SYRIAN KURDISTAN/ROJAVA
SOHR says Damascus government army withdrew from Hama
SOHR reported that the Damascus government army has withdrawn from Hama and that HTS gangs have entered 16 villages of the city.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Sunday, 1 December 2024
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said that the Damascus government army has withdrawn from the city of Hama, where it was positioned after leaving Aleppo.
SOHR noted that the military convoys of the Damascus government army have withdrawn from Hama to Homs.
SOHR also said that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gangs have taken control of 16 villages in Hama.
The Damascus government army denied reports that it has withdrawn from Hama and announced that it is positioned in the north and east of the city and is ready to respond to any attack.
HTS gangs said that they have taken control of the cities of Meret Numan and Xan Şêxon in Idlib.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a jihadist alliance that has controlled Idlib province in northwestern Syria since 2017, formed by the merger of several Islamist groups, including the al-Qaeda affiliate Nusra, which rebranded as Fateh al-Sham in 2016. Listed as a “terrorist” organization by the UN Security Council, HTS has expanded its influence into SNA-held northern Syria, often with the tacit approval of Turkey. HTS seeks to project an image of respectability and governance reliability, despite reports of an increasingly totalitarian regime and Islamist theocracy in Idlib. The international community should be wary of HTS’s expansion into Turkish-occupied territory, as it has been linked to anti-Semitic propaganda and has ties to al-Qaeda, despite efforts to distance itself from its jihadist roots. Notably, a perpetrator involved in a foiled terrorist attack in Munich expressed sympathy for HTS, highlighting the group’s continued relevance in the broader landscape of extremist threats.
SOHR reported that the Damascus government army has withdrawn from Hama and that HTS gangs have entered 16 villages of the city.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Sunday, 1 December 2024
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said that the Damascus government army has withdrawn from the city of Hama, where it was positioned after leaving Aleppo.
SOHR noted that the military convoys of the Damascus government army have withdrawn from Hama to Homs.
SOHR also said that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gangs have taken control of 16 villages in Hama.
The Damascus government army denied reports that it has withdrawn from Hama and announced that it is positioned in the north and east of the city and is ready to respond to any attack.
HTS gangs said that they have taken control of the cities of Meret Numan and Xan Şêxon in Idlib.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a jihadist alliance that has controlled Idlib province in northwestern Syria since 2017, formed by the merger of several Islamist groups, including the al-Qaeda affiliate Nusra, which rebranded as Fateh al-Sham in 2016. Listed as a “terrorist” organization by the UN Security Council, HTS has expanded its influence into SNA-held northern Syria, often with the tacit approval of Turkey. HTS seeks to project an image of respectability and governance reliability, despite reports of an increasingly totalitarian regime and Islamist theocracy in Idlib. The international community should be wary of HTS’s expansion into Turkish-occupied territory, as it has been linked to anti-Semitic propaganda and has ties to al-Qaeda, despite efforts to distance itself from its jihadist roots. Notably, a perpetrator involved in a foiled terrorist attack in Munich expressed sympathy for HTS, highlighting the group’s continued relevance in the broader landscape of extremist threats.
Clashes between the SDF and SNA on al-Bab front
On the al-Bab front, clashes have taken place between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish mercenaries from the militia group Syrian National Army (SNA).
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 30 November 2024
On Saturday, fighting broke out between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish mercenaries from the militia group ‘Syrian National Army’ (SNA) on the al-Bab front in northern Syria. According to information from security circles, the clashes took place in the southern suburb of Tedef. A security vacuum had previously arisen there due to the withdrawal of government troops, and SDF units subsequently advanced. It was initially unclear whether there were any deaths or injuries as a result of the fighting.
A correspondent for the Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reported that there had been an attempt at a breakthrough at the front line, and that attackers from the so-called SNA had withdrawn in the face of the SDF's response. Russian fighter jets are also reported to have attacked positions held by the jihadists, according to activists from Rojava. A base on a storage site directly next to the city's grain silos was also reportedly hit. The silos were left undamaged, but the SNA base was heavily destroyed.
Al-Bab is located in the governorate of Aleppo, which was previously largely controlled by the regime, and has been occupied by Turkey since February 2017. The Turkish army had previously launched the ‘Euphrates Shield’ offensive in August 2016. Although the Turkish government stated that the ‘operation’ was directed against the presence of the terrorist group ‘Islamic State’ (ISIS) in northern Syria, Turkey's real intention in intervening was to pre-empt the SDF's advance against ISIS, which was already in retreat. The invasion began shortly after the SDF liberated the northern Syrian city of Manbij from ISIS.
