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Taliban ban medical education for women
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 5, 2024
<<Taliban ban medical education for women
Several institutions that provide medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan have been instructed to close by the Taliban until further notice.
News Center- Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban's supreme leader, issued an order banning women and girls from receiving medical education at a meeting of the Taliban Ministry of Public Health on Monday. Then, the Taliban Ministry of Public Health summoned directors of private medical training institutions to be instructed about the new order.
Female students of the medical institutions were ordered not to attend classes on Wednesday.
The European Union on Wednesday condemned the Taliban for banning women and girls in Afghanistan from receiving medical education. "The European Union expresses its strong concerns over this decision and its far-reaching implication, including the deepening of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the exacerbation of the suffering of its people," the UN said in a statement. Since regaining control of Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have banned women from attending private and public universities, girls from attending secondary schools beyond sixth grade and women from work, with few exceptions, such as in the health sector.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/taliban-ban-medical-education-for-women-36119?page=1


Kurdish displacement in Shahba
Medyanews - December 5, 2024
<<Kurdish displacement in Shahba, Afrin sparks humanitarian crisis
As tensions escalate in northern Syria, the crisis facing Kurdish refugees in the Shahba and Afrin regions has deepened. The representative of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria in Europe has called for both material and moral support to aid the refugees. Prompt international intervention is imperative to mitigate further suffering and displacement. Amid escalating tensions in northern Syria and mounting threats from Turkish-backed groups, the displacement crisis in the Shahba (Şehba) and Afrin (Efrin) regions has worsened. In light of the massive displacement of Kurdish people, primarily former refugees from Afrin, the European representative of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) released a statement, asserting:
"The relentless assaults by armed factions in Aleppo have driven tens of thousands of Kurdish families from Afrin-many of whom were already residing in camps in al-Shahba and Tal Rifat-compelling them to seek safety within the territories governed by the Autonomous Administration. These individuals, including many children, face severe hardships amid freezing conditions, inadequate shelter, and scarce resources. While the autonomous administration and local relief committees are making efforts, the needs far outweigh what is available. On behalf of the Autonomous Administration in Europe, we urge our people in Europe to join the support campaign we have launched. This initiative seeks to ease the suffering of the displaced and address their most urgent needs."
Sinam Mohamad, the US representative of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) political wing, detailed the grave conditions faced by displaced residents of Tel Rifaat. Speaking to Middle East Eye, she reported that these individuals have been targeted by the Syrian National Army (SNA).
"To protect them, we relocated many to north-east Syria, including Tabqa," she explained. Mohamad condemned the "barbaric practices” of the Islamic State (ISIS) group and emphasised the importance of securing displaced Kurds in their original areas, particularly Aleppo. However, local reports indicate that HTS has besieged areas such as Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, leaving residents without food, water, electricity, or internet.
Winter conditions and clashes harden a safe flee
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Kurdish forces: "You can leave if you want, but those with homes, businesses, or work here face an uncertain future," Mohamad said. She voiced fears of reprisals against those linked to the YPG's political wing, the Democratic Union Party (PYD), recalling the arrests of Kurds in Afrin after its capture by rebels in 2018. Amid heightened tensions, sources revealed to Al Arabiya that the Autonomous Administration is preparing for the potential influx of hundreds of thousands of individuals from Tel Rifaat, the Shahba region, and Aleppo’s (Heleb) Sheikh Maqsoud and al-Ashrafiyah districts. In anticipation, efforts are focused on establishing temporary camps and shelters in areas east of the Euphrates River and Qamishli (Qamishlo) to accommodate the expected wave of displaced populations.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/kurdish-displacement-in-shahba-afrin-sparks-humanitarian-crisis/


Kurdish, Arab, Syriac women
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 5, 2024 - by RONIDA HACI
<<Kurdish, Arab, Syriac women: It's time to exist or disappear!
Kurdish, Arab and Syriac women in Hasakah say the recent attacks on North and East Syria aim to destroy women's achievements, calling on every woman to resist the attacks because "It's time to exist or disappear."
Hasakah- On Sunday, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) declared a general mobilization in response to the ongoing attacks in northeastern Syria. Kurdish, Arab and Syriac women in Hasakah vow to protect the gains of the revolution in Rojava led by women.
'We must protect our gains'
"It's time to exist or disappear," said Rojin Eli, a Kurdish woman of Hasakah. "Since the beginning of the Syrian war, we have resisted, fought and made great efforts in the region. Thanks to the revolution, we have achieved phenomenal successes. The recent attacks on Shahba, Aleppo and Sheikh Maqsoud are the attacks against the will of people. Although we have been going through a very sensitive process, we must protect our gains because this process is also a process of existence." Rojin Eli criticized the international silence against the attacks. "Civilians are killed, injured and displaced. We condemn the international silence against the attacks. We vow to resist the attacks to the end."
'We will always support the SDF'
Newal Selum, a Syriac woman of Hasakah, thinks that the recent attacks on the region started because the Syrian government refused the call of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) for a dialogue. "The Autonomous Administration (of North and East Syria) has always called on the Damascus (Syrian) government for a dialogue; however, the Syrian regime has refused the calls because it pursues its own interests. Due to the Damascus government, the people have been subjected to genocidal attacks, displacement and siege. As the people of the region, we must unite to defend our lands and ourselves. We will always support the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces)." Xezna Ebud, an Arab woman of Hasakah, describes the recent attacks as a "genocide". "The attacks target the existence and identity of the people in the region," she emphasized, saying: "The Turkish-backed factions aim to divide Syria by attacking Shahba, Aleppo and Sheikh Maqsoud and to destroy women's achievements. Therefore, all women must rise up against the attacks and defend themselves and their lands." >>
Source/video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kurdish-arab-syriac-women-it-s-time-to-exist-or-disappear-36111?page=1


