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22 jan 2025
Tripartite meeting between the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Autonomous Administration, and the Syrian Democratic Council
On Tuesday, our Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), and the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria DAANES, held a joint meeting to discuss the latest developments in Syria.
18 jan 2025
The Tishreen Dam Massacre and the Field Situation in the Countryside of Kobani
Turkish forces and factions of the "National Army" supported by Turkey have once again targeted the Tishreen Dam and areas within around its perimeter with coordinates 37SDA2634026509 in the southern countryside of Kobani.
16 jan 2025
Historic Meeting Expected Between Masoud Barzani and SDF’s Mazloum Abdi
Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani is set to meet with General Mazloum Abdi, Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in what is being hailed as a historic step toward easing regional tensions and promoting reconciliation.
11 jan 2025
AANES calls to halt Turkish occupation attacks around Tishrin Dam
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria has called on international forces to halt Turkish occupation attacks on the vicinity of the Tishrin Dam and warned of a potential humanitarian disaster if it collapses.
10 jan 2025
Interview: “In talk there was a ceasefire. In practice we witnessed nothing like this” – YPJ Commander-in-Chief, Rohilat Afrin
As all eyes were on the HTS-led forces sweeping across Syria with Assad crumbling, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) launched an attack on North and East Syria (NES), seizing Shehba and Manbij from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Now, Turkey is threatening an invasion into the Kurdish city of Kobane. The SNA meanwhile, is attempting to cross the Euphrates River and further encroach into NES, with fierce clashes underway in the Manbij countryside. The all-female YPJ units – that shot to prominence during their fight against ISIS in Kobane in 2014 – are on the frontlines as part of the SDF.
7 jan 2025
Success of any political process in Syria depends on genuine participation of Women
Members of the Zenobia Women’s Gathering have emphasized that the success of any political process aimed at building a unified Syria hinges on the real and effective participation of women. They stressed the necessity of radical changes aligned with societal and women's interests during the drafting of a new Syrian constitution.
7 jan 2025
Tishreen Dam Resistance | Our Forces Thwart All the Attacks of the Turkish Occupation Mercenaries, Eliminating and Wounding Many of Them.
Our forces inflicted heavy losses on the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries on multiple fronts, eliminated a number of mercenaries, destroyed armored military vehicles, and targeted radar installations, as well as bombed their positions and gatherings. Despite substantial support from Turkish occupation UCAVs, as well as their deployment of armored vehicles and heavy artillery.
6 jan 2025
Turkish occupation crimes must not remain unaccountable
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region confirmed that the attacks of the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries against sites, infrastructure, and vital centers, aim to spread chaos and break the foundations of stability, and stressed that: "The crimes of the Turkish occupation must not remain unaccountable."
5 jan 2025
DAANES urges international action against Turkish strikes in NE Syria
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) called on the international community on Sunday to pressure Turkey into halting its attacks on the region, which have targeted critical infrastructure and public service facilities.
2 jan 2025
Syria’s HTS Leader Holds First Talks with Kurdish-led SDF
Syria’s HTS leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, held his first official talks with delegates of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Monday, described by officials as “positive.” The meeting marks a significant step in relations following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad earlier this month.
2 jan 2025
Statements from the SDF and Journalists in NES to counter fake news and Misleading informations
An statement by SDF on misleading information published by the so-called “Syrian Network for Human Rights” and statements from journalist in North East Syria for ''Not falling into the trap of media war''
30 dec 2024
Heavy Fighting in Manbij Countryside as NES Death Toll Tops 250
Highlights
- Ground fighting between SDF and SNA concentrated in eastern Manbij countryside but SDF commander says Turkish threat to Kobane “still very high”
- SDF-HTS communications are limited to “field coordination” to avoid clashes but no concrete negotiations have been reported between the sides, with SDF spokesperson saying “Turkey prevents dialogue”
- SDF operations target SNA positions in Sere Kaniye countryside amidst SNA crackdown on deserters
Comments from new Syrian interim government women’s affairs minister spark condemnation from women’s organizations in NES
- Since November 29th, Turkish/SNA attacks on NES have killed 175 SDF members, 2 fighters of the Afrin Liberation Forces (HRE), 13 Asayish members, and 69 civilians (60 civilians injured), for a total death toll of 257, as per RIC data
28 dec 2024
Turkey and its mercenaries continue to commit relentless war crimes over the population of North East Syria
Displaced individuals from Afrin have emphasized the necessity of resistance and steadfastness against these schemes until all occupied territories are liberated and their rightful inhabitants can return.
27 dec 2024
Last developments of the Aziz Arab Counter-offensive over the Manbij region
The deployment of ''YAT'' (Anti-Terror Units and the ''Martyr Haroun Units (POV Drone Operators)'' has shifted the battlefield dynamics decisively in favor of the SDF. Joint operations between these specialized forces and the Mambi Military Council (MMC) have inflicted heavy casualties on the Turkish-backed SNA. Enemy forces are now in full retreat across multiple fronts.
With Spec Ops providing critical support, the MMC has the operational capacity to recapture Manbij at will
27 dec 2024
ISIS Takes Advantage Of The Turkish Occupation Attacks On Our Areas And Targets Our Forces In Deir Ezzor
In light of the state of tension prevailing in Syria, the attacks launched by the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries on the regions of north and eastern Syria, and the preoccupation of our SDF forces with countering the attacks of the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries on all our regions, the terrorist organization ISIS is trying to take advantage of the chaos prevailing in Syrian territory to revive itself and have the strength to carry out terrorist acts, mainly targeting the areas of north and eastern Syria, given that they are the most secure and stable.
26 dec 2024
DAANES stresses protecting Syria's diversity, pluralism
Protecting diversity and pluralism in Syria, and respecting symbols, customs, and traditions, is an urgent necessity. The recent events on the Syrian coast against Alawite population, as well as the burning of Christmas trees in Hama and Homs, do not serve Syria’s interests or its future.
26 dec 2024
PYD calls to end violations against Alawites and unify efforts for Syria's safety
The Democratic Union Party (PYD) has called on the Syrian people and all political parties, including the political administration in Damascus, to put an end to and denounce the violations occurring in Alawite-populated areas. The party urged all democratic forces in Syria to work together to confront these violations and unify efforts to lead Syria to safety.