“It is our duty to remember our history of resistance, our history of struggle. To remember all those who fought for freedom with us and before us, and never forget that we are here today because of their sacrifice and dedication to the struggle.”
We’re devastated to hear of the sudden passing of our comrade and Plan C member from 2016 to 2019, Josh. Those who knew him know he was one of the most genuine, engaged, brave and dedicated revolutionaries of his generation. By 23 he had already become a leading organiser in the Manchester left, contributing to anti-fascist struggles, our Manchester group and UK-wide organisation.
1. What is and how you define the work of Tekoşîna Anarşîst? Where do you operate and how is the relation with the communities in the Syrian territory? (of course, not exactly where you are, but just the canton or some broader reference)
From Rojava to the many communities in struggle on multiple fronts, in so-called USA and beyond: We send our solidarity and especially our love to all those struggling to heal and protect the bodily and psychic health of their comrades. Healthy life is free life–we must never forget that every revolutionary is in essence a healer. To care for our comrades is an expression of the fight to build a world free of domination. Pandemic virus, police chemical weapons, and the smoke of wildfires assail the lungs of the people with every breath, and yet, in every breath is resistance. Continue reading Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe! Solidarity with healers in USA uprisings→
We commemorate Josh (Birusk in Rojava), who died few days ago in the age of 23. Josh was a militant revolutionary organizer and ex-IFB fighter. Some of us had an honor to stand alongside him in liberation of Raqqa. Rest in power comrade. Şehîd namirin!