Women of Til Temir
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 5, 2024 - by SORGUL ŞEXO
<<Women of Til Temir protect their neighborhoods
Following the call for mobilization by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, women in the town of Til Temir started keeping a watch at night to protect their neighborhoods.
Til Temir (Tell Tamer)- Following the attacks of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on the Syrian city of Aleppo, the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions such as Jabhat al-Nusra attacked the Afrin/Shahba canton, hosting thousands of displaced people of Afrin. On Sunday, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) declared a general mobilization in response to the ongoing escalation in northeastern Syria. On Monday, the Peoples' Assembly of Afrin/Shahba issued a written statement, announcing that they decided to evacuate civilians in the areas besieged by the Turkish-backed factions in order to "protect civilians from a possible massacre". Following the announcement, 200,000 displaced people of Afrin and thousands of Arabs left Shahba and Aleppo countryside to Tabqa and Raqqa. Following the call for mobilization by the AANES, women living in the town of Til Temir, Cizir canton of North and East Syria, started keeping a watch at night to protect their neighborhoods against a possible attack. "People from all ages are ready to defend their neighborhoods," said Gulixan Sofi, Co-chair of the Peoples' Assembly in Til Temir. "The enemy first targets women. We know what happened to Yazidi and Afghan women; Yazidi women were sold in slave markets. Therefore, women must first protect themselves and then their society." Pointing to the attacks on the Shahba region, she said, "Our town may also be attacked at any moment" and called on women to support the defense forces and join the resistance.
'We protect our neighborhood'
Yasmin Tamir, an Arab woman of Til Temir, received weapon training several months ago. "I am currently a member of the Martyr Warşin Commune. As a group of women, we protect our neighborhood," she told NuJINHA. "Receiving weapons training is very important for us, women, because we must be ready for all kinds of attacks."
'Women should join the YPJ'
Yasmin Tamir reacted to the war crimes committed against female fighters in Shahba. "We are not afraid despite all the attacks. The videos showing how the members of the factions committed war crimes against female fighters cannot scare us; on the contrary, they make us stronger. All women should join the YPJ to protect themselves and their lands." In her speech, Yasmin Tamir called for an end to the war and said, "This war should end now to protect people from displacement and massacres. The people of the region have been subjected to such attacks since the beginning of the Syrian crisis. We are against war but if there is war, we must protect our cities and society. I call on the international community not to remain silent against the ongoing attacks on North and East Syria in order to prevent a possible genocide against women, children and elderly." >>
Source/video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-of-til-temir-protect-their-neighborhoods-36110?page=1


Voices from the ground
Medyanews - December 4, 2024
<<Voices from the ground: Kurdish people leaving Shahba, northern Syria
Kurdish families fleeing Shahba (Şehba) after intense clashes have taken refuge in areas controlled by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). Refugees describe military attacks, freezing conditions, and inadequate aid as they await urgent assistance. Kurdish families displaced by fierce clashes in Shahba (Şehba), northern Syria, have fled to other areas under the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). Refugees recount military attacks, injuries, and severe cold as aid struggles to meet their needs. Ibrahim Shekso, a Kurdish resident who fled Shahba and is now in Tabqa, described the dire situation in a statement to Medya News on Tuesday evening. "The people are in a really difficult situation, their needs have not yet been met," he said. "There are preparations, but so far not much has been done. Some are even talking about schools, but there are none yet. Everything is difficult in this situation." Shekso highlighted the agreement made to assist evacuations: "An agreement has been reached between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leadership for three days to allow all the people to evacuate the area and move to the areas under the control of the autonomous administration. This agreement is a result of the last hours." He also described the attacks that led to the mass displacement: "The people were targeted by military attacks, and some were wounded. The clashes were really intense in the whole area of Shahba. Towards Aleppo (Heleb) and eastern Aleppo fell into the hands of the HTS and the Syrian opposition forces. That is why the people were forced to flee." The co-chair of Afrin (Efrin) and Shahba councils added that the influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has left many sleeping outside in freezing temperatures for days. "AANES hospitals are offering free care, but there is still an urgent need for medical support," they said. With tens of thousands displaced, the need for urgent humanitarian aid grows, particularly as resources remain limited and harsh weather conditions worsen.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/voices-from-the-ground-kurdish-people-leaving-shahba-northern-syria/


