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Urgent Appeal from Rojava to the Cypriot People

Published January 19, 2026, 17:17
Urgent Appeal from Rojava to the Cypriot People

Kurdish communities in Cyprus have issued an urgent appeal to the Cypriot people, calling for condemnation of the attacks on Rojava and the war waged by Turkey through jihadist groups. The appeal emphasizes that the attacks are not random, but planned by Turkey with the approval of Western powers, and aim to suppress the political will of the Kurdish people and the women's movement. Kurds highlight that the silence of international powers constitutes complicity in the crimes being committed, characterizing the war as a campaign of occupation and genocide. Despite the agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Transitional Government, attacks continue, with Kobani being besieged by jihadists supported by Turkey. The appeal concludes with a strong statement of solidarity and a refusal to surrender humanity.