The families of Kurdish fighters held captive by the Syrian Interim Government and Turkish-backed mercenaries issued a statement in Qamishli demanding the immediate release of their sons.

They also called on the people of Rojava to Kurds in Europe, Başur, Bakur, and Rojhilat – Kurdistan, to take to peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with them, to pressure for the prisoners’ release and ensure their safe return to their families as soon as possible.