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Situation Rojava: Theory and Analysis

This article was originally published in Organise magazine on 14/04/25

Introduction: Short summary of the geopolitical context of Rojava

The context of Rojava, western Kurdistan, can’t be understood without talking about Syria but also about the other parts of Kurdistan. We won’t extend too much on the past, but we need to start with European powers reorganizing what became known as middle east after first world war. Kurdish people, divided in 4 newly created nation states, became the largest people without state. The French protectorate of Syria lasted until the end of second world war, followed by short lived governments and military coups on 1949, 1954, and 1961. On 1963 the military committee of the Ba’ath Party that led the coup of 1961 overtook the government, and on 1970 Hafez al-Assad took the presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic. After his dead in 2000, his son Bashar al-Assad was brought from UK, where he studied medicine, to take over the presidency of the country. After some hope of democratic reforms, soon he continued the despotic and authoritarian practices of his father. Continue reading Situation Rojava: Theory and Analysis →

Article, War updates

Evaluation after one month of tensions: A new Syria in the making

A new Syria in the making.

One month of unrest and reorganization of the power balance in Syria

 

Current Situation in Syria: The situation in Syria is uncertain. At the end of November Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS, an islamist group that was ruling in Idlib) launched an offensive that managed to overthrow the regime and take control of the capital, installing a transitional government. The Kurdish regions in the north (aka Rojava), as well as the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) which they are part of, are currently under new attacks of Turkish army and its proxy forces. In coordination with the HTS offensive, Turkish proxies occupied the cities of Til Rifat and Manbij, and are also threatening Kobane among many other areas. Continue reading Evaluation after one month of tensions: A new Syria in the making →

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Reflections on Identity Politics and Revolutionary Organizing

Pride is not an event widely celebrated in Rojava, but for us it is an important date and a reason to reflect on the current state of the queer struggle and the situation of the LGBT+ movement. On this occasion, we want to share something more than just a solidarity picture. A comrade wrote this text reflecting on their experience in Rojava. These are some lessons we can draw inspiration from.

For a wild Pride!
Down with rainbow capitalism!

– Tekosina Anarsist Continue reading Reflections on Identity Politics and Revolutionary Organizing →

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Tekmil: A Tool For Collective Reflection

Published in avtonom.org on 28/04/22

What Is It

Tekmil is an instrument of collective reflection. The historical root of what we know as tekmil can be traced to authoritarian communist traditions, such as Stalinism. Although, Mao was the first one among these traditions to put so much emphasis and importance to the methods of criticisms and self-criticism. Overall, we can state that critique and self-critique has been valuable for revolutionary movements in general, and has never been alien to non-authoritarian revolutionary movements in general.
In the context of Rojava, tekmil can be translated as “report” – further, one can trace the development and transformation of this meaning depending on the situation. Still, the literal translation makes sense to keep in mind – humbleness and shortness are valued in tekmil. It contains many cultural codes, mechanisms and ideological assumptions, and it requires an understanding and a solid philosophical and ideological foundation. Continue reading Tekmil: A Tool For Collective Reflection →

Article, Statements

To comrades in Russia. A letter from Tekoşîna Anarşîst

We watched the «Network» case process until the end. We wish comrades to be strong, and use the time in prison to learn, educate, maintain and develop revolutionary spirit and human dignity, and come out of that ordeal stronger than before. We wish freedom for all as soon as possible. The torture can break, injure and kill people, but it can never kill our ideas. Continue reading To comrades in Russia. A letter from Tekoşîna Anarşîst →