Entries by Rojava IC

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Interview: “They may take our braids, but our dignity and our ideas cannot be eradicated” – Ruksen Mohamed, spokesperson of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ)

Ruksen Mohamed, spokesperson of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), speaks about the role of women taking up arms since the beginning of the revolution and YPJ’s future in the integration process with the Syrian Transitional Government (STG), in an interview from early February 2026. There’s a new agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and […]

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Interview: “After all the martyrs, sacrifices, and coexistence, how could we suddenly switch sides and ally with parties whose mentality we do not believe in?” Sheikh Akram Mashoush

Q: What is the history of your tribe in this region? How was it during the Assad government? The tribal connections between different tribes and communities go back decades, not only to the Assad era, but even to the Ottoman Empire. In particular, the links between Arab and Kurdish communities date back to Ottoman times, […]

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Attacks, Escapes and Withdrawals: A timeline of events at al-Hol camp on January 20

Key Takeaways: Foreigners’ Annex breached during government assault on al-Hol; unknown number of fugutives Attack began with revolt of local al-Hol residents, but assaulting force from southwest included well-prepared men driving HTS-linked cars; likely coordinated SDF/Asayish compelled to withdraw due to two-pronged attack & threat of mass revolt at camp Despite STG claims, no evidence […]

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Interview: “This does not mean building a new Syria, it means ethnic cleansing.” Mkrtich Varoujanm, Armenian Civilian

  RIC spoke to three Armenian civilians. They gave their analysis on the current situation and shared historical background. Nairi Antranik: The current situation is a result of Turkish policies. The Turkish-backed factions, along with the policies and agendas they follow, are mainly behind the divisions and the spread of terrorism. We, as Armenian people, […]

22/01 Emergency Update

Map from 21/01 still accurate on 22/01, as far as RIC records Key points Two days left of four-day ceasefire between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian Arab Army (SAA), amid mutual accusations of ceasefire violation SDF commander: “we remain open for dialogue” but “cannot just sign any draft” issued by Syrian Transitional Government (STG) […]

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20/01 Mise à jour d’urgence – Le siège du gouvernement syrien sur les territoires kurdes fait risquer un effondrement total du système des prisons de combattants d’ISIS

Principaux développements • L’armée syrienne progresse rapidement dans le Nord et l’Est de la Syrie tandis que les Forces de Défense Syriennes (FDS) se retirent des villes à majorité arabe de Tabqa, Raqqa et Deir ez-Zor • Les villes syriennes à majorité kurde sont assiégées et subissent une offensive de factions contrôlées par le gouvernement, […]

Huida de ISIS tras el ataque del ejército sirio

El reciente ataque de las fuerzas del ejército sirio contra la DAANES ha provocado un colapso generalizado en las instalaciones de detención del ISIS. El RIC identificó al menos seis lugares en los que los detenidos fueron liberados por las fuerzas sirias o por fuerzas armadas que operaban en estrecha coordinación con Damasco. De ellos, […]

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ISIS Escapes as a Result of Syrian Army Assault

ISIS Escapes as a Result of Syrian Army Assault The recent assault by Syrian army forces on the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) has led to a widespread breakdown in ISIS detention facilities. Flanked by government security forces in Tabqa, Mohamed Belaa, a journalist on a ride-along with the advancing Syrian army, declared […]