% of women, far away from the 20% minimum promised and the ethnic diversity that was pledged.
# SYRIA-LEBANON BUILD UP TENSION
For some time, intelligence reports are hinting efforts from western powers to support a potential intervention of the new Syrian army against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This month, several meetings of high ranking officials took place discussing the situation of Lebanon with Syrian officials, Donald Trump confirmed that he had spoken with al-Sharaa about Hezbollah. When asked whether the Syrian leader was prepared to confront the Lebanese armed group, Trump replied that he would address the matter at a later time. The comments came a day after Trump criticized Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, accusing it of causing excessive civilian casualties while failing to achieve its objectives.
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they do a better job of doing it,” Trump said.# CLASHES IN ROJHILAT
In late June, in the eastern Kurdistan region in Iran, IRCG forces launched attacks against camps of YRK (apoist guerrilla forces in Rojhilat) close to Mahabat city. Kurdish militants responded to the attacks and deaths are already reported on both sides. Information is not very clear yet about the current situation, it is not clear if the tensions will continue to escalate.
# BUILDING AUTONOMY GATHERING
In early June the gathering "Building autonomy" took place near Barcelona in Spain. The gathering brought together several European groups and organizations, continuing discussions and works lined out during the Peoples Platform gathering last year in Vienna. This is one more example of how international solidarity initiatives continue working and developing networks of solidarity and international resistance partly inspired by the revolutionary struggle of the Kurdish Liberation Movement.
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# EVALUATION
The newly elected Syrian Parliament is a good example of the empty promises of this transitional government. Democracy, ethnic diversity and even women participation was emphasized in their propaganda, specially when talking for western media. None of that is visible in the new Syrian parliament. The promises of a liberal democracy are becoming only true in relation with economical policies, that is opening more and more to the investments of western companies and gulf states. Hopes for a democratization of Syria are fading out with every month that goes on.
Mobs harassing Alawite minorities and dissident voices continue in every major city. Prices are skyrocketing to impossible levels for most of the Syrian population. Democratic reforms promised are not arriving - and will never. In a Middle East on fire, focused now on the victories of Iran in Hormuz but also on the brutalities of Israel in Palestine and Lebanon, Syria is not on the news. The transitional government has no need to fake anymore, because no one is looking.
There are many concerning developments that continue on a dangerous path: ISIS activities and attacks are increasing, Turkish military expansion over Syrian territory, Israel's further expansion in southern Syria. The revolution of Rojava proved that democratic autonomy brings power back to the people, creating better conditions and important steps towards a free life. The attacks against north-east Syria are seriously hindering all those important steps.
There is some good news, which are the result of the struggles of the people. Damascus will recognize degrees obtained in the AANES education system. Students will also be able to partake in the middle and high school graduation exams in 2026 and 2027. This is part of an effort to unify the education system. Another development is that soldiers of SDF returned to northern Syria after a short education for standardization of competences in Damascus, ensuring a degree of self-defense capacity in the northern regions.
On a wider scale, Turkish intelligence (MIT) is clearly putting efforts to consolidate their regional influence not only in Syria but also in Iraq and even in Iran. That is seen by KCK as an attempt to put in motion plans for a further war against the Kurdish Liberation Movement. The peace process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan calling for a disarmament and dissolution of PKK is being stalled by the Turkish State, not making any steps further in the negotiations.
As we are finishing to review these updates, a bomb exploded on a cafe in Damascus. This also raises alarms once again about the growing threat of ISIS attacks, which continues to grow. With increasing numbers of ISIS detainees who escaped prisons during the takeover of the transitional government, it is not clear how many of them made their way to other places in Africa and Europe. Violent Islamist groups are expanding their influence and even territorial control in Africa, and it is probably just a matter of time until they start their efforts once again to hit targets in the western world. We need to be able to respond to those attacks with a revolutionary perspective, not feeding the growing narratives of Islamophobia and racism that far right movements are exploiting. We have difficult times ahead, and we need to be ready for that.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, June 2026
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# LAST AFRIN CONVOY
The eighth and final convoy, departing from Derik, Girkê Legê, and Qamishlo, has set off towards Afrin.
Deputy Commander of the Internal Security Forces of Hasakah Province, Mahmud Xelil said that there are still about 1200 displaced families and that the hope and desire is for all displaced people to return to their cities. He also mentioned that there is plan in place for people to return to Serekaniye after the city is cleared of mines.# ATTACKS IN KOBANE COUNTRYSIDE
On June 10th, after a discussion between a Kurdish shepherd and an Arab shepherd in the Kobane countryside, some armed groups exploited these tensions and attempted an incursion in the villages of Ashme and Avenia. The armed groups framed themselves as Arab tribes, but several sources reported support from Turkish intelligence to them. Assayish responded to repel the attacks, which triggered further deployments and escalation. After few days of tensions the situation calmed down, but tensions are still high and could easily escalate again.
# ISIS ATTACKS IN STG CONTROLLED AREAS
On June 14th a car bomb exploded in Al-Bab, a city in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. Local sources said the explosion took place near the Al-Nasir mosque near the central roundabout. Initial reports indicate that there were injuries in the incident. According to sources, the bomb was planted in the car of a commander of the Ministry of Defense.
On June 15th two ISIS members attacked a General Security checkpoint in Raqqa city. Clashes erupted between General Security forces and ISIS members inside the checkpoint. During the clash, one of the ISIS members detonated a bomb killing 2 members of the ministry of defense forces and injuring more. A second ISIS fighter was killed in the clashes.# MOBS HARASSING ALAWITES AND DISSIDENTS
Most major cities in Syria are witnessing big mobs that are attacking and looting houses, burning cars and shops. They target population they accuse of "Shabiha", a term formerly used to describe Assad regime affiliated individuals, but that has now become used to describe minorities like Alawites, as well as critical voices or other individuals not in line with the Sharaa-Government. Palmyra, Damascus, Homs and Hama have been the main centers of such pogroms.
# WILD FIRES THREATENING THE HARVEST SEASON
June is the season of harvest for wheat, a very important source of income for thousands of farmers in Syria. Every summer, wild fires threaten the harvests and lives of many farms. Some of these fires are started by agents of different groups to increase tensions and create chaos. ISIS and Turkey are known for pursuing such strategy. To prevent that, farmers organize special security teams to keep watch of the fields. In the surroundings of Til Temir Turkish soldiers of a nearby Turkish military base open fire against fields, starting a fire that destroyed many fields, sparking protests among local farmers.
# AL-SHARAA APPOINTS LAST 70 MEMBERS OF SYRIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT
The last 70 of the 210 members of the new Syrian parliament have been directly appointed by Ahmed al Sharaa. The elections did not bring many relevant surprises, ending up with a parliament with a majority of Arab population and a 11% of women, far away from the 20% minimum promised and the ethnic diversity that was pledged.
# SYRIA-LEBANON BUILD UP TENSION
For some time, intelligence reports are hinting efforts from western powers to support a potential intervention of the new Syrian army against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This month, several meetings of high ranking officials took place discussing the situation of Lebanon with Syrian officials, Donald Trump confirmed that he had spoken with al-Sharaa about Hezbollah. When asked whether the Syrian leader was prepared to confront the Lebanese armed group, Trump replied that he would address the matter at a later time. The comments came a day after Trump criticized Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, accusing it of causing excessive civilian casualties while failing to achieve its objectives.
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they do a better job of doing it,” Trump said.# CLASHES IN ROJHILAT
In late June, in the eastern Kurdistan region in Iran, IRCG forces launched attacks against camps of YRK (apoist guerrilla forces in Rojhilat) close to Mahabat city. Kurdish militants responded to the attacks and deaths are already reported on both sides. Information is not very clear yet about the current situation, it is not clear if the tensions will continue to escalate.
# BUILDING AUTONOMY GATHERING
In early June the gathering "Building autonomy" took place near Barcelona in Spain. The gathering brought together several European groups and organizations, continuing discussions and works lined out during the Peoples Platform gathering last year in Vienna. This is one more example of how international solidarity initiatives continue working and developing networks of solidarity and international resistance partly inspired by the revolutionary struggle of the Kurdish Liberation Movement.
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# EVALUATION
The newly elected Syrian Parliament is a good example of the empty promises of this transitional government. Democracy, ethnic diversity and even women participation was emphasized in their propaganda, specially when talking for western media. None of that is visible in the new Syrian parliament. The promises of a liberal democracy are becoming only true in relation with economical policies, that is opening more and more to the investments of western companies and gulf states. Hopes for a democratization of Syria are fading out with every month that goes on.
Mobs harassing Alawite minorities and dissident voices continue in every major city. Prices are skyrocketing to impossible levels for most of the Syrian population. Democratic reforms promised are not arriving - and will never. In a Middle East on fire, focused now on the victories of Iran in Hormuz but also on the brutalities of Israel in Palestine and Lebanon, Syria is not on the news. The transitional government has no need to fake anymore, because no one is looking.
There are many concerning developments that continue on a dangerous path: ISIS activities and attacks are increasing, Turkish military expansion over Syrian territory, Israel's further expansion in southern Syria. The revolution of Rojava proved that democratic autonomy brings power back to the people, creating better conditions and important steps towards a free life. The attacks against north-east Syria are seriously hindering all those important steps.
There is some good news, which are the result of the struggles of the people. Damascus will recognize degrees obtained in the AANES education system. Students will also be able to partake in the middle and high school graduation exams in 2026 and 2027. This is part of an effort to unify the education system. Another development is that soldiers of SDF returned to northern Syria after a short education for standardization of competences in Damascus, ensuring a degree of self-defense capacity in the northern regions.
On a wider scale, Turkish intelligence (MIT) is clearly putting efforts to consolidate their regional influence not only in Syria but also in Iraq and even in Iran. That is seen by KCK as an attempt to put in motion plans for a further war against the Kurdish Liberation Movement. The peace process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan calling for a disarmament and dissolution of PKK is being stalled by the Turkish State, not making any steps further in the negotiations.
As we are finishing to review these updates, a bomb exploded on a cafe in Damascus. This also raises alarms once again about the growing threat of ISIS attacks, which continues to grow. With increasing numbers of ISIS detainees who escaped prisons during the takeover of the transitional government, it is not clear how many of them made their way to other places in Africa and Europe. Violent Islamist groups are expanding their influence and even territorial control in Africa, and it is probably just a matter of time until they start their efforts once again to hit targets in the western world. We need to be able to respond to those attacks with a revolutionary perspective, not feeding the growing narratives of Islamophobia and racism that far right movements are exploiting. We have difficult times ahead, and we need to be ready for that.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, June 2026
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# LAST AFRIN CONVOY
The eighth and final convoy, departing from Derik, Girkê Legê, and Qamishlo, has set off towards Afrin.
Deputy Commander of the Internal Security Forces of Hasakah Province, Mahmud Xelil said that there are still about 1200 displaced families and that the hope and desire is for all displaced people to return to their cities. He also mentioned that there is plan in place for people to return to Serekaniye after the city is cleared of mines.# ATTACKS IN KOBANE COUNTRYSIDE
On June 10th, after a discussion between a Kurdish shepherd and an Arab shepherd in the Kobane countryside, some armed groups exploited these tensions and attempted an incursion in the villages of Ashme and Avenia. The armed groups framed themselves as Arab tribes, but several sources reported support from Turkish intelligence to them. Assayish responded to repel the attacks, which triggered further deployments and escalation. After few days of tensions the situation calmed down, but tensions are still high and could easily escalate again.
# ISIS ATTACKS IN STG CONTROLLED AREAS
On June 14th a car bomb exploded in Al-Bab, a city in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. Local sources said the explosion took place near the Al-Nasir mosque near the central roundabout. Initial reports indicate that there were injuries in the incident. According to sources, the bomb was planted in the car of a commander of the Ministry of Defense.
On June 15th two ISIS members attacked a General Security checkpoint in Raqqa city. Clashes erupted between General Security forces and ISIS members inside the checkpoint. During the clash, one of the ISIS members detonated a bomb killing 2 members of the ministry of defense forces and injuring more. A second ISIS fighter was killed in the clashes.# MOBS HARASSING ALAWITES AND DISSIDENTS
Most major cities in Syria are witnessing big mobs that are attacking and looting houses, burning cars and shops. They target population they accuse of "Shabiha", a term formerly used to describe Assad regime affiliated individuals, but that has now become used to describe minorities like Alawites, as well as critical voices or other individuals not in line with the Sharaa-Government. Palmyra, Damascus, Homs and Hama have been the main centers of such pogroms.