deadly shelling on Zamzam camp
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024
<<UN deplores deadly shelling on Zamzam camp in Sudan
The United Nations have condemned deadly shelling on Zamzam camp, the largest site for internally displaced people in the Darfur region of Sudan.
News Center- The United Nations condemned deadly shelling on Zamzam camp, the largest site for internally displaced people in the Darfur region of Sudan. In a statement on Tuesday, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, UN Resident Coordinator in Sudan, expressed her concern over humanitarian aid organizations reports that Zamzam camp came under fire and intense shelling during the evening of 1 December and again on 2 December.
"Civilians and civilian infrastructure are protected under international humanitarian law and should never be a target," she underscored.
According to humanitarian organizations, the shelling killed at least five people and injured 18, prompting the evacuation of a hospital and the suspension of healthcare operations in the camp, which is located near El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state. Zamzam camp, home to over half a million displaced people, has faced severe shortages of critical humanitarian supplies. "It is now 232 days since the siege of El Fasher began, which has resulted in unacceptable levels of human suffering," said Clementine Nkweta-Salami.
Urgent call for action
"The UN and humanitarian partners have strongly condemned these attacks on civilians and called for an immediate halt to violence," the statement said. The conflict that started in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023 has killed thousands and displaced more than 11 million people.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/un-deplores-deadly-shelling-on-zamzam-camp-in-sudan-36109?page=1


4-month-old baby dies
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024
<<4-month-old baby dies from cold in Raqqa after his family displaced from Shahba
A 4-month-old baby identified as Noah Muhammad Rasho died from the cold shortly after his family fled from the Shahba region to Raqqa due to the attacks of the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions on the region.
Shahba- Millions of people in Afrin and Shehba have been fleeing from the Shahba region to Raqqa due to the attacks of the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions. A 4-month-old baby identified as Noah Muhammad Rasho died from the cold on Wednesday shortly after his family fled from the Shahba region to Raqqa due to the attacks of the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions on the region. According to the local sources, Noah Muhammad Rasho, originally from Afrin's Bilbile town, died in the shelter center at the Municipal Stadium in Raqqa.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/4-month-old-baby-dies-from-cold-in-raqqa-after-his-family-displaced-from-shahba-36108?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024
<<Displaced women of Afrin: We will resist wherever we go
"The Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions must know that we will resist wherever we go," said the women of Afrin facing forced displacement for the second time by the recent attacks on the Shahba region.
News Center- The Turkish attacks on Afrin in 2018 displaced hundreds of thousands from Afrim to the Shahba region. In Shahba, the displaced women of Afrin rebuilt a new life and struggled to return to their homeland despite the attacks of the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions and the siege imposed by the Syrian government. However, the recent attacks on the region forced them to displace again. On November 26, 2024, the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an offensive in Aleppo. Several days later, the Turkish forces and Turkish-backed factions started attacking the town of Til Temir, also known as Tell Tamer, the Shahba region and the Aleppo countryside, displacing the people of Afrin again. Despite being displaced for the second time, the women of Afrin, who arrived in the city of Tabqa, are determined to resist, calling on the international community not to remain silent against the attacks.
'Kurds must raise their voices everywhere'
"We were forcibly displaced from Afrin to Shahba in 2018 by the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions," said Rûken Mihemed Hebesh, a displaced woman of Afrin. "However, they have been attacking Shahba and displaced us for the second time. We do not understand what the Turkish state wants from us. Kurds must take to the streets and raise their voices against the attacks everywhere."
'We stand with the fighters'
Emine Eli was also displaced from Afrin in 2018 when the city was occupied by the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions. "We had to leave our homeland due to the occupation of the Turkish state. My house in Afrin was destroyed. We resisted in Shahba for seven years despite all the difficulties in hope of returning to Afrin one day. On the day of the attack, the members of the factions entered our house and broke my son's leg. The international community must see what has been going on here and stand against the attacks. We will fight to the last drop of blood and we stand with the (Kurdish) fighters."
"The Autonomous Administration brought us here to protect us"
"The Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions attacked us in 2018 when we were at home in Afrin," said another displaced woman of Afrin. "The people, who still live in Afrin, have been subjected to many rights violations and oppression by the factions. I do not understand why the whole world remains silent against these inhumane attacks. Don't the people who talk about democracy and freedom every day see what we have been going through? The Autonomous Administration (of North and East Syria) brought us here to protect us. We are protected here."
'They aim to tear us away from our roots'
"They (The Turkish state and its armed factions) aim to tear us away from our roots," said another displaced woman of Afrin. "They think they can occupy our thoughts and our souls by occupying our lands. The Turkish state and its factions must know very well that our roots protect us and that they cannot occupy our thoughts and our souls. We will resist wherever we go." >>
Source/video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/displaced-women-of-afrin-we-will-resist-wherever-we-go-36107?page=1


