Arab women have announced the foundation of of “Martyr Amara Arab Women’s Battalion” under the umbrella of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The battalion has been formed as more Arab women started to join the SDF. The battalion is a first in Arab history. In the announcement of the battalion, the women stated that this is a first step and the battalions will expand to other regions.

During the preparations of the foundation, SDF Commander Rojda Şiyar had said: “With this battalion, we will have shown all women of the Middle East that Arab women can also have a role in the military arena and can defend their lands. With Rojava, the Kurdish women created a great change and this change is taken as an example throughout all regions of Syria.”