31-12-24
# NES
Eufrates Front
Fierce clashes between the SDF and the Turkish led SNA continue in the Manbij countryside. After their losses, some SNA fighters surrendered and some have withdrawn. New patrols of US forces of the international coalition were carried out in the countryside of Kobane.
Raids in south Qamishlo
The Internal Security Forces carried out an operation against ISIS and turkish state agents in villages south of Qamishlo, that were previously controlled by the Assad regime forces. Several people were arrested and grenades, weapons and ammunition were seized.
Popular mobilization
Every day this week demonstrations were held in many cities of NES in support of the SDF. Many youth organizations are joining the mobilization call and making statements in defense of the revolution. In many areas local self-defense groups are taking guard in their neighborhood, ensuring security in these challenging times. Many citizens that are usually not involved in self-defense have organized themselves through the existing groups.
France targets ISIS
Yesterday the French Air Force carried out 2 airstrikes against ISIS targets in the desert around Deir ez-Zor.
# Syria
HTS defence minister
HTS announced that Murhaf Abu Qasra, commander of the military wing of HTS for more than 5 years, became major-general of the new Syrian army and has been appointed as defense minister in the transitional government.
HTS giving out Syrian passports
Allegedly, HTS in Damascus granted Syrian passports to 3,800 foreign fighters operating with HTS. At least 8 of them were appointed high positions in the newly formed Syrian Army.
Turkey to print new passports
Allegedly, there has been an agreement with Turkey to print the new Syrian passports, driving licenses and other identity cards.
Save the Children on Syria
Save the Children said that more than half of Syrian children, 4 million, are out of school,and added that “one in every two children would need psychological support.”
# Analysis
Probably not many people will read this on the new year eve night, but there is an extensive analysis of Bese Hozat, copresident of the KCK: https://kck-info.com/interviews311224/
In this interview she reflects about the meaning of Ocalan’s words, expanding on the analysis of the current situation in Kurdistan and the complicated geopolitical powers that aim to reorganize middle east.
Wish a happy new year to everyone!
Revolutionary greetings from your anarchist comrades in North-East Syria!