Femicide
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024
<<Turkiye: Men killed 32 women in November
In November 2024, 32 women were killed by men and 26 more died under suspicious circumstances in Turkiye, said a report released by the We Will Stop Femicide Platform.
Istanbul- We Will Stop Femicide Platform (Kadın Cinayetlerini Durduracagız Platformu-KCDP) has released its November 2024 report on femicide in Türkiye. 32 women were killed by men and 26 more died under suspicious circumstances in November, the report said. According to the report, seven women were killed by men on the excuse that they had asked for a divorce, refused marriage or dating proposals and the excuses of men, who killed 23 women could not be determined.
'Violence against women continues by changing its forms'
"The reason why we could not determine the excuses of men, who killed 23 women, is that violence against women and femicide are invisible. Without the determination of the reasons behind femicide, the fair trial and preventive measures, violence against women continues by changing its forms," the platform said.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/turkiye-men-killed-32-women-in-november-36106?page=1


Peace Mothers
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024 - by MEDINE MAMEDOGLU
<<Peace Mothers: We stand with the people of Rojava
"We stand with the people of Rojava," the members of the Peace Mothers' Assembly in Amed said, commenting on the recent attacks on North and East Syria.
Amed (Diyarbakır)- The recent attacks on North and East Syria and Aleppo by armed groups continue to spark outrage all around the world, especially among the Kurdish people. "We will defend Rojava with the spirit of Kobane," said the members of the Peace Mothers' Assembly in Amed, expressing their support to the people of Rojava.
'They cannot make peace by attacking'
In an interview with NuJINHA, Şaide Hayme, member of the Peace Mothers' Assembly in Amed, called for an end to bloodshed and wars. "The attacks on Rojava will fail, just like before," she said. "How long will these greedy people keep bargaining over the Kurdish people and their gains? The whole world has become hostile to the Kurds, aiming to annihilate them. Assad fled his country without fighting. Their only concern is the Kurdish people and their gains. They aim to destroy the gains of the Kurdish people and slaughter the Kurds. They want the people of the region to surrender to them. But the Kurdish people of all ages will never surrender. Today, the people of Aleppo and Rojava fight to defend themselves. Even mothers take up weapons to protect their children. All countries play a role in the recent attacks. We always stand with the people of Rojava. The attacks and chaos must end so that children are not slaughtered and blood is not shed anymore."
'They will lose'
Nafiye Yigit, another member of the assembly, believes that peace can be achieved in the Middle East if the isolation imposed on Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan is lifted. "As mothers demanding peace, we will never leave the people of Rojava alone," she said, criticizing the Turkish state for targeting Rojava while talking about a new peace process. "If they (Turkish government) want to start a new peace progress, they should first lift the isolation imposed on Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan because he is the key to peace and solution. Today, the whole world knows the Kurdish people. Tanks and weapons cannot intimidate the Kurdish people."
'The Kurds cannot be annihilated'
The Kurds cannot be annihilated, Nafiye Yigit emphasized. "We exist and we always stand by our cause. As a mother, I call on everyone to stand for peace."
'They aim to do what they could not before'
"Many people sacrificed their lives to build Rojava and the enemies of the Kurds now target the gains of the Kurdish people," said Turkan Duman, member of the assembly. "10 years ago, the enemies tried to occupy Rojava but the people of Rojava did not allow them. Those who were defeated in Kobanê aim to do what they could not before. Today, all systems aim to revive ISIS. They have united to annihilate the Kurdish people but they will never achieve their goal. We resisted in Kobanê and now we resist again. We cannot sleep while our people are fighting in Rojava. If we had the opportunity, we would go there to support them. We stand with the people of Rojava and we will do our best to support them." >>
Source/video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/peace-mothers-we-stand-with-the-people-of-rojava-36105?page=1