# WILD FIRES THREATENING THE HARVEST SEASON
June is the season of harvest for wheat, a very important source of income for thousands of farmers in Syria. Every summer, wild fires threaten the harvests and lives of many farms. Some of these fires are started by agents of different groups to increase tensions and create chaos. ISIS and Turkey are known for pursuing such strategy. To prevent that, farmers organize special security teams to keep watch of the fields. In the surroundings of Til Temir Turkish soldiers of a nearby Turkish military base open fire against fields, starting a fire that destroyed many fields, sparking protests among local farmers.
# AL-SHARAA APPOINTS LAST 70 MEMBERS OF SYRIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT
The last 70 of the 210 members of the new Syrian parliament have been directly appointed by Ahmed al Sharaa. The elections did not bring many relevant surprises, ending up with a parliament with a majority of Arab population and a 11% of women, far away from the 20% minimum promised and the ethnic diversity that was pledged.
# SYRIA-LEBANON BUILD UP TENSION
For some time, intelligence reports are hinting efforts from western powers to support a potential intervention of the new Syrian army against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This month, several meetings of high ranking officials took place discussing the situation of Lebanon with Syrian officials, Donald Trump confirmed that he had spoken with al-Sharaa about Hezbollah. When asked whether the Syrian leader was prepared to confront the Lebanese armed group, Trump replied that he would address the matter at a later time. The comments came a day after Trump criticized Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, accusing it of causing excessive civilian casualties while failing to achieve its objectives.
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they do a better job of doing it,” Trump said.# CLASHES IN ROJHILAT
In late June, in the eastern Kurdistan region in Iran, IRCG forces launched attacks against camps of YRK (apoist guerrilla forces in Rojhilat) close to Mahabat city. Kurdish militants responded to the attacks and deaths are already reported on both sides. Information is not very clear yet about the current situation, it is not clear if the tensions will continue to escalate.
# BUILDING AUTONOMY GATHERING
In early June the gathering "Building autonomy" took place near Barcelona in Spain. The gathering brought together several European groups and organizations, continuing discussions and works lined out during the Peoples Platform gathering last year in Vienna. This is one more example of how international solidarity initiatives continue working and developing networks of solidarity and international resistance partly inspired by the revolutionary struggle of the Kurdish Liberation Movement.
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# EVALUATION
The newly elected Syrian Parliament is a good example of the empty promises of this transitional government. Democracy, ethnic diversity and even women participation was emphasized in their propaganda, specially when talking for western media. None of that is visible in the new Syrian parliament. The promises of a liberal democracy are becoming only true in relation with economical policies, that is opening more and more to the investments of western companies and gulf states. Hopes for a democratization of Syria are fading out with every month that goes on.
Mobs harassing Alawite minorities and dissident voices continue in every major city. Prices are skyrocketing to impossible levels for most of the Syrian population. Democratic reforms promised are not arriving - and will never. In a Middle East on fire, focused now on the victories of Iran in Hormuz but also on the brutalities of Israel in Palestine and Lebanon, Syria is not on the news. The transitional government has no need to fake anymore, because no one is looking.
There are many concerning developments that continue on a dangerous path: ISIS activities and attacks are increasing, Turkish military expansion over Syrian territory, Israel's further expansion in southern Syria. The revolution of Rojava proved that democratic autonomy brings power back to the people, creating better conditions and important steps towards a free life. The attacks against north-east Syria are seriously hindering all those important steps.
There is some good news, which are the result of the struggles of the people. Damascus will recognize degrees obtained in the AANES education system. Students will also be able to partake in the middle and high school graduation exams in 2026 and 2027. This is part of an effort to unify the education system. Another development is that soldiers of SDF returned to northern Syria after a short education for standardization of competences in Damascus, ensuring a degree of self-defense capacity in the northern regions.
On a wider scale, Turkish intelligence (MIT) is clearly putting efforts to consolidate their regional influence not only in Syria but also in Iraq and even in Iran. That is seen by KCK as an attempt to put in motion plans for a further war against the Kurdish Liberation Movement. The peace process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan calling for a disarmament and dissolution of PKK is being stalled by the Turkish State, not making any steps further in the negotiations.
As we are finishing to review these updates, a bomb exploded on a cafe in Damascus. This also raises alarms once again about the growing threat of ISIS attacks, which continues to grow. With increasing numbers of ISIS detainees who escaped prisons during the takeover of the transitional government, it is not clear how many of them made their way to other places in Africa and Europe. Violent Islamist groups are expanding their influence and even territorial control in Africa, and it is probably just a matter of time until they start their efforts once again to hit targets in the western world. We need to be able to respond to those attacks with a revolutionary perspective, not feeding the growing narratives of Islamophobia and racism that far right movements are exploiting. We have difficult times ahead, and we need to be ready for that.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Seit gut 27 Jahren sitzt Abdullah Öcalan in türkischer Isolationshaft. Er ist nicht nur der Gründer (und Auflöser) der PKK, sondern auch der immer noch weitherum hoch geachtete Führer des kurdischen Befreiungskampfes.
Das ist ein Skandal, und ein typisches Beispiel für Gesinnungsjustiz, die eines Rechtsstaates nicht würdig ist. Ausführlicher Kommentar in ND:
Mehrere Dutzend Nobelpreisträger setzten sich in der Vergangenheit mehrmals für seine Freilassung ein. Siehe
Selbst die ultranationalistische türkische MHP fordert eine Lockerung der Isolationshaft, damit Öcalan "seinen Einfluss in der Organisation [aufgelöste PKK] geltend machen könne, um den [Friedens-] Prozess weiter anzuleiten".
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Seit gut 27 Jahren sitzt Abdullah Öcalan in türkischer Isolationshaft. Er ist nicht nur der Gründer (und Auflöser) der PKK, sondern auch der immer noch weitherum hoch geachtete Führer des kurdischen Befreiungskampfes.
