Kouchner: The defeat of terrorism began in Kobanê

SDF General Commander Mazlum Ebdî said that the victory against ISIS was achieved thanks to the efforts of the martyrs and the solidarity of the peoples on the front line.

The defeat of terrorism began in Kobanê, said Bernard Kouchner, French former foreign minister, who attended the victory celebration against ISIS.

Northern and Eastern Syria Autonomous Administration, international coalition representatives as well as a large crowd attended the celebration, held at the Newroz hall, in the city center.

Hamid al-Mihbas, co-chair of the Autonomous Administration Executive Council said: “The price of freedom and for ending ISIS was very heavy. We pay with eleven thousand martyrs and twenty-one thousand injured. It is different to celebrate the victory against terror.”

SDF General Commander Mazlum Ebdî said that the victory against ISIS was achieved thanks to the efforts of the martyrs and the solidarity of the peoples on the front line.

Ebdî: Thanks to the joint efforts we beat ISIS

Ebdî continued his speech by touching on the role of peshmerga of South Kurdistan and the international fighters. “We beat ISIS thanks to the joint efforts.”

Northern and Eastern of Syria's military and civilian bodies, said Ebdî, were ready to talk with Turkey if they leave Afrin and end the threats against Northern and Eastern Syria. Ebdî urged all Syrian forces to begin a peace process after finishing the ISIS invasion.

Ebdî stated that they would use their right to legitimate defense against the attacks on Syria's security.

Kouchner: We will stand by you until the crisis is over

“You are the ones who fight against the terror that threatens the whole world” , said Bernard Kouchner, French former French Foreign Minister. “Our eyes and heart are with you. - he added -The defeat of terror began in Kobanê. The fight against terrorism has not ended yet. We will stand by you until this crisis is over.”

After the speeches, cultural art groups took the stage. In the 3-hour celebration, Northern and Eastern Syria Autonomous Administration, Martyrs’ Families Council, Veterans' Authority, Homeland Security Forces, YPG-YPJ and QSD fighters were given a plaque for their efforts in achieving the victory against ISIS.