Rojda Osman
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024 - by RONIDA HACI
<<'The attacks target the gains of the women's revolution'
"The Kurds will resist everywhere," said Rojda Osman, stressing that the attacks on North and East Syria target the gains of the women's revolution.
Hasakah- Following the attacks of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on the Syrian city of Aleppo, the Turkish state and Turkish backed factions attacked the Afrin/Shahba canton, hosting thousands of displaced people of Afrin. Meanwhile, the Turkish state kept attacking Manbij and Til Temir, also known as Tell Tamer. On Sunday, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) declared mobilization against the attacks in northwestern Syria. On Monday, the Peoples' Assembly of Afrin/Shahba issued a written statement, announcing that they decided to evacuate civilians in the areas besieged by the Turkish-backed factions in order to "protect civilians from a possible massacre". Following the announcement, 200,000 displaced people of Afrin and thousands of Arabs left Shahba and Aleppo countryside to Tabqa and Raqqa.
'Their aim is to slaughter the Kurdish people'
Rojda Osman, member of the Democratic Society Academies, believes that the aim of the recent attacks is to divide Syria. "The people of North and East Syria have been struggling, resisting and facing forced displacement for 12 years," she said. "The recent attacks on Aleppo, Shahba and Til Temir aim to slaughter the Kurdish people."
'The attacks are against the gains of the women's revolution'
Rojda Osman thinks that the Syrian government does not fulfill its duties and responsibility, waving the way for the recent attacks on Aleppo's Shahba region and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. "We must resist and protect ourselves and our system. The recent developments pose a risk to all people in Syria. The Damascus (Syrian) government's refusal to accept dialogue with the Autonomous Administration paved the way for massacres and attacks. The Damascus government has failed to protect people from the attacks on Aleppo, Shahba region and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. The occupying Turkish state benefits from the attacks to realize Misak-ı Milli (National Pact). The attacks on Aleppo, Shahba region and Sheikh Maqsoud are the attacks against the gains of the women's revolution."
Call on international community
The aim of the attacks is to divide and slaughter the Kurdish people, Rojda Osman emphasized. "The attacks are a plan aiming to break the resistance of the displaced people in Shahba. They aim to displace them again. But the people of North and East Syria will always resist. The Kurds will resist everywhere for their rights. I call on the international community and organizations to raise their voices against the attacks." >>
Source/video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/the-attacks-target-the-gains-of-the-women-s-revolution-36104?page=1


Yazidi women
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 4, 2024 - by HEVIDAR ŞENGALI
<<Yazidi women collect signatures for recognition of Yazidi genocide
Members of the TAJE collect signatures for the petition calling on the Iraqi government and all countries to recognize the crimes committed against the Yazidi community by ISIS as a genocide.
Shengal (Sinjar)- The Shengal Autonomous Administration launched a petition on the 9th anniversary of the genocide committed against the Yazidi community by ISIS, demanding the Iraqi government and all countries recognize the crimes committed against the Yazidi community by ISIS as a genocide. As part of the petition, signatures will be collected until Çarşema Sere Nisane, also known as the Yazidi New Year celebrated on Wednesday at the beginning of April. 14 countries have already recognized that the crimes committed by ISIS against the Yazidis in 2014 constitute genocide. However, the Iraqi government has not recognize the crimes as a genocide yet, even though the genocide took place in Iraq. The Shengal Autonomous Administration works coordinately with institutions and organizations to give information to people about the petition, calling on all Yazidis to support the petition. NuJINHA spoke to Yazidi women, who call on all Yazidis living abroad and IDPs camps to support the petition and demand the Iraqi government for officially recognition of the Yazidi genocide.
'We must rebuild Shengal'
Zozan Simo, member of the Yazidi Free Women's Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Azadiya Jinen Ezidi-TAJE), drew attention to the important role of women in collecting signatures for the recognition of the Yazidi genocide. "For 10 years, many Yazidis have lived abroad or IDPs camps," she said. "As the Yazidi community, we have power to do everything if we unite. Many Yazidis currently live away from their homeland and the Iraqi government wants to close down all IDPs camps. As Yazidis, we must rebuild Shengal."
'Yazidis must rebuild their homeland together'
Indicating that people should be informed about the petition so that they support the petition, Zozan Simo said, "If all the Yazidis in Sinjar and all over the world do nothing for themselves today, the Iraqi government will not do anything for us. The Iraqi government has already rebuilt many cities looted and destroyed by ISIS. The displaced people of these cities have already returned to their homeland; however, no step has been taken for the rebuilding of Shengal yet. Therefore, Yazidis must rebuild their homeland together. I call on all Yazidis to support the petition started for the recognition of the Yazidi genocide."
'We will never surrender to the enemy'
The petition aims to put pressure on the Iraqi government to officially recognize the crimes committed against the Yazidi community by ISIS in 2014 as a genocide. "Unfortunately, the Iraqi government does not want to recognize the crimes against the Yazidi community as a genocide," Zozan Simo said. "But we will never surrender to the enemy and we will fight until the genocide is officially recognized all around the world."
'I call on everyone to unite against the genocide'
"We visit home by home to give information about the petition and collect signatures," said Seve Xelef, another member of the TAJE. All states, especially Iraq, must recognize the crimes against the Yazidi community in 2014 as a genocide. All Yazidis must unite for the recognition of the genocide. I call on everyone to unite against the genocide." >>
Source/video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/yazidi-women-collect-signatures-for-recognition-of-yazidi-genocide-36103?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 3, 2024
<<Hundreds of displaced families arrive in Raqqa
Hundreds of displaced families from the Afrin/Shahba canton arrived in the Raqqa canton on Tuesday morning. They have been settled in the centers built by the AANES.
News Center- Hundreds of displaced families, who left the Afrin/Shahba canton due to the ongoing attacks by the Turkish-backed factions, arrived in the Raqqa canton on Tuesday morning. On Monday, the crisis desk established by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) announced that they would provide shelter to the displaced people coming from the Afrin/Shahba canton. The displaced families have been settled in 10 schools turned into shelters and tents set up in the city of Raqqa.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/hundreds-of-displaced-families-arrive-in-raqqa-36102


Turkish police crackdown on anti-war demo
Medyanews - December 3, 2024
<<Turkish police crackdown on anti-war demo in wake of proxy attacks in Syria, 50+ arrests
Turkish police violently suppressed a DEM Party protest in İstanbul against Turkish-backed jihadist attacks in northwest Syria, detaining over 50 demonstrators. The party condemned the crackdown as a violation of democratic freedoms and criticised the government's support for militias accused of atrocities and displacement in Kurdish-majority regions. A demonstration organised by the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party in Istanbul to protest Turkish-backed jihadist proxies' attacks on northwest Syria was violently suppressed by police. The protest highlighted the ongoing assaults on Kurdish-majority cities in the region, which have led to widespread displacement and reports of atrocities.
According to the DEM Party, over 50 demonstrators, including activists and party members, were detained during the protest. Eyewitness accounts and videos shared online showed police officers using excessive force to disperse the crowd, raising serious concerns about the violation of the right to peaceful assembly. The DEM Party spokesperson strongly condemned the police crackdown, accusing the government of trampling on democratic freedoms and suppressing dissent. "The Turkish state not only supports the atrocities committed by its jihadist proxies in Syria but also silences those who dare to protest these inhumane acts," the spokesperson said during a statement following the arrests. Criticising the government's foreign policy, the spokesperson labelled the support for jihadist proxies as a "shameful and destabilising strategy" that perpetuates violence in the region. "This government has chosen to side with war criminals instead of peace and justice," they added. The demonstration came in response to recent offensives by Turkish-backed groups in northwest Syria, which have targeted Kurdish-majority cities such as Shahba (Şehba) and Tel Rifaat (Til Rifat). Activists allege that these jihadist groups, including Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the rebel Syrian National Army (SNA), have committed serious human rights violations, including the abduction of women and the forced displacement of thousands. The protest in Istanbul was part of a broader effort to raise awareness of the situation and call for an end to Turkey's military involvement in Syria. The DEM Party has demanded the immediate release of all detained protesters and called on international organisations to address Turkey's suppression of democratic freedoms. "Silencing voices of peace and justice will not absolve the state of its complicity in crimes against humanity," the party declared.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/turkish-police-crackdown-on-anti-war-demo-in-wake-of-proxy-attacks-in-syria-50-arrests/


Tulay Hatimogulları
Medyanews - December 3, 2024
<<Tulay Hatimogulları urges dialogue, slams threats over DEM Party and Imralı
Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Co-Chair Tulay Hatimogulları rebuked the far-right ruling partner Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli's threats during her party's Tuesday group meeting, urging dialogue and calling for reopening Imralı for discussions with the jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan to address Turkey's Kurdish question. Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Co-Chair Tulay Hatimogulları, speaking at her party's weekly parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday, condemned the far-right ruling partner Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli's confrontational rhetoric and urged the government to open İmralı Prison for discussions with Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader. Tulay Hatimogulları's remarks addressed escalating tensions surrounding Turkey's Kurdish question and criticised Ankara's regional policies as unsustainable. Responding to Bahçeli's recent criticism of the DEM Party, Tulay Hatimogulları said, "Threats cannot build dialogue. We call on the authorities: abandon this language of intimidation and demonstrate courage by reopening İmralı for constructive talks." She highlighted that resolving the Kurdish question requires authentic dialogue and courage rather than posturing. Tulay Hatimogulları revealed that last week, she and her co-chair, Tuncer Bakırhan, formally requested permission to visit Ocalan on Imralı Island, but the government has yet to respond. "We will continue to monitor this process," she said, adding, "President [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan recently spoke of bold steps. We urge the government to turn this rhetoric into action by facilitating dialogue." In a speech attended by international observers who had applied to meet Ocalan, Hatimogulları framed the DEM Party as a force for peace, rejecting claims that it opposes solutions. "We stand for honourable peace. To suggest otherwise is baseless slander," she stated. The DEM Party leader also addressed broader regional dynamics, describing a growing crisis in the Middle East marked by proxy wars, displacement, and instability. She warned that Turkey's involvement in Syria and support for factions such as the Syrian National Army (SNA) could backfire. "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), SNA, and their allies are wreaking havoc in Aleppo, Tel Rifaat, and beyond. These groups, supported by Turkey, act as proxies in a devastating power game," she said. "But this strategy will harm Turkey itself. The same factions have turned against Ankara before, as seen in the 2013 Reyhanlı incident."
Hatimogulları pointed to recent escalations in Gaza and Syria, arguing that Turkey must prioritise regional peace over "neo-Ottoman fantasies". She called for a shift from aggressive foreign policies to a regional framework grounded in coexistence. "This chaos in the Middle East threatens us all. Turkey must learn from its mistakes in Syria and stop chasing reckless ambitions," she emphasised. Drawing attention to Turkey's domestic and international challenges, Hatimogulları argued that peace, not militarisation, offers the most secure path forward. "Peace is more effective than weapons, tanks, or missiles in ensuring safety," she declared. Concluding her remarks, Hatimogulları reaffirmed the DEM Party's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish question. "We will persist in our quest for peace, no matter how many barriers are placed in our way," she said. "It takes courage to face the truth, and we will continue flying towards the horizon of peace." >>
Source: https://medyanews.net/hatimogullari-urges-dialogue-slams-threats-over-dem-party-and-imrali/

