The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has called on residents of Shahin Dezh (Sain Qala) to arm themselves, broadcasting the message through mobile loudspeakers across the city. Shahin Dezh is inhabited by Kurds and Turks.

IRGC members drove through the city with vehicles equipped with loudspeakers, urging residents to visit IRGC and Basij centers in Shahin Dezh in order to obtain weapons. The calls were broadcast across the city on Friday, March 6, 2026, according to information received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.

The move comes amid growing international reports about potential military activity by Kurdistan political parties in Iran following the recent formation of a unified coalition.

Damascus Government-affiliated factions arrest 3 young men from the Kobani countryside

Before withdrawing from villages surrounding Kobani, factions affiliated with the interim government arrested three young men from the Barkal family.

Informed sources reported that a serious incident occurred in a village south of the M4 international highway, involving the arrest of three young men from the village.

The detainees are Ismail Muhammad Haj Barkal (born 1971), Salman Mustafa Haj Barkal (born 1981), and Saleh Muhammad Haj Barkal (born 1988).

The sources stated that an entity identifying itself as the General Security Directorate arrested the young men from the village of Jakhr, located southeast of Kobani, on March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and took them to an unknown location. Their fate remains unknown to this day.

Seems like media attention is the ultimate opium for the Kurdish people.

Rarely have I witnessed my people reverting back to the inferiority complex mindset as quick as they do now.

Everyone without expertise about Kurds has become an expert on Kurds.
Throwing out statements and predictions that are based on instagram reels - while they themselves are known for doing nothing but instagram reels. Maybe my folks and I are partly responsible; we have decided against doing interviews and offering comments/insights to legacy media.

We never anticipated that this will translate into legacy media inviting people to speak on behalf of the Kurdish people whom are known amongst Kurds to be complete laughing stock. Just early Saturday thoughts; taking some time to scroll on here and see what others are saying and what people are being quoted.

Bismillah, may Allah have mercy on my people

Commander-in-Chief Meets with Committee Representing Families of Prisoners and Missing Persons

The Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, met with a committee representing the families of prisoners and missing persons. He emphasized that the issue of prisoners and missing persons from the recent battles is a central component of the integration process under the January 29 Agreement, given its direct and positive impact on implementation.

The Commander-in-Chief explained that he had been officially informed of the existence of 1,070 prisoners in Syrian prisons, including both civilians and military personnel. He stressed that this issue is a top priority and cannot be compromised under any circumstances.

He added that intensive efforts are ongoing to address the issue according to a specific timeline, noting that the prisoners will be returned to their families in the coming period. He also indicated that a number of prisoners from both sides have been released in recent days as part of the practical steps being taken to resolve the issue.

The Commander-in-Chief emphasized that the issue of prisoners of war is a fundamental commitment within the agreement, noting that the Syrian President affirmed this commitment and the importance of its implementation upon signing the agreement. He also pointed out the continuation of the plan to release detainees held in prisons in northern and eastern Syria as part of the prison rehabilitation and reform program.

The Commander-in-Chief further emphasized the heroic role of the captured fighters, stressing that their sacrifices and perseverance in battles were crucial in protecting civilians. He underscored the importance of their return to their families to resume their lives and contribute to building a secure future.

Keep an eye on Rojava too.

Syrian Government Forces are again using the *Tribal Army* scheme and have called out a mobilisation against the Kurds.