Manifestantes sostienen pancartas condenando los ataques de Turquía contra periodistas en el funeral de Nazim Dashtan y Cihan Bilgin, Qamishlo, 06.01.2025 [RIC]. La libertad de prensa bajo ataque Las amenazas y la violencia contra los periodistas -especialmente contra los que denuncian violaciones de los derechos humanos, actividades delictivas o informan desde zonas de guerra- son […]
As all eyes were on the HTS-led forces sweeping across Syria with Assad crumbling, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) launched an attack on North and East Syria (NES), seizing Shehba and Manbij from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Now, Turkey is threatening an invasion into the Kurdish city of Kobane. The SNA meanwhile, is […]
Protestors hold placards condemning Turkey’s targeting of journalists at the funeral of Nazim Dashtan and Cihan Bilgin, Qamishlo, 06.01.2025 [RIC] Press freedom under attack Threats and violence against journalists – particularly those who focus on human rights violations and criminal activity or who report from war-zones – is a global phenomenon. Journalism is widely greeted […]
Mona Youssef, administrator of the Jazira Canton office of the Syrian Women’s Council spoke to RIC about the recent developments in Syria, potential avenues for change and action in the current situation, and the work of the Syrian Women’s Council therein. RIC: What is the Syrian Women’s Council? Youssef: The Syrian Women’s Council was established […]
Highlights Ground fighting between SDF and SNA concentrated in eastern Manbij countryside but SDF commander says Turkish threat to Kobane “still very high” SDF-HTS communications are limited to “field coordination” to avoid clashes but no concrete negotiations have been reported between the sides, with SDF spokesperson saying “Turkey prevents dialogue” SDF operations target SNA positions […]
SDF’s “Operation Enduring Security”, al-Hol camp [RIC] Key points 24 sleeper cell attacks in November, 1 down from October 4 military personnel killed and 15 injured, 4 civilians killed and 7 injured in ISIS sleeper cell attacks Outside of al-Hol camp, 6 suspected ISIS members were arrested in 4 SDF/Asayish raids – down from the […]
On the night of October 23rd, 2024, Turkey began a multi-day airstrike campaign in the region of North and East Syria (NES) that targeted essential civilian infrastructure, cutting electricity, fuel, and water supplies, for an estimated 1.05 million people. As per RIC records, Turkey carried out 68 airstrikes using drones and warplanes. Ankara’s targets included […]
Highlights • SDF launch counter-offensive at the Tishreen Dam, re-taking several villages between the Euphrates River and Manbij city • Dire living conditions for Shehba IDPs; UNICEF notes possibility of further large-scale displacement should fighting break out in Kobane • RIC records 165 military personnel, 11 Asayish and 68 civilians killed in Turkish/SNA attacks since […]
Highlights -US-mediated ceasefire announced, yet clashes on Tishreen Dam and Qereqozak Bridge continue -SNA media channels report mobilization for an attack on Kobane; NES’ political and military institutions call for international support in the face of Turkish threat -Tishreen Dam inoperable; 2 million people are facing severe water shortages -HTS’ rule in Aleppo city tightens; […]
Gherib Hasso – the new co-chair of the Democratic Union Party, one of the main political parties in North and East Syria – discusses options going forward for peace in Syria, prospects for dialogue with HTS and the issue of foreign forces in the country. The interview was conducted in Kurdish and has been shortened […]
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