Das ist ein Skandal, und ein typisches Beispiel für Gesinnungsjustiz, die eines Rechtsstaates nicht würdig ist. Ausführlicher Kommentar in ND:
Mehrere Dutzend Nobelpreisträger setzten sich in der Vergangenheit mehrmals für seine Freilassung ein. Siehe
Selbst die ultranationalistische türkische MHP fordert eine Lockerung der Isolationshaft, damit Öcalan "seinen Einfluss in der Organisation [aufgelöste PKK] geltend machen könne, um den [Friedens-] Prozess weiter anzuleiten".
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Seit gut 27 Jahren sitzt Abdullah Öcalan in türkischer Isolationshaft. Er ist nicht nur der Gründer (und Auflöser) der PKK, sondern auch der immer noch weitherum hoch geachtete Führer des kurdischen Befreiungskampfes.
Das ist ein Skandal, und ein typisches Beispiel für Gesinnungsjustiz, die eines Rechtsstaates nicht würdig ist. Ausführlicher Kommentar in ND:
Mehrere Dutzend Nobelpreisträger setzten sich in der Vergangenheit mehrmals für seine Freilassung ein. Siehe
Selbst die ultranationalistische türkische MHP fordert eine Lockerung der Isolationshaft, damit Öcalan "seinen Einfluss in der Organisation [aufgelöste PKK] geltend machen könne, um den [Friedens-] Prozess weiter anzuleiten".
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Seit gut 27 Jahren sitzt Abdullah Öcalan in türkischer Isolationshaft. Er ist nicht nur der Gründer (und Auflöser) der PKK, sondern auch der immer noch weitherum hoch geachtete Führer des kurdischen Befreiungskampfes.
Das ist ein Skandal, und ein typisches Beispiel für Gesinnungsjustiz, die eines Rechtsstaates nicht würdig ist. Ausführlicher Kommentar in ND:
Mehrere Dutzend Nobelpreisträger setzten sich in der Vergangenheit mehrmals für seine Freilassung ein. Siehe
Selbst die ultranationalistische türkische MHP fordert eine Lockerung der Isolationshaft, damit Öcalan "seinen Einfluss in der Organisation [aufgelöste PKK] geltend machen könne, um den [Friedens-] Prozess weiter anzuleiten".
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Monthly highlights, May 2026
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# INCREASING POPULAR PROTESTS
Protests against the Damascus government are spreading in different regions, from Raqqa to Damascus, Deir Ezzor and Aleppo. Two main sectors are raising their voice denouncing economical hardships, on one side farmers that are struggling with the wheat prices set by the Damascus government, much lower than other years, especially if compared with the price the Autonomous Administration used to buy it for. Farmers protests denounced that with the lower prices they can't even cover the costs. Another sector leading protests are the oil workers, since the Damascus government is taking control of many oil fields and excluding many oilfield workers that depended on it for survival. At the same time, protests of SDF families demanding the liberation of prisoners continue, since many SDF fighters still remain in prisons.
# FLOODS ON THE EUPHRATES RIVER
After many years of water scarcity, with Turkey keeping dams closed to diminish the water flow into Syria, massive amounts of water were let to flow in to the Euphrates river. It caused floods in many regions, especially in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor. Bridges have been destroyed, many riverside areas remain under water, with houses, orchards and farmland under water. This comes at the time of the wheat harvest season, with many farmers losing their crops that were recently harvested but still on the fields.
# PARLIAEMENT 'ELECTIONS' IN NORTHERN SYRIA
While most of Syria voted for the People’s Assembly last October, at that time NES was still under DAANES control. The North East incl. Kobani, Haseke and Qamishlo only voted now on the 24th of may. The vote was for the last 11 seats in the parliament, with a very restricted voting method. The number of voters were highly restricted, with less than 200 people allowed to vote in the different cities. A majority of Arab representatives were elected, followed by several KurdS from ENKS. PYD representatives denounced the elections as "undemocratic".
# TRANSPORT OVER SYRIA INCREASE
Partly due to the war tensions with Iran, many air traffic is being redirected over middle east. That comes at a time where Turkey and other countries are reactivating their flights to Syria, that is experiencing an increasing number of flights in their airports. Road traffic is also increasing, with the first international transit convoy that entered Syria from Turkey (in Tal Abyad/Gire Spi) heading to Iraq via the al-Yarubiyah Border Crossing.
# KURDISH LANGUAGE NATIONAL DAY
May 15th is Kurdish language day. his year particularly the day draws attention to the legal right to Kurdish language education in the constitution and laws of the new government. While al-Sharaa did sign a presidential decree guaranteeing Kurdish cultural and language rights, most Kurdish people have little trust in this. Kurdish has been was banned in Syria for decades, and is threatening to become only single subject in school (everything else being taught in Arabic), instead of a whole curriculum being taught in Kurdish. Therefor advocating for and celebrating the Kurdish language is ever so relevant today.
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# EVALUATION
The Syrian government is strengthening its position in the international political arena every day, this is evidenced by the way economic cooperation is being established between the European powers and Syria. Europe sees in Syria a promising country in which it can invest. The recent NATO exercises with the participation of the Syrian army signal to the whole world that Syria is ready for open cooperation with the West in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, the Syrian leadership, being pragmatist, does not openly take either side of the world centers of gravity, but tries to confidently balance between east and west.
Despite the relatively successful foreign policy, the internal economic affairs of Syria are not going well. Increasingly, residents of the Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor regions are expressing dissatisfaction with rising prices. The recent floods caused by the extraordinary opening of Turkish dams seriously damaged many farmers' wheat harvest, and that will severely worsen the situation. The government's urgency on taking full control of oil business is also excluding many oil field workers, that had certain degree of autonomy on how the fields were managed when the regions were under control of SDF. Now many oil field managers and workers are leading protests in different areas, complaining about government's new policies on oil.
The autonomous administration has practically ceased to exist, giving way to state institutions. The commune system continue functioning and solving many aspects of daily life, the Syrian State have no capacity to undermine these grassroots neighborhood cooperation. Most women's institutions also continue their work. The SDF is being reorganized into 4 divisions, maintaining its independence, but not all SDF fighters can be integrated in just those 4 divisions. As ISIS and other Islamist groups are increasing it's presence (and attacks), revolutionary forces are assessing the situation, looking for ways to lay low, to not undermine the integration agreements but keeping readiness to react, expecting a rise of conflict in the near future.
