By Syrian Democratic Times In its first-ever webinar, the US Mission of the Syrian Democratic Council hosted a discussion titled “The Future of North and East Syria” on July 20, 2020 with the Program on Peacebuilding and Human Rights at Columbia University. CLICK HERE to view a video of theContinue Reading
حينما يكون النضال من أجل شعب مظلوم ضحى أبناؤه وبناته بالآلاف لا توجد فوارق كبيرة بين أية مرحلة من المراحل، لكن التطورات هي التي أحياناً تفرض نوعاً من التغيير في سلسلة النشاطات والمهام الواجب إتباعها.Continue Reading
“Our goal is to achieve stability, unity, a democratic future for Syria, and decentralization of the government. Our project represents the foundation of a great solution for all of Syria.”Continue Reading
In a strong sign of unity, elders of a large number of Arab tribes met with General Mazlum Kobani, re-affirming their commitment to the principles of democracy.Continue Reading
Ahmed discussed human rights violations by Turkey and Turkish-backed militias, the occupation of Afrin, and other issues.Continue Reading
Sinam Sherkany Mohamad presented at two panels to highlight the human rights violations occurring in North and East Syria, especially in Afrin.Continue Reading
“Being a Kurd means that you have a politics combined with military action, and it is not possible to protect the Kurdish people without doing both.”Continue Reading
After a shocking video of detained women found naked, organizations across the world demanded an end to Turkish occupation.Continue Reading
“Turkey is now threatening the crucial population centers of Kobane and Qamishli,” said Nadine Maenza, Vice Chair of the USCIRF.Continue Reading
The WHO claimed on Twitter that they had shipped aid to North and East Syria, but so far no aid has been received by AANES.Continue Reading
Testing for COVID is very difficult to obtain, so no reliable estimates exist for the number of cases and deaths.Continue Reading
A letter by four key US Congressmen asks the US to support the opening of border crossings and the flow of humanitarian aid into North and East Syria.Continue Reading
“By imposing sanctions and impacting our regions, the Caesar Act will directly impact anti-terrorism efforts,” said AANES.Continue Reading
A US government commission has recommended Turkey submit a timeline for withdrawal from Syria.Continue Reading
Two Kurdish elders in Afrin have been horrifically murdered by Turkish militia members.Continue Reading
There are now four Coronavirus test machines in North and East Syria, for four million residents.Continue Reading
Despite a UN call for ceasefire during the pandemic, Turkey continues to attack North and East Syria.Continue Reading
Two top diplomats of Kurdish areas discuss coordination in facing the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.Continue Reading
This committee had been planned prior to the Coronavirus outbreak, but now takes on a new urgency.Continue Reading
“Turks who call the SDF terrorists unleashed Turkish backed rebels who in many ways act the same as IS did.”Continue Reading
121 nonprofit organizations issued an urgent call for help.Continue Reading
A dire humanitarian situation is being compounded by deliberate political choices.Continue Reading
Despite the lack of Coronavirus testing, serious precautions have been taken.Continue Reading
“Our struggle is freedom. Our resistance is victory,” was the banner many women marched under this weekend.Continue Reading
Sinam Sherkany Mohamad discussed the empowered status of women in AANES.Continue Reading
A global symbol of the Kurdish resistance against ISIS and an important site for artistic and cultural work telling the story of struggle.Continue Reading
Events and statements from 2019 to understand the full picture of how we got here.Continue Reading
An intense series of meetings and negotiations occurred in response to the crisis.Continue Reading
Over the course of three days, the participants discussed various aspects of ISIS terrorism.Continue Reading
The economic lives of Syrians will take years to recover. In the meantime, the suffering continues.Continue Reading
SDC acknowledges “our mutual commitment to peace, equality, liberty, and justice, and a world free from terror.”Continue Reading