Syria’s SDF says five fighters killed in strikes by Turkish-backed forces
A member of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands along a street, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Hasakah, Syria, December 11, 2024. (REUTERS)
Reuters
December 21, 2024
Turkiye regards the PKK, YPG and SDF as terrorist groups
CAIRO: The US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said five of its fighters had been killed on Saturday in attacks by Turkish-backed forces on the city of Manbij in northern Syria.
A member of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands along a street, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Hasakah, Syria, December 11, 2024. (REUTERS)
Reuters
December 21, 2024
Turkiye regards the PKK, YPG and SDF as terrorist groups
CAIRO: The US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said five of its fighters had been killed on Saturday in attacks by Turkish-backed forces on the city of Manbij in northern Syria.
Fighting in Manbij broke out after Bashar Assad was toppled nearly two weeks ago, with Turkiye and the Syrian armed groups it supports seizing control of the city from the Kurdish-led SDF on Dec. 9.
The SDF, an ally in the US coalition against Daesh militants, is spearheaded by the YPG — a group that Ankara sees as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants who have fought the Turkish state for 40 years.
Turkiye regards the PKK, YPG and SDF as terrorist groups.
The United States has been mediating to stop fighting between Turkiye and the Syrian Arab groups it supports, and the SDF.
The US State Department said on Wednesday a ceasefire around Manbij had been extended until the end of the week, but a Turkish defense ministry official said a day later there was no talk of a ceasefire deal with the SDF.
Internal Security Forces call for action to stop Turkey’s crimes against the people of NE Syria
The General Command of the Internal Security Forces said, “A new one has been added to the chain of crimes of the occupying Turkish state against civilians. We condemn this cowardly attack which is aimed at disrupting regional security.”
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 21 December 2024,
The General Command of the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria made a statement regarding the deadly Turkish UCAV attack that targeted a civilian vehicle in Til Berak this afternoon.
The statement said: “We condemn this cowardly attack that aims to disrupt regional security. This attack was carried out with the knowledge that targeting civilians is a crime under all circumstances and conditions according to international law and human rights.
We call on the international community and human rights organisations to take action to stop these crimes against the peoples of the region and to hold those responsible to account. Along with all these, we declare that we will continue to use our right to self-defence to protect our people and the environment of security and peace in the region.
We wish mercy to our martyrs and a speedy recovery to our wounded.”
The General Command of the Internal Security Forces said, “A new one has been added to the chain of crimes of the occupying Turkish state against civilians. We condemn this cowardly attack which is aimed at disrupting regional security.”
ANF
NEWS DESK
Saturday, 21 December 2024,
The General Command of the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria made a statement regarding the deadly Turkish UCAV attack that targeted a civilian vehicle in Til Berak this afternoon.
The statement said: “We condemn this cowardly attack that aims to disrupt regional security. This attack was carried out with the knowledge that targeting civilians is a crime under all circumstances and conditions according to international law and human rights.
We call on the international community and human rights organisations to take action to stop these crimes against the peoples of the region and to hold those responsible to account. Along with all these, we declare that we will continue to use our right to self-defence to protect our people and the environment of security and peace in the region.
We wish mercy to our martyrs and a speedy recovery to our wounded.”
SDF fighter at Tishrin: We will not allow the invaders to set foot on our lands
Remarking that the Turkish state does not even have the courage to attack, SDF fighter Kandil Halep said, “We will not allow the invading Turkish state to set foot on our lands under any circumstances. Our resistance will go down in history."
ANF
TISHRIN
Saturday, 21 December 2024,
The occupying Turkish army and allied mercenaries have been increasing their attacks on North and East Syria since 8 December. The Women's Defense Units (YPJ), the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the People's Defense Units (YPG) continue their resistance against these attacks.
Speaking to ANF, Kandil Halep, who is taking part in the resistance against the Tishrin Dam, said that the Turkish state's attacks on the dam and its surroundings have been frustrated thanks to the resistance of the fighters.
SDF fighter Kandil Halep said, “The occupying Turkish state and its mercenaries carried out extensive attacks. Everyone knows that the Tishrin Dam and its surroundings, where intense clashes are currently taking place, have been watered with the blood of martyrs. It has come to this day with their efforts and liberated. Now the Turkish state wants to seize the Tishrin Dam easily. This is not possible. We will not allow the occupying Turkish state to set foot on our lands under any circumstances.”
Kandil Halep said that the propaganda that the Turkish state captured the Tishrin Dam is not true. They claim that they have captured the Tishrin Dam, that we have surrendered and that they have taken many captives. They could put their propaganda and special war into action, but the truth is in front of our eyes. No one should pay attention to the smear propaganda spread by the occupiers.”
Stating that the resistance continues strongly, Kandil Halep said, “What is true is that the fighters have resisted the attacks of the Turkish state tremendously. Not only did they resist, but also, they responded to the attacks and repelled them. They no longer even have the courage to attack comfortably. The Turkish state will not be able to occupy Tishrin as it plans. It will face the resistance of the fighters in each attack.”
The SDF fighter pointed out that, “We will not allow them to continue plundering, theft and massacre by occupying our areas that were liberated with the blood of martyrs. We renew our promise to our people that we will protect our lands and stand against plunder and massacre. We have constantly renewed our promise to protect our lands a our people. We are the children of this people.”
Finally, Kandil Halep called on young men and women to join the resistance and concluded his speech by saying, “Everyone should take part in this historic resistance. We believe that our resistance will go down in history and history will never forget us.’
Remarking that the Turkish state does not even have the courage to attack, SDF fighter Kandil Halep said, “We will not allow the invading Turkish state to set foot on our lands under any circumstances. Our resistance will go down in history."
ANF
TISHRIN
Saturday, 21 December 2024,
The occupying Turkish army and allied mercenaries have been increasing their attacks on North and East Syria since 8 December. The Women's Defense Units (YPJ), the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the People's Defense Units (YPG) continue their resistance against these attacks.
Speaking to ANF, Kandil Halep, who is taking part in the resistance against the Tishrin Dam, said that the Turkish state's attacks on the dam and its surroundings have been frustrated thanks to the resistance of the fighters.
SDF fighter Kandil Halep said, “The occupying Turkish state and its mercenaries carried out extensive attacks. Everyone knows that the Tishrin Dam and its surroundings, where intense clashes are currently taking place, have been watered with the blood of martyrs. It has come to this day with their efforts and liberated. Now the Turkish state wants to seize the Tishrin Dam easily. This is not possible. We will not allow the occupying Turkish state to set foot on our lands under any circumstances.”
Kandil Halep said that the propaganda that the Turkish state captured the Tishrin Dam is not true. They claim that they have captured the Tishrin Dam, that we have surrendered and that they have taken many captives. They could put their propaganda and special war into action, but the truth is in front of our eyes. No one should pay attention to the smear propaganda spread by the occupiers.”
Stating that the resistance continues strongly, Kandil Halep said, “What is true is that the fighters have resisted the attacks of the Turkish state tremendously. Not only did they resist, but also, they responded to the attacks and repelled them. They no longer even have the courage to attack comfortably. The Turkish state will not be able to occupy Tishrin as it plans. It will face the resistance of the fighters in each attack.”
The SDF fighter pointed out that, “We will not allow them to continue plundering, theft and massacre by occupying our areas that were liberated with the blood of martyrs. We renew our promise to our people that we will protect our lands and stand against plunder and massacre. We have constantly renewed our promise to protect our lands a our people. We are the children of this people.”
Finally, Kandil Halep called on young men and women to join the resistance and concluded his speech by saying, “Everyone should take part in this historic resistance. We believe that our resistance will go down in history and history will never forget us.’
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