There are increasing tensions about the fate of the YPJ, with big demonstrations all along northern Syria together with many shows of international solidarity in defense of YPJ. The Syrian government does not want to include YPJ units in the army, they are instead inviting them to join the police structure. Such a proposal is categorically unacceptable for YPJ, since the women's army is a critical pats of the women's revolution.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤-----------------------------------------------------------------
#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, May 2026
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# INCREASING POPULAR PROTESTS
Protests against the Damascus government are spreading in different regions, from Raqqa to Damascus, Deir Ezzor and Aleppo. Two main sectors are raising their voice denouncing economical hardships, on one side farmers that are struggling with the wheat prices set by the Damascus government, much lower than other years, especially if compared with the price the Autonomous Administration used to buy it for. Farmers protests denounced that with the lower prices they can't even cover the costs. Another sector leading protests are the oil workers, since the Damascus government is taking control of many oil fields and excluding many oilfield workers that depended on it for survival. At the same time, protests of SDF families demanding the liberation of prisoners continue, since many SDF fighters still remain in prisons.
# FLOODS ON THE EUPHRATES RIVER
After many years of water scarcity, with Turkey keeping dams closed to diminish the water flow into Syria, massive amounts of water were let to flow in to the Euphrates river. It caused floods in many regions, especially in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor. Bridges have been destroyed, many riverside areas remain under water, with houses, orchards and farmland under water. This comes at the time of the wheat harvest season, with many farmers losing their crops that were recently harvested but still on the fields.
# PARLIAEMENT 'ELECTIONS' IN NORTHERN SYRIA
While most of Syria voted for the People’s Assembly last October, at that time NES was still under DAANES control. The North East incl. Kobani, Haseke and Qamishlo only voted now on the 24th of may. The vote was for the last 11 seats in the parliament, with a very restricted voting method. The number of voters were highly restricted, with less than 200 people allowed to vote in the different cities. A majority of Arab representatives were elected, followed by several KurdS from ENKS. PYD representatives denounced the elections as "undemocratic".
# TRANSPORT OVER SYRIA INCREASE
Partly due to the war tensions with Iran, many air traffic is being redirected over middle east. That comes at a time where Turkey and other countries are reactivating their flights to Syria, that is experiencing an increasing number of flights in their airports. Road traffic is also increasing, with the first international transit convoy that entered Syria from Turkey (in Tal Abyad/Gire Spi) heading to Iraq via the al-Yarubiyah Border Crossing.
# KURDISH LANGUAGE NATIONAL DAY
May 15th is Kurdish language day. his year particularly the day draws attention to the legal right to Kurdish language education in the constitution and laws of the new government. While al-Sharaa did sign a presidential decree guaranteeing Kurdish cultural and language rights, most Kurdish people have little trust in this. Kurdish has been was banned in Syria for decades, and is threatening to become only single subject in school (everything else being taught in Arabic), instead of a whole curriculum being taught in Kurdish. Therefor advocating for and celebrating the Kurdish language is ever so relevant today.
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# EVALUATION
The Syrian government is strengthening its position in the international political arena every day, this is evidenced by the way economic cooperation is being established between the European powers and Syria. Europe sees in Syria a promising country in which it can invest. The recent NATO exercises with the participation of the Syrian army signal to the whole world that Syria is ready for open cooperation with the West in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, the Syrian leadership, being pragmatist, does not openly take either side of the world centers of gravity, but tries to confidently balance between east and west.
Despite the relatively successful foreign policy, the internal economic affairs of Syria are not going well. Increasingly, residents of the Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor regions are expressing dissatisfaction with rising prices. The recent floods caused by the extraordinary opening of Turkish dams seriously damaged many farmers' wheat harvest, and that will severely worsen the situation. The government's urgency on taking full control of oil business is also excluding many oil field workers, that had certain degree of autonomy on how the fields were managed when the regions were under control of SDF. Now many oil field managers and workers are leading protests in different areas, complaining about government's new policies on oil.
The autonomous administration has practically ceased to exist, giving way to state institutions. The commune system continue functioning and solving many aspects of daily life, the Syrian State have no capacity to undermine these grassroots neighborhood cooperation. Most women's institutions also continue their work. The SDF is being reorganized into 4 divisions, maintaining its independence, but not all SDF fighters can be integrated in just those 4 divisions. As ISIS and other Islamist groups are increasing it's presence (and attacks), revolutionary forces are assessing the situation, looking for ways to lay low, to not undermine the integration agreements but keeping readiness to react, expecting a rise of conflict in the near future.
There are increasing tensions about the fate of the YPJ, with big demonstrations all along northern Syria together with many shows of international solidarity in defense of YPJ. The Syrian government does not want to include YPJ units in the army, they are instead inviting them to join the police structure. Such a proposal is categorically unacceptable for YPJ, since the women's army is a critical pats of the women's revolution.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤-----------------------------------------------------------------
#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, May 2026
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# INCREASING POPULAR PROTESTS
Protests against the Damascus government are spreading in different regions, from Raqqa to Damascus, Deir Ezzor and Aleppo. Two main sectors are raising their voice denouncing economical hardships, on one side farmers that are struggling with the wheat prices set by the Damascus government, much lower than other years, especially if compared with the price the Autonomous Administration used to buy it for. Farmers protests denounced that with the lower prices they can't even cover the costs. Another sector leading protests are the oil workers, since the Damascus government is taking control of many oil fields and excluding many oilfield workers that depended on it for survival. At the same time, protests of SDF families demanding the liberation of prisoners continue, since many SDF fighters still remain in prisons.
# FLOODS ON THE EUPHRATES RIVER
After many years of water scarcity, with Turkey keeping dams closed to diminish the water flow into Syria, massive amounts of water were let to flow in to the Euphrates river. It caused floods in many regions, especially in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor. Bridges have been destroyed, many riverside areas remain under water, with houses, orchards and farmland under water. This comes at the time of the wheat harvest season, with many farmers losing their crops that were recently harvested but still on the fields.
# PARLIAEMENT 'ELECTIONS' IN NORTHERN SYRIA
While most of Syria voted for the People’s Assembly last October, at that time NES was still under DAANES control. The North East incl. Kobani, Haseke and Qamishlo only voted now on the 24th of may. The vote was for the last 11 seats in the parliament, with a very restricted voting method. The number of voters were highly restricted, with less than 200 people allowed to vote in the different cities. A majority of Arab representatives were elected, followed by several KurdS from ENKS. PYD representatives denounced the elections as "undemocratic".
