Meghan Bodette

Turkey is Helping Spread the Coronavirus in Syria

Turkey appears to be weaponizing the coronavirus crisis against Syrians who have few means to fight it.Continue Reading

Syrian Women’s Leadership in a Fractured State

Greater understanding is essential for ensuring that women can play the role they deserve in Syria’s future.Continue Reading

Turkey’s Illegal Resettlement Program

By: Meghan Bodette

Forced demographic change by the Turkish government is illegal, immoral, and inhumane.Continue Reading

Ethnic Cleansing in Afrin, Blood on Turkey’s Hands

By: Meghan Bodette

These details paint a disturbing picture of the conditions that forced Afrin’s Kurdish population to flee — and make it clear what would happen were Turkey allowed to attack SDF-held territory again.Continue Reading

Continued Turkish-backed Attacks On Tishreen Dam Put Security of the Northeast at Risk
Despite an existing ceasefire, intense fighting has continued between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) groups, with Turkish airstrikes providing support to the SNA. Fighting has remained concentrated near the Euphrates, in the region separating Manbij and Kobani, especially around the Tishreen Dam. The Dam
As Change Sweeps Syria, the Future of ISIS Fighters and Their Families Remains Uncertain
In the permanently altered political situation in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, the status of ten thousand ISIS fighters, including two thousand foreigners, as well as tens of thousands of women and children related to them, remains unclear. The SDF and Internal Security Forces of the Autonomous
Turkish Airstrikes Kill 12 in Shaddadi Desert
Yesterday, Turkish fighter jets and drones conducted a series of airstrikes against several targets near Shaddadi, south of Hasakah in North-East Syria. An SDF military position, housing for civilian workers, and a civilian vehicle transporting local shepherds were all hit. In total, 16 airstrikes targeted the region, killing four SDF members, six
Co-Chair Elham Ahmad Condemns ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Attack in New Orleans
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people and government of the United States and wish the injured a swift recovery,” said Ahmad. “It is now imperative to strengthen this partnership and expand it into political economic dimensions to address and eliminate all sources of terrorism.”