Rojava Free Press Union (YRA) Congress, which had been dedicated to the slain journalist Mustefa Mihemed, was held in Qamishlo.

The congress had begun yesterday after the election of the congress council and the announcement of the 2015-2016 activity report. 200 delegates participated in the congress and discussed campaigns such as ‘No to Silence’ and exhibitions such as ‘From Kobane to Sine.’

Delegates renewed the YRA constitution and held elections, after which Ekrem Berekat and Şehnaz Osman were re-elected as YRA Co-presidents. The YRA Council with 12 members was also elected, and the new administration is expected to release its program for future activities.