# TRANSPORT OVER SYRIA INCREASE
Partly due to the war tensions with Iran, many air traffic is being redirected over middle east. That comes at a time where Turkey and other countries are reactivating their flights to Syria, that is experiencing an increasing number of flights in their airports. Road traffic is also increasing, with the first international transit convoy that entered Syria from Turkey (in Tal Abyad/Gire Spi) heading to Iraq via the al-Yarubiyah Border Crossing.
# KURDISH LANGUAGE NATIONAL DAY
May 15th is Kurdish language day. his year particularly the day draws attention to the legal right to Kurdish language education in the constitution and laws of the new government. While al-Sharaa did sign a presidential decree guaranteeing Kurdish cultural and language rights, most Kurdish people have little trust in this. Kurdish has been was banned in Syria for decades, and is threatening to become only single subject in school (everything else being taught in Arabic), instead of a whole curriculum being taught in Kurdish. Therefor advocating for and celebrating the Kurdish language is ever so relevant today.
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# EVALUATION
The Syrian government is strengthening its position in the international political arena every day, this is evidenced by the way economic cooperation is being established between the European powers and Syria. Europe sees in Syria a promising country in which it can invest. The recent NATO exercises with the participation of the Syrian army signal to the whole world that Syria is ready for open cooperation with the West in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, the Syrian leadership, being pragmatist, does not openly take either side of the world centers of gravity, but tries to confidently balance between east and west.
Despite the relatively successful foreign policy, the internal economic affairs of Syria are not going well. Increasingly, residents of the Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor regions are expressing dissatisfaction with rising prices. The recent floods caused by the extraordinary opening of Turkish dams seriously damaged many farmers' wheat harvest, and that will severely worsen the situation. The government's urgency on taking full control of oil business is also excluding many oil field workers, that had certain degree of autonomy on how the fields were managed when the regions were under control of SDF. Now many oil field managers and workers are leading protests in different areas, complaining about government's new policies on oil.
The autonomous administration has practically ceased to exist, giving way to state institutions. The commune system continue functioning and solving many aspects of daily life, the Syrian State have no capacity to undermine these grassroots neighborhood cooperation. Most women's institutions also continue their work. The SDF is being reorganized into 4 divisions, maintaining its independence, but not all SDF fighters can be integrated in just those 4 divisions. As ISIS and other Islamist groups are increasing it's presence (and attacks), revolutionary forces are assessing the situation, looking for ways to lay low, to not undermine the integration agreements but keeping readiness to react, expecting a rise of conflict in the near future.
There are increasing tensions about the fate of the YPJ, with big demonstrations all along northern Syria together with many shows of international solidarity in defense of YPJ. The Syrian government does not want to include YPJ units in the army, they are instead inviting them to join the police structure. Such a proposal is categorically unacceptable for YPJ, since the women's army is a critical pats of the women's revolution.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤-----------------------------------------------------------------
#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, May 2026
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# INCREASING POPULAR PROTESTS
Protests against the Damascus government are spreading in different regions, from Raqqa to Damascus, Deir Ezzor and Aleppo. Two main sectors are raising their voice denouncing economical hardships, on one side farmers that are struggling with the wheat prices set by the Damascus government, much lower than other years, especially if compared with the price the Autonomous Administration used to buy it for. Farmers protests denounced that with the lower prices they can't even cover the costs. Another sector leading protests are the oil workers, since the Damascus government is taking control of many oil fields and excluding many oilfield workers that depended on it for survival. At the same time, protests of SDF families demanding the liberation of prisoners continue, since many SDF fighters still remain in prisons.
# FLOODS ON THE EUPHRATES RIVER
After many years of water scarcity, with Turkey keeping dams closed to diminish the water flow into Syria, massive amounts of water were let to flow in to the Euphrates river. It caused floods in many regions, especially in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor. Bridges have been destroyed, many riverside areas remain under water, with houses, orchards and farmland under water. This comes at the time of the wheat harvest season, with many farmers losing their crops that were recently harvested but still on the fields.
# PARLIAEMENT 'ELECTIONS' IN NORTHERN SYRIA
While most of Syria voted for the People’s Assembly last October, at that time NES was still under DAANES control. The North East incl. Kobani, Haseke and Qamishlo only voted now on the 24th of may. The vote was for the last 11 seats in the parliament, with a very restricted voting method. The number of voters were highly restricted, with less than 200 people allowed to vote in the different cities. A majority of Arab representatives were elected, followed by several KurdS from ENKS. PYD representatives denounced the elections as "undemocratic".
# TRANSPORT OVER SYRIA INCREASE
Partly due to the war tensions with Iran, many air traffic is being redirected over middle east. That comes at a time where Turkey and other countries are reactivating their flights to Syria, that is experiencing an increasing number of flights in their airports. Road traffic is also increasing, with the first international transit convoy that entered Syria from Turkey (in Tal Abyad/Gire Spi) heading to Iraq via the al-Yarubiyah Border Crossing.
# KURDISH LANGUAGE NATIONAL DAY
May 15th is Kurdish language day. his year particularly the day draws attention to the legal right to Kurdish language education in the constitution and laws of the new government. While al-Sharaa did sign a presidential decree guaranteeing Kurdish cultural and language rights, most Kurdish people have little trust in this. Kurdish has been was banned in Syria for decades, and is threatening to become only single subject in school (everything else being taught in Arabic), instead of a whole curriculum being taught in Kurdish. Therefor advocating for and celebrating the Kurdish language is ever so relevant today.
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# EVALUATION
The Syrian government is strengthening its position in the international political arena every day, this is evidenced by the way economic cooperation is being established between the European powers and Syria. Europe sees in Syria a promising country in which it can invest. The recent NATO exercises with the participation of the Syrian army signal to the whole world that Syria is ready for open cooperation with the West in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, the Syrian leadership, being pragmatist, does not openly take either side of the world centers of gravity, but tries to confidently balance between east and west.
Despite the relatively successful foreign policy, the internal economic affairs of Syria are not going well. Increasingly, residents of the Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor regions are expressing dissatisfaction with rising prices. The recent floods caused by the extraordinary opening of Turkish dams seriously damaged many farmers' wheat harvest, and that will severely worsen the situation. The government's urgency on taking full control of oil business is also excluding many oil field workers, that had certain degree of autonomy on how the fields were managed when the regions were under control of SDF. Now many oil field managers and workers are leading protests in different areas, complaining about government's new policies on oil.
The autonomous administration has practically ceased to exist, giving way to state institutions. The commune system continue functioning and solving many aspects of daily life, the Syrian State have no capacity to undermine these grassroots neighborhood cooperation. Most women's institutions also continue their work. The SDF is being reorganized into 4 divisions, maintaining its independence, but not all SDF fighters can be integrated in just those 4 divisions. As ISIS and other Islamist groups are increasing it's presence (and attacks), revolutionary forces are assessing the situation, looking for ways to lay low, to not undermine the integration agreements but keeping readiness to react, expecting a rise of conflict in the near future.
There are increasing tensions about the fate of the YPJ, with big demonstrations all along northern Syria together with many shows of international solidarity in defense of YPJ. The Syrian government does not want to include YPJ units in the army, they are instead inviting them to join the police structure. Such a proposal is categorically unacceptable for YPJ, since the women's army is a critical pats of the women's revolution.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤-----------------------------------------------------------------
#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Monthly highlights, May 2026
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# INCREASING POPULAR PROTESTS
Protests against the Damascus government are spreading in different regions, from Raqqa to Damascus, Deir Ezzor and Aleppo. Two main sectors are raising their voice denouncing economical hardships, on one side farmers that are struggling with the wheat prices set by the Damascus government, much lower than other years, especially if compared with the price the Autonomous Administration used to buy it for. Farmers protests denounced that with the lower prices they can't even cover the costs. Another sector leading protests are the oil workers, since the Damascus government is taking control of many oil fields and excluding many oilfield workers that depended on it for survival. At the same time, protests of SDF families demanding the liberation of prisoners continue, since many SDF fighters still remain in prisons.
# FLOODS ON THE EUPHRATES RIVER
After many years of water scarcity, with Turkey keeping dams closed to diminish the water flow into Syria, massive amounts of water were let to flow in to the Euphrates river. It caused floods in many regions, especially in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor. Bridges have been destroyed, many riverside areas remain under water, with houses, orchards and farmland under water. This comes at the time of the wheat harvest season, with many farmers losing their crops that were recently harvested but still on the fields.
# PARLIAEMENT 'ELECTIONS' IN NORTHERN SYRIA
While most of Syria voted for the People’s Assembly last October, at that time NES was still under DAANES control. The North East incl. Kobani, Haseke and Qamishlo only voted now on the 24th of may. The vote was for the last 11 seats in the parliament, with a very restricted voting method. The number of voters were highly restricted, with less than 200 people allowed to vote in the different cities. A majority of Arab representatives were elected, followed by several KurdS from ENKS. PYD representatives denounced the elections as "undemocratic".
# TRANSPORT OVER SYRIA INCREASE
Partly due to the war tensions with Iran, many air traffic is being redirected over middle east. That comes at a time where Turkey and other countries are reactivating their flights to Syria, that is experiencing an increasing number of flights in their airports. Road traffic is also increasing, with the first international transit convoy that entered Syria from Turkey (in Tal Abyad/Gire Spi) heading to Iraq via the al-Yarubiyah Border Crossing.
# KURDISH LANGUAGE NATIONAL DAY
May 15th is Kurdish language day. his year particularly the day draws attention to the legal right to Kurdish language education in the constitution and laws of the new government. While al-Sharaa did sign a presidential decree guaranteeing Kurdish cultural and language rights, most Kurdish people have little trust in this. Kurdish has been was banned in Syria for decades, and is threatening to become only single subject in school (everything else being taught in Arabic), instead of a whole curriculum being taught in Kurdish. Therefor advocating for and celebrating the Kurdish language is ever so relevant today.
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# EVALUATION
The Syrian government is strengthening its position in the international political arena every day, this is evidenced by the way economic cooperation is being established between the European powers and Syria. Europe sees in Syria a promising country in which it can invest. The recent NATO exercises with the participation of the Syrian army signal to the whole world that Syria is ready for open cooperation with the West in both the political and military spheres. At the same time, the Syrian leadership, being pragmatist, does not openly take either side of the world centers of gravity, but tries to confidently balance between east and west.
Despite the relatively successful foreign policy, the internal economic affairs of Syria are not going well. Increasingly, residents of the Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor regions are expressing dissatisfaction with rising prices. The recent floods caused by the extraordinary opening of Turkish dams seriously damaged many farmers' wheat harvest, and that will severely worsen the situation. The government's urgency on taking full control of oil business is also excluding many oil field workers, that had certain degree of autonomy on how the fields were managed when the regions were under control of SDF. Now many oil field managers and workers are leading protests in different areas, complaining about government's new policies on oil.
The autonomous administration has practically ceased to exist, giving way to state institutions. The commune system continue functioning and solving many aspects of daily life, the Syrian State have no capacity to undermine these grassroots neighborhood cooperation. Most women's institutions also continue their work. The SDF is being reorganized into 4 divisions, maintaining its independence, but not all SDF fighters can be integrated in just those 4 divisions. As ISIS and other Islamist groups are increasing it's presence (and attacks), revolutionary forces are assessing the situation, looking for ways to lay low, to not undermine the integration agreements but keeping readiness to react, expecting a rise of conflict in the near future.
There are increasing tensions about the fate of the YPJ, with big demonstrations all along northern Syria together with many shows of international solidarity in defense of YPJ. The Syrian government does not want to include YPJ units in the army, they are instead inviting them to join the police structure. Such a proposal is categorically unacceptable for YPJ, since the women's army is a critical pats of the women's revolution.
Revolutionary greetings! 🖤-----------------------------------------------------------------
#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Dear comrades,
We bring our self critic for the misguiding and unclear way we expressed in our last update about constitutional rights. To make it clear: The new Syrian constitution don't explicitly recognize Kurdish rights, but it acknowledge the diversity of Syria. The formal recognition of Kurdish rights is included in a presidential decree that was issued after the negotiations held between SDF and the transitional government. Thanks to comrades that pointed that out and helped to be more clear and precise! 🖤
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We also want to emphasize this statement from the general command of YPJ issued last month:
# KURDISH WOMEN ENSURE A FREE KURDISTAN
Kurdish women struggle to protect the rights of their people. They resist and pay a heavy price for the unity and cohesion of Kurdistan. In their fight for rights and justice, women play a leading role through great sacrifices. Therefore, respecting revolutionary women is a human and moral standard. Through their struggle, Kurdish women break the chains of occupation and reject divisive policies. For this reason, occupying forces target women throughout Kurdistan. Nevertheless, Kurdish women continue their struggle with strong determination and firm belief.
As the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), we respectfully remember the Peshmerga fighters Ghazal Mulan, Nada Miri, and Samira Al-Ayari, and we affirm that the sound of Kurdish women’s rifles calls only for the freedom of women and the Kurdish people.
Women bravely resist the ruling mentality. We strongly condemn the attacks carried out by the Iranian state on Peshmerga bases in Komala in Eastern Kurdistan. As the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), we affirm that the martyrdom of the three Peshmerga—Nada, Samira, and Ghazal—is a great and painful loss, not only for their families and organizations, but also for us, the people of Kurdistan, and all freedom-loving forces.
We particularly emphasize that attacks on women Peshmerga fighters are not merely military assaults, but political attempts to destroy the role of women in the struggle for freedom. These attacks aim to marginalize women’s voices and exclude their presence in political, military, and social spheres. However, as Kurdish women, we will continue our struggle for freedom with unwavering determination and strong faith, and we will not retreat even an inch.
Regardless of the reasons, we consider it unacceptable that hospitals in the Kurdistan Region refused to receive the body of Ghazal Mulan, and that the mosque remained open for religious purposes after her martyrdom. We call for an urgent investigation into this incident by the relevant authorities. Ghazal, who was seriously injured, could have been saved. This situation was psychologically and humanly difficult for all of us, as women and as the Kurdish people.
As a Kurdish woman, Ghazal chose to defend her land and homeland and fulfilled her national duty. In contrast, no political party should prioritize partisan interests over social and national interests, and all must respect the struggle of Kurdish women for the freedom of the country.
At a time when the Kurdish people are under attack from all sides, we must support one another regardless of differences among Kurdish organizations and parties.
We call on all political, social, and military forces in Kurdistan to unite in the face of these attacks and to strengthen national unity. Under such circumstances, the only way to protect the achievements of the people and the martyrs is through cooperation and unity. Any division will only increase the number of enemies.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ghazal Mulan, her comrades in struggle, and the Kurdish people as a whole. Kurdish women have always fought for the freedom of their people with courage, selflessness, and leadership. Respecting women’s struggle is a human duty.
This is a global cause. We once again salute all women who love their homeland and struggle for freedom, represented in the martyr Ghazal Mulan, and we believe that a free and secure future will be ensured under the leadership of women.General Command of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ)
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist -
Dear comrades,
We bring our self critic for the misguiding and unclear way we expressed in our last update about constitutional rights. To make it clear: The new Syrian constitution don't explicitly recognize Kurdish rights, but it acknowledge the diversity of Syria. The formal recognition of Kurdish rights is included in a presidential decree that was issued after the negotiations held between SDF and the transitional government. Thanks to comrades that pointed that out and helped to be more clear and precise! 🖤
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We also want to emphasize this statement from the general command of YPJ issued last month:
# KURDISH WOMEN ENSURE A FREE KURDISTAN
Kurdish women struggle to protect the rights of their people. They resist and pay a heavy price for the unity and cohesion of Kurdistan. In their fight for rights and justice, women play a leading role through great sacrifices. Therefore, respecting revolutionary women is a human and moral standard. Through their struggle, Kurdish women break the chains of occupation and reject divisive policies. For this reason, occupying forces target women throughout Kurdistan. Nevertheless, Kurdish women continue their struggle with strong determination and firm belief.
As the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), we respectfully remember the Peshmerga fighters Ghazal Mulan, Nada Miri, and Samira Al-Ayari, and we affirm that the sound of Kurdish women’s rifles calls only for the freedom of women and the Kurdish people.
Women bravely resist the ruling mentality. We strongly condemn the attacks carried out by the Iranian state on Peshmerga bases in Komala in Eastern Kurdistan. As the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), we affirm that the martyrdom of the three Peshmerga—Nada, Samira, and Ghazal—is a great and painful loss, not only for their families and organizations, but also for us, the people of Kurdistan, and all freedom-loving forces.
We particularly emphasize that attacks on women Peshmerga fighters are not merely military assaults, but political attempts to destroy the role of women in the struggle for freedom. These attacks aim to marginalize women’s voices and exclude their presence in political, military, and social spheres. However, as Kurdish women, we will continue our struggle for freedom with unwavering determination and strong faith, and we will not retreat even an inch.
Regardless of the reasons, we consider it unacceptable that hospitals in the Kurdistan Region refused to receive the body of Ghazal Mulan, and that the mosque remained open for religious purposes after her martyrdom. We call for an urgent investigation into this incident by the relevant authorities. Ghazal, who was seriously injured, could have been saved. This situation was psychologically and humanly difficult for all of us, as women and as the Kurdish people.
As a Kurdish woman, Ghazal chose to defend her land and homeland and fulfilled her national duty. In contrast, no political party should prioritize partisan interests over social and national interests, and all must respect the struggle of Kurdish women for the freedom of the country.
At a time when the Kurdish people are under attack from all sides, we must support one another regardless of differences among Kurdish organizations and parties.
We call on all political, social, and military forces in Kurdistan to unite in the face of these attacks and to strengthen national unity. Under such circumstances, the only way to protect the achievements of the people and the martyrs is through cooperation and unity. Any division will only increase the number of enemies.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ghazal Mulan, her comrades in struggle, and the Kurdish people as a whole. Kurdish women have always fought for the freedom of their people with courage, selflessness, and leadership. Respecting women’s struggle is a human duty.
This is a global cause. We once again salute all women who love their homeland and struggle for freedom, represented in the martyr Ghazal Mulan, and we believe that a free and secure future will be ensured under the leadership of women.General Command of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ)
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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist