Attacks on civilians at Tishreen dam continue

The Turkish state continues its war crimes with complete impunity. In the past hour Turkish drones again consciously targeted a civilian gathering at Tishreen dam, where people have been dancing. These acts are the epitome of terrorism - continuously aiming your weapons at civilians.
At least 2 civilians have been martyred and over 70 injured, among them also an internationalist activist for human rights and ecology.

This brings the number of civilian casualties at Tishreen dam, since the beginning of the vigil, to 12 martyrs and over 130 people have been injured (numbers as of today unclear).

YPJ General Command: Sozdar Derik salutes the people and calls to action

Since the 30.11.2024 the people of North-East Syria have been at war against the "Syrian National Army'. These attacks seek to occupy NE Syria and destroy the political project, the people's revolution, of building up a life that is principled by direct democracy, women's liberation and ecology.
As the people of NE Syria, and the armed forces (SDF, YPG, YPJ) have been fighting a fierce war to defend their homeland and the revolution, Sozdar Derik, member of the YPJ General Command, pays tribute to those who have defended the #Rojava revolution and sends her greetings to the people. In the name of YPJ, YPG and SDF she calls on all, especially the youth, to support the struggle for a free and democratic Syria and Kurdistan.

Watch her full statement on our Youtube-channel 👉 https://youtu.be/a3lzejDdx3s

Turkish war crimes at Tishreen dam continue

As the people's vigil at Tishreen dam is now in its 3rd week, we have continued to document Turkish war crimes against the people holding the vigil.

📌Overall, 203 civilians have been injured and 22 have been martyred due to Turkish attacks on the gathering and the convoys en route to Tishreen dam.

Read our full reports on the attacks in the 1st and the 2nd week of the vigil here: https://ypj-info.org/resources/

On 21st January YPJ commander Arjin Kobane was martyred as she stood on the frontlines at Tishrin Dam against the Turkish aggression until the very end, where she displayed extraordinary resistance and a decisive vision for victory. Commander Arjin has became a symbol of resistance and women’s heroism in the midst of an ongoing war that seeks to occupy North-East Syria and annihilate the project of direct democracy, women's liberation and ecology, showing unmatched courage to defend the women's revolution until the very end.

🌹 Arjîn Kobanê

Read the full statement by YPJ here: https://ypjrojava.net/en/?p=21521

Documenting Turkish war crimes

Over the past 30 days, 40 civilians have been martyred in drone attacks by the Turkish state. Over 270 civilians have been injured.
Only yesterday, the market of Sirrin town was hit, killing 12 civilians, many underaged. Turkish media claim to have hit SDF fighters in this bombing, while Turkey actually continues targeting civilians with impunity.

For live reporting & up-to-date infos of the current frontline in NE Syria in English language, follow https://t.iss.one/jkeasden

We are all YPJ

Women from Brasil, Italy, Baluchistan and Germany have send their greetings of support & solidarity to YPJ and all its fighters! ✌️💜

The New Syria Will Be Built By Women Who Struggle For Freedom

Statement of the YPJ General Command in regards to the newest developments in Damascus and general political situation in Syria:

📌 "In this context, while it is highly suspicious that the fate of an entire region is being determined solely by armed groups behind closed doors in Damascus on January 29, it is even more alarming that Hatim Abu Shaqra, the leader of the Ahrar al-Sharqiya group—which assassinated Future Syria Party leader Hevrin Khalaf in 2019—has joined this dubious conference."

📌 "As the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), we do not recognize the legitimacy of this conference or its resolutions."

📌 "The systematic killing of women marked the beginning of societal collapse in this region. Therefore, the new Syria will rise at the hands of women fighting for freedom, not at the hands of those who murder them."

Read full statement here: https://ypjrojava.net/en/?p=21542

Statement Condemning the Terrorist Bombing in Manbij

Our Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) condemn the terrorist bombing that occurred this morning in Manbij. We reaffirm that the use of explosive devices, infighting, terrorism, chaos, and incitement to sedition are fundamental tactics employed by the mercenary factions affiliated with Turkey. These factions consistently resort to such methods to instill fear among the population and suppress any protests against the deteriorating conditions in Manbij, including theft, looting, and sexual violence committed by their members.
Our forces, with extensive expertise in detecting criminals, stand ready to share our experiences in the investigation with the Damascus Administration to identify the true perpetrators behind these bombings and the parties that try to cover up their actions through baseless accusations hastily directed at our forces immediately without investigation or evidence, as an attempt to divert attention from the actual perpetrators responsible for these crimes.

SDF Media Center
February 3, 2025

https://sdf-press.com/en/2025/02/statement-condemning-the-terrorist-bombing-in-manbij/

Who rules Damascus now: "president" al-Sharaa and his "interim government"

On 29/01 Ahmad al-Sharaa announced himself as the new Syrian president. The previous leader of HTS had been running a de-facto Islamic state in the Syrian province Idlib, the area which had been under control of HTS. As the Assad regime fell and HTS took control over Damascus, al-Sharaa quickly announced an "interim government". Initially it was set for a period of 4 months, until the end of March 2025. The "interim government" was announced in December 2024. Al-Sharaa later corrected himself, stating that he process of building a new gov't will rather last 3 years were as in the 4th year elections can take place.

The "interim government" has been made up only of men (except one women holding the position of "Head of Woman's Office") most of which had either previously served as ‘ministers’ in the Idlib region or/ and had been long involved with HTS.
One example is Anas Hassan Khattab, who along al-Sharaa was a founding member of Jabhat al-Nusra in 2012 and now became the “Chief of Intelligence” services. Marhaf Abu Qasra, the long-term chief of military of HTS became the “minister of defense”. The “minister of justice” by the name Shadi Muhammad al-Waisi, who also carried the role of “minister of Justice” in Idlib, was involved in the public execution of a women in 2015.

On 29th January, al-Sharaa held a “victory speech". This speech was held at a military counsel meeting and was not public. In this speech, he announced himself as the new president of Syria legitimised by this counsel of military personnel. The meeting itself was not made public, was not open to anyone from civil society and military personnel from some regions, such as North-East Syria, were also entirely excluded.