Medyanews - December 3, 2024
<<How Western media shapes the narrative on Syria
Western media coverage of the recent Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive in Syria reveals inconsistencies in framing militant groups and their connections. The portrayal ranges from insurgents to jihadists, raising questions on terminology, narratives, and geopolitical influences. The recent offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions in Aleppo (Haleb) has reignited debates over how Western media portrays armed groups in Syria. Outlets such as the BBC, CNN, and the New York Times framed HTS as "rebels" or "Islamist factions", while others like The Guardian and Le Monde described them as "jihadists". These differences reflect a larger challenge in balancing geopolitical analysis with the complexities of Syria's conflict. HTS, a rebranded offshoot of Al-Qaeda, has sought to distance itself from its extremist origins, emphasising governance in Idlib, where it maintains de facto control. While the BBC highlighted HTS’ recent efforts to reposition itself, The Guardian pointed to ongoing accusations of human rights violations under its rule, including arbitrary detentions and suppression of dissent. Meanwhile, CNN underscored the tactical sophistication of HTS, which has capitalised on weakened Assad-aligned forces. The Syrian National Army (SNA), a Islamist rebel coalition backed by Turkey, has been portrayed variably in Western media. Mainstream outlets, including the New York Times, often refer to it as a "moderate opposition", while independent platforms like Democracy Now and Ronahi stress its role as a Turkish proxy accused of war crimes, including the displacement of Kurdish populations. This divergence in framing obscures the underlying dynamics, where Turkey leverages the SNA for geopolitical gains, particularly to counter Kurdish autonomy. Turkey's role in shaping these groups' actions remains a critical yet underexplored dimension in much of the mainstream reporting. While Le Monde noted Turkey's logistical and military support for both HTS and the SNA, BBC stopped short of explicitly critiquing Ankara's broader objectives. Analysts suggest that Turkey's alliances with these groups serve both to expand its influence in northern Syria and to maintain pressure on Kurdish self-administration. The reluctance of outlets like CNN and the BBC to label the SNA as anything beyond a rebel coalition contrasts starkly with accounts from human rights organisations, which document abuses such as forced displacements, looting, and violence against minority groups. Guardian recently reported on these allegations but framed them as secondary to broader geopolitical manoeuvring. This hesitancy raises concerns about how narratives are shaped by Turkey's position within NATO and its strategic importance to the West. Mischaracterising armed groups risks downplaying the human cost of Syria's conflict, particularly for marginalised communities like the Kurds. As Ronahi has reported, the Kurdish population in Afrin (Efrin) has been severely impacted by SNA-led operations, with allegations of systematic displacement and exploitation. Such realities are often sidelined in mainstream narratives, leaving critical questions on accountability unanswered. The timing of the HTS offensive, with Assad's key allies such as Russia and Iran distracted by conflicts elsewhere, has also drawn scrutiny. The New York Times observed that HTS's capture of Aleppo marks a pivotal moment in the Syrian civil war, while Democracy Now linked the offensive to broader regional instability, including strained Turkish-Syrian relations. As HTS consolidates control, the challenge of governing a diverse and ideologically varied population may test its capacity for pragmatic adaptation. As the conflict evolves, the role of media in shaping international perceptions is critical. Consistent and accurate reporting is essential not only for understanding Syria’s war but also for holding powerful actors accountable. By failing to critically examine Turkey's influence and the broader implications of supporting groups like HTS and SNA, Western outlets risk perpetuating narratives that obscure the lived realities of those most affected by the conflict.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/how-western-media-shapes-the-narrative-on-syria/


RiseUp4Rojava
Medyanews - December 3, 2024
<<Turkey's proxy war in Syria aims to dismantle Rojava: RiseUp4Rojava
The Turkish-backed offensive in Northern Syria escalates, displacing thousands and threatening Rojava’s egalitarian values. Jihadist militias, supported by Turkey, capture key territories, raising Turkish flags and invoking Ottoman ambitions. The Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration declares a general mobilisation, while the Syrian Democratic Forces leads the resistance with growing local and international support. RiseUp4Rojava calls for global solidarity to counter Turkish aggression and protect Rojava's democratic vision. RiseUp4Rojava has called for global solidarity to counter Turkish aggression and protect the democratic vision of Kurdish-led North and East Syria, known as Rojava, after a major offensive launched by jihadist militias, including the rebel Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a rebranded offshoot of Al-Qaeda, resulted in an escalation of conflict in northern Syria. Backed by Turkish support, the militant groups have captured significant territory west of the Euphrates River and advanced towards Aleppo (Haleb), Syria's second-largest city. The attacks have isolated the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) while displacing thousands of refugees who are now seeking shelter in emergency camps near the Tabqa Dam. The Turkish-backed operation aims establish territorial borders outlined in Turkey's 1920 *Misak-ı Milli Pact, with emblematic nationalist tactics including raising Turkish flags and playing Ottoman anthems. Resistance efforts led by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have managed to slow the advance temporarily, with local communities rallying in defence. Meanwhile, the AANES declared a state of emergency on 1 December, calling for mass mobilisation to defend Rojava. RiseUp4Rojava, a global activism network, condemned the military operation as 'the largest Turkish offensive against Rojava and northern Syria since 2019', urging global solidarity to counter Turkish fascism and protect the egalitarian principles of the Rojava Revolution, a social movement birthed in 2012 with the onset of the Syrian civil war. The network denounces Turkey's "Neo-Ottoman" ambitions and accuses it of seeking to dismantle the Rojava Revolution and further destabilise Syria by empowering jihadist militias. International protests have amplified calls to halt the violence and support the defence of Rojava.
Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
According to the statement, Turkish-backed groups, including Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), launched coordinated attacks on Kurdish-majority regions including Shahba (Şehba), Tel Rifaat (Til Rifat), and Kurdish neighbourhoods in Aleppo. HTS reportedly took control of Aleppo with little resistance from the Syrian regime. The SNA, accused of widespread war crimes, is allegedly conducting assaults with Turkish artillery and airstrike support. Reports of women being abducted in newly seized areas have begun circulating on social media. The affected regions face an escalating humanitarian crisis, with thousands of displaced individuals from Afrin, as well as Christian and other minority communities, under siege. Forced evacuations are underway in Shehba and Tel Rifat to prevent massacres. Meanwhile, the Kurdish population in Sheikh Maqsoud has vowed to resist despite encirclement, and Rojava remains on high alert.
Regional and global implications
RiseUp4Rojava's statement also highlights the complicity of international powers-Turkey, the US, and Russia-in perpetuating instability in the region. It accuses these nations of prioritising their geopolitical interests at the expense of local populations, drawing parallels to past genocidal events such as the 2014 Shengal massacre. The Rojava Revolution, with its foundation in grassroots democracy, women’s liberation, and equality, has persisted as a symbol of resistance and hope for over a decade. The AANES has mobilised to counter the current aggression and protect the region's hard-won freedoms.
Global call to action
The RiseUp4Rojava network calls on democratic and revolutionary movements worldwide to stand in solidarity with Rojava. Their actions include protesting Turkish state institutions and their international supporters, organising rallies to raise awareness about ongoing attacks, and amplifying updates and mobilisation calls through social media. The network's statement ends with a powerful affirmation: "Together, we can amplify the resistance and defend the revolution that, with its slogan "Women, Life, Freedom," continues to give hope to millions." As the attacks on Rojava escalate, Kurdish communities worldwide are rallying. RiseUp4Rojava emphasises that global solidarity is essential to counteract these aggressions and protect the region's vision of a just, democratic society. *The Turkish Misak-ı Milli or National Pact was drawn up by the Ottoman parliament in 1920, and aimed at preserving as far as possible the territorial control the Ottomans held at the time.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/turkeys-proxy-war-in-syria-aims-to-dismantle-rojava-riseup4rojava/

Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 3, 2024
<<Hundreds of displaced families arrive in Raqqa
Hundreds of displaced families from the Afrin/Shahba canton arrived in the Raqqa canton on Tuesday morning. They have been settled in the centers built by the AANES.
News Center- Hundreds of displaced families, who left the Afrin/Shahba canton due to the ongoing attacks by the Turkish-backed factions, arrived in the Raqqa canton on Tuesday morning. On Monday, the crisis desk established by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) announced that they would provide shelter to the displaced people coming from the Afrin/Shahba canton. The displaced families have been settled in 10 schools turned into shelters and tents set up in the city of Raqqa.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/hundreds-of-displaced-families-arrive-in-raqqa-36102?page=1

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