Demonstrations against Turkish occupation spread in Rojava

Thousands of people in Dirbêsiyê, Til Temir and Zirgan in Rojava's Cizîr Canton have taken to the streets in protest of the Turkish state’s invasion.

Thousands of people in Dirbêsiyê, Til Temir and Zirgan cities of Rojava's Cizîr Canton are protesting the Turkish state’s massacre and invasion in the south of Jarablus.

The people marched to the city center, chanting “Invading Turkish state, leave Rojava and Syria!”. Teacher Nojîn Sîdo read a statement in the name of the people. Sîdo condemned the occupant Turkish army’s massacre of civilians in the south of Jarablus and the international community for staying silent against the massacre and the Turkish state’s invasion.

The statement said the occupant Turkish army’s civilian massacre and attacks are against the democratic federal system.

Kongra Star administrator Bedia Erebo and TEV-DEM Til Temir branch member Azad Yusif said they stood with Jarablus against the occupant Turkish army.

Hemed Himêdi spoke in the demonstration and said the Turkish intervention on the region is an occupation.

Wehida Eli said they will use their right to self defense against the occupation attacks.

Resistance of the people of Jarablus and Manbij were also saluted during the demonstration.