Since the surprise attack by the Syrian Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) last Wednesday, large parts of Aleppo have been under jihadist occupation. At the same time, the so-called SNA is preparing to launch an offensive on Tel Rifat, which belongs to the autonomous region of North and East Syria. The SNA was established, equipped and financed by Turkey and is being used as a proxy invasion force in the Turkish-occupied regions of Syria. The terrorist organisation HTS, in turn, rules a protectorate in Idlib province together with Turkey and also ‘controls’ parts of Afrin. Meanwhile, the fighting in Aleppo continues. Russian fighter jets have also carried out further attacks on HTS positions.
The jihadist alliance HTS emerged from the Al-Nusra Front and is listed as a terrorist organisation by the United Nations (UN). Nevertheless, the force is often trivialised in Western media as a ‘rebel group’ and the province of Idlib is glossed over as the ‘last bastion of the armed opposition’.
On the al-Bab front, clashes have taken place between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish mercenaries from the militia group Syrian National Army (SNA).
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 30 November 2024
On Saturday, fighting broke out between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish mercenaries from the militia group ‘Syrian National Army’ (SNA) on the al-Bab front in northern Syria. According to information from security circles, the clashes took place in the southern suburb of Tedef. A security vacuum had previously arisen there due to the withdrawal of government troops, and SDF units subsequently advanced. It was initially unclear whether there were any deaths or injuries as a result of the fighting.
A correspondent for the Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reported that there had been an attempt at a breakthrough at the front line, and that attackers from the so-called SNA had withdrawn in the face of the SDF's response. Russian fighter jets are also reported to have attacked positions held by the jihadists, according to activists from Rojava. A base on a storage site directly next to the city's grain silos was also reportedly hit. The silos were left undamaged, but the SNA base was heavily destroyed.
Al-Bab is located in the governorate of Aleppo, which was previously largely controlled by the regime, and has been occupied by Turkey since February 2017. The Turkish army had previously launched the ‘Euphrates Shield’ offensive in August 2016. Although the Turkish government stated that the ‘operation’ was directed against the presence of the terrorist group ‘Islamic State’ (ISIS) in northern Syria, Turkey's real intention in intervening was to pre-empt the SDF's advance against ISIS, which was already in retreat. The invasion began shortly after the SDF liberated the northern Syrian city of Manbij from ISIS.
Since the surprise attack by the Syrian Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) last Wednesday, large parts of Aleppo have been under jihadist occupation. At the same time, the so-called SNA is preparing to launch an offensive on Tel Rifat, which belongs to the autonomous region of North and East Syria. The SNA was established, equipped and financed by Turkey and is being used as a proxy invasion force in the Turkish-occupied regions of Syria. The terrorist organisation HTS, in turn, rules a protectorate in Idlib province together with Turkey and also ‘controls’ parts of Afrin. Meanwhile, the fighting in Aleppo continues. Russian fighter jets have also carried out further attacks on HTS positions.
The jihadist alliance HTS emerged from the Al-Nusra Front and is listed as a terrorist organisation by the United Nations (UN). Nevertheless, the force is often trivialised in Western media as a ‘rebel group’ and the province of Idlib is glossed over as the ‘last bastion of the armed opposition’.
Self-Defence Forces repel Turkish-backed mercenaries’ attack on two villages
Self-Defence Forces repelled an attack by the mercenaries affiliated to the occupying Turkish state in Afrin-Shehba Canton.
ANF
SHEHBA
Saturday, 30 November 2024
Mercenaries affiliated to the occupying Turkish army attacked the villages of Kilotê and Birc Qasê in the town of Sherawa in Afrin-Shehba Canton on Saturday.
Self-Defence Forces repelled the attack, responding within the framework of the right to legitimate defence.
One mercenary was killed and one other was captured alive during the ensuing confrontation.
According to reports, the captured mercenary was identified as Fehed Mistefa Mihemed, a member of the al-Hamzat group.
