Kurds of Syria - established a democratic and pluralist model of self-rule in the areas

Welatê Kurdan



"Since the beginning of the civil war, Kurds of Syria have established a democratic and pluralist model of self-rule in the areas they inhabitate together with Arabs, Assyrians and other people they live with. This democratic model which has become a hope for the peoples possessed a serious threat for ISIS which takes its strength from fear and panic. For this reason, ISIS keeps launching intensive attacks on the settlements in West Kurdistan. Starting from 15 September, ISIS launched a massive attack on the Canton of Kobanê which also has a symbolic importance as the city in which Rojava Revolution started. People’s Defence Units (YPG) resists with light weapons against ISIS attacks which are launched with backing from Turkey and with heavy weapons ISIS seized from the Iraqi Army. 1st of November was declared as Global Solidarity Day with Kobane by scientists, politicians, artists and huma rights activists from various countries in the world. In response to this call, people from different corners of the world took to the streets to draw attention to ISIS fascism, demand active military and political support for the defenders of Kobane YPG forces, and to demand urgent humanitarian aid for civilians. On this page, we would like to share photos from activities carried out around to globe for the Global Solidarity Day with Kobane.