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Support Rally for Rojava Amidst Rising ISIS Threat

Published January 22, 2026, 13:39
Support Rally for Rojava Amidst Rising ISIS Threat

A large demonstration took place in Nicosia, Cyprus, to express support for the Kurdish people of Syria (Rojava) in the face of the increasing threat from jihadists, Syrian forces, and Turkey. Protesters, including Kurds and Cypriot citizens, called for intervention from the European Union and the European Parliament to uphold the ceasefire. Fears of potential genocidal acts against the Kurds were also expressed. The situation in Kobani is particularly dramatic, with power, water, and communication outages, as well as mass displacement of the population. Videos circulating online show jihadists appearing in Raqqa and abusing Kurdish female fighters, sparking a global wave of condemnation. The Kurdistan Cultural Center 'Theofilos' is calling for immediate European and Western intervention.