KURDISTAN

Latest News

• YPG flags wave in Girê Spî 

  Flags of the YPG wave in the Girê Spî city which was liberated within the operation started by YPG/YPJ (People's/Women's Defense Units) to cleanse the western front of the Cizîrê Canton of West Kurdistan, Rojava, of ISIS gangs on 6 May.
• Girê Spî liberated 

  YPG/YPJ and Burkan Al Frat forces have gained victory over ISIS and liberated Girê Spî (Tel Abyad) after two years of ISIS occupation.
• Border gate taken under control by YPG/YPJ and Liwa Al-Tahrir forces 

  It has been reported that the border gate between Akçakale and Girê Spî (Tel Abyad) has been taken under control by YPG and Liwa Al-Tahrir forces.
• YPG/YPJ forces united on Raqqa- Girê Spî road 

  The YPG/YPJ forces, encircling Girê Spî (Tel Abyad) after arriving at the city from Kobanê and Cizîrê Cantons have united on the road between Raqqa and Girê Spî and taken the road fully under their control.
• Fierce clashes between YPG-YPJ forces and ISIS gangs in Girê Spî continue 

  YPG reported that fierce clashes are taking place in the Meshura Sor neighborhood of Girê Spî (Til Ebyad), while many villages around the city have been liberated.
• YPJ Commander calls on women from Girê Spî and Raqqa to return to liberated areas 

  YPJ General Commander Newroz Ehmed called on women from Girê Spî and Raqqa to return to liberated areas, and informed that YPJ fighters at the frontline have prepared special rooms to ensure the security of women and meet their urgent needs.
• Civilians’ Defense Forces (HPC) actively participates in 'Commander Rubar Qamışlo Initiative' 

  Civilians’ Defense Forces (Hezên Parastına Ciwakê, HPC) formed by people from ages 18 to 70 across Cizîr Canton began to actively participate in ‘Commander Rubar Qamişlo Initiative.’
• People of Girê Spî overcome barbed wire fences to reach Northern Kurdistan 

  People of Girê Spî (Tel Abyad) overcome barbed wire fences to reach Northern Kurdistan. Civilians who were used by ISIS as human shield began crossing the border yesterday.
• 18 more villages around Girê Spî liberated 

  YPG/YPJ forces, in a joint operation with Burkan Al-Fırat fighters, liberated 18 more villages as the advance of the joint forces in Girê Spî continues.
• Meşhur Tehtanî neighborhood liberated in Girê Spî 

  YPG/YPJ forces liberated Meshur Tehtani neighbourhood in southeastern Girê Spî (Tel Abyad) after entering the town early morning today.
• Turkey sends reinforcements to ISIS gangs trapped in Girê Spî 

  The Turkish state is reportedly sending reinforcements over the Akçakale border gate to ISIS gangs, who have been encircled by YPG-YPJ forces in Girê Spî (Tel Abyad).
• YPG/YPJ forces arrive at Girê Spi 

  YPG/YPJ forces entered Girê Spi (Tel Abyad) city center after arriving at the town from the east and southeast. Clashes continue in two neighborhoods and YPG/YPJ fighters are only 1 km away from the Tel Abyad-Akçakale border gate.
• YPG: Silûk liberated, pincer operation started 

  YPG Press Office has said that Silûk town and many villages have been liberated in the scope of the Operation Commander Rubar Qamishlo which entered its 39th day.
• Provocation attempts by Turkish army in Siirt 

  Turkish army forces laying ambushes have carried out a military operation against guerrillas in Siirt province, the HPG reported, saying that guerrillas had returned fire instantly.
• YPJ Commander Biharin: Time for Girê Spî now 

  YPJ (Women's Defense Units) Kobanê Eastern Front Commander Biharin Kendal spoke to ANF about the Kobanê battle and the recent situation in the operation to liberate Girê Spî.
• Burkan Al-Fırat: Victory is near 

  The Operation Centre of Burkan Al-Fırat forces said the joint operation to liberate Girê Spî successfully continues and the victory is near, adding that no allegations would break their determination to continue to defend the people.
• 2 more villages to east and south of Girê Spî liberated 

  It has been reported that the YPG/YPJ forces have liberated the Ebadin village to the east of Girê Spî (Tel-Abyad) and the village of Duxaniyê to the south of the city as well as some other settlements.
• Muhammed: No problem in Syria can be solved without Kurds 

  The Movement for Democratic Society (Tevgera Civaka Demokratîk‎, TEV-DEM) and Cizîrê Canton administration have held a joint public meeting in Hesekê in order to inform the public about the recent political and military developments in the canton.
• Civilians fleeing Girê Spî abandoned to death at Turkish border 

  Thousands of civilians who have flocked to the Turkish border after fleeing the ISIS-occupied city of Girê Spî, are simply being left to death at Turkish border where Turkish soldiers aren't allowing them to cross the border.
• Armed assailants released while HDP members arrested in Amed 

  Out of 20 HDP members who were detained following the attacks of counter forces that left 3 HDP members dead and 8 wounded, including 2 seriously, 14 were remanded in custody, including a minor.
• 5 more villages cleanses of ISIS 

  As the Operation Commander Rubar Qamishlo continues on its 39th day, fighters of the YPG/YPJ (People's/Women's Defense Units) have reached to the outskirts of the city of Tal Abyad.
• YPG General Command: Our people fighting in harmony against evil 

  YPG General Command has released a statement responding to the news published by some media organs claiming that "YPG is committing a massacre against Arab people".
• YPG calls on people in operation area to go to Cizîrê Canton 

  YPG General Command called on the inhabitants in the area of the ongoing Operation Commander Rubar Qamishlo to leave the region and go to the Cizîrê Canton to avoid being harmed and used by ISIS gangs as human shields.
• Burkan Al Fırat launches operation against ISIS 

  Burkan Al Fırat forces have liberated 12 villages in a heavy blow on ISIS gangs.
• Tel Abyad Operation and the great danger at the door... 

  Tel Abyad is ISIS’s gateway not only to Turkey but also to the entire world. Many recruits and equipments are transferred to ISIS through this town.