Turkish-backed gangs capture many neighbourhoods of Aleppo
The gangs affiliated to the occupying Turkish state took control of many neighbourhoods of Aleppo.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 30 November 2024
According to ANHA, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other gangs affiliated to the occupying Turkish state took control of many neighbourhoods in Aleppo. Among the controlled areas are the following: Bustan al-Qesir, Kelasê, Ferdos, Qesîle, Aleppo Castle and its surroundings, Jamîliye, Salahedîn, Bustan Zehara, al-Feyd, Heleb al-Jadîde neighbourhoods, two parts of Raşidîn neighbourhood, Pîşesazi, Ramûsa, Hemdaniye, Mîrîdiyan, Furqn regions and part of Bab Neyreb, as well as Ezîziye and Suryan neighbourhoods.
Other captured points are as follows: Aleppo Police Headquarters, Military Academy and Science Research Centre, Aleppo Governorate Building, Artillery Faculty, Immigration and Passport Department, Seedallah al-Jabiri Square, Communications Directorate building, Education Directorate building and Aleppo University.
In the images shared on the virtual media, it is seen that the gangs captured many weapons and military points. However, the fact that the forces loyal to the Damascus government did not open fire at the gangs suggests that there is a give-and-take scenario between the parties.
It is noteworthy that the gangs' clothes and weapons bear ISIS symbols.
As of this morning, the city of Aleppo was generally silent with no fighting taking place. However, it was reported that warplanes flew over the city and bombed some parts of Aleppo al-Jadide neighbourhood.
The gangs affiliated to the occupying Turkish state took control of many neighbourhoods of Aleppo.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 30 November 2024
According to ANHA, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other gangs affiliated to the occupying Turkish state took control of many neighbourhoods in Aleppo. Among the controlled areas are the following: Bustan al-Qesir, Kelasê, Ferdos, Qesîle, Aleppo Castle and its surroundings, Jamîliye, Salahedîn, Bustan Zehara, al-Feyd, Heleb al-Jadîde neighbourhoods, two parts of Raşidîn neighbourhood, Pîşesazi, Ramûsa, Hemdaniye, Mîrîdiyan, Furqn regions and part of Bab Neyreb, as well as Ezîziye and Suryan neighbourhoods.
Other captured points are as follows: Aleppo Police Headquarters, Military Academy and Science Research Centre, Aleppo Governorate Building, Artillery Faculty, Immigration and Passport Department, Seedallah al-Jabiri Square, Communications Directorate building, Education Directorate building and Aleppo University.
In the images shared on the virtual media, it is seen that the gangs captured many weapons and military points. However, the fact that the forces loyal to the Damascus government did not open fire at the gangs suggests that there is a give-and-take scenario between the parties.
It is noteworthy that the gangs' clothes and weapons bear ISIS symbols.
As of this morning, the city of Aleppo was generally silent with no fighting taking place. However, it was reported that warplanes flew over the city and bombed some parts of Aleppo al-Jadide neighbourhood.
Clashes between the Turkish state-backed gangs and Afrin Liberation Forces in Herbil
Clashes have been reported between the Turkish state-backed gangs and the Afrin Liberation Forces in Herbil as well as in Zîwan, Radar, Şealê and Semoqa areas, in the Shehba Canton.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Clashes have been reported between the Turkish state-backed gangs and the Afrin Liberation Forces (HRE) in Herbil.
There was no information about the details of the clashes.
Clashes have been reported between the Turkish state-backed gangs and the Afrin Liberation Forces in Herbil as well as in Zîwan, Radar, Şealê and Semoqa areas, in the Shehba Canton.
ANF
NEWS DESK
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Clashes have been reported between the Turkish state-backed gangs and the Afrin Liberation Forces (HRE) in Herbil.
There was no information about the details of the clashes.
People flee from Aleppo after HTS onslaught
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham gangs entered Aleppo. Many people are trying to leave the city.
ANF
ALEPPO
Saturday, 30 November 2024
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gangs entered Aleppo city yesterday afternoon. Tabqa Drivers Union sent 60 buses yesterday for those who wanted to leave the city. Today, the Drivers Union sent 50 buses to Raqqa to go to Aleppo. 19 buses carrying students set off from Aleppo.
Hesen El Xabûr, one of the officials of Raqqa Bus Station, said that they transported the people free of charge. Hesen El Xabûr emphasised that the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syira (AANES) has taken all measures for the safe return of the people.
Hesen El Xabûr stated that they will continue to send vehicles from Aleppo as long as needed and will provide a safe environment for everyone.
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham gangs entered Aleppo. Many people are trying to leave the city.
ANF
ALEPPO
Saturday, 30 November 2024
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gangs entered Aleppo city yesterday afternoon. Tabqa Drivers Union sent 60 buses yesterday for those who wanted to leave the city. Today, the Drivers Union sent 50 buses to Raqqa to go to Aleppo. 19 buses carrying students set off from Aleppo.
Hesen El Xabûr, one of the officials of Raqqa Bus Station, said that they transported the people free of charge. Hesen El Xabûr emphasised that the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syira (AANES) has taken all measures for the safe return of the people.
Hesen El Xabûr stated that they will continue to send vehicles from Aleppo as long as needed and will provide a safe environment for everyone.
Mehmûd El Omer, Co-Chairman of Tabqa Drivers Union, underlined that they will continue to fulfil their humanitarian duties.
There is heavy traffic at the Elbû Asî Gate in Tabqa.
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria announced that 2,892 people have crossed into the autonomous regions so far, including 2,158 students.
Farhad Shami: We will defend our people and our region, let our people be sensitive
Farhad Shami
YBŞ: We must be prepared for all developments and dangersFarhad Shami
ANF
HESEKÊ
Saturday, 30 November 2024,
Farhad Shami, head of the Press Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) issued a statement about the latest developments in Aleppo and northwestern Syria.
Shami said: "The plan of the attack on northwestern Syria has been devised by the Turkish occupation forces which intends to execute its schemes with the collaboration of the Al-Nusra Front. This attack is managed step by step by Turkey and to fully comprehend this process, it is crucial to see Turkey's role."
Shami added: "The developments in northwestern Syria are sensitive, and we directly care about them and closely monitor them. Whatever happens, our national and moral priority remains the defense of our people and our regions. Therefore, we will intervene as necessary to defend our people."
HESEKÊ
Saturday, 30 November 2024,
Farhad Shami, head of the Press Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) issued a statement about the latest developments in Aleppo and northwestern Syria.
Shami said: "The plan of the attack on northwestern Syria has been devised by the Turkish occupation forces which intends to execute its schemes with the collaboration of the Al-Nusra Front. This attack is managed step by step by Turkey and to fully comprehend this process, it is crucial to see Turkey's role."
Shami added: "The developments in northwestern Syria are sensitive, and we directly care about them and closely monitor them. Whatever happens, our national and moral priority remains the defense of our people and our regions. Therefore, we will intervene as necessary to defend our people."
In view of the HTS attack on the Syrian city of Aleppo, Shengal Resistance Units warned of an Islamist advance in the region coordinated by Turkey and the danger for the Yazidi community.
ANF
SHENGAL
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 13:16
The General Command of the Shengal Resistance Units (YBŞ) made a statement warning of an Islamist advance in the region following the attack by the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on the Syrian city of Aleppo. YBŞ said that the people must guard against all dangers posed by Turkish-coordinated attacks to prevent a repeat of the 2014 genocide against the Yazidi community.
The statement released by YBŞ on Saturday said:
“As it is known, there has been a great war and conflict in the region for some time and this situation is gradually expanding. In particular, the recent events in Syria give the message that the war will not end easily.
There is no doubt that this war concerns us and our people closely. What is happening in Aleppo today reminds us of what happened in 2014. Analysing the developments independently of ourselves would mean falling into ignorance. We, the defence forces and the people, must urgently review our situation and be prepared for all developments and dangers. We should be well aware that the main reason why we faced massacres in 2014 was because we believed that others would defend us. However, we now have experience, and this experience was not easy to gain and resulted in a great genocide.
The Turkish state is the enemy of all peoples in the region. It is especially hostile to the Yazidi community. It wants to design the region according to its own interests in order to realise its dreams of Neo-Ottomanism. The Turkish state has mobilised its gangs and wants to deepen the war even more. Of course, the eyes of the Turkish state are also on the regions we live in and on our lands.
On this basis, we invite our people to be sensitive and to approach the process with great seriousness and sensitivity. Our tribes, communities and leaders in particular should be prepared. We also invite different Yazidi forces to recognise these historic moments and to defend our land and our honour shoulder to shoulder.
We also call on our youth to stand up for the duties and responsibilities of the Yazidi faith and to join the ranks of the YBŞ and YJŞ (Shengal Women’s Units) to defend their honour.
There should be no doubt that we are ready to defend every inch of land in Shengal and Iraq and that we have the power of experience.”
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