From the hamilton instutute. This is a useful article in English on the lesser known story of the revolutionary struggles in Syria beyond Rojava … and on the thorny question of the difference between critical solidarity and cheerleading for authoritarian forces like the PKK. (graffiti from Aleppo: “We Will Not … Continue reading
An informative article from London-based Kurdish anarchist Zaher Baher discussing both positive and negative points of the revolution in Syrian and Turkish areas of Kurdistan. By Zaher Baher 30/01/2016 Many articles from different people about Rojava have expressed different views. The vast majority of them have covered the positive and … Continue reading
Via 325 (slightly adapted for English). Sosyal Isyan (Social Rebellion) is an anarchist group active in Istanbul that has declared solidarity with the revolution in Rojava (Syrian Kurdistan) and gone to the region to support in the fighting and reconstruction of Kobane. The group has joined up with “Birleşik Özgürlük … Continue reading
After four and a half months of intense fighting, 26 January was the day ISIS/Da’esh fascists were driven out of Kobane. The fighting goes on into the surrounding villages. Celebrations across Kurdistan and the diaspora. Beautiful day, after so much blood and courage. Just a few celebratory pics.
by rabble LDN We are with the fighters in Kobane, defending their lives and freedom against the fascists of ISIS. Just as we are with all those who take up arms against oppressive regimes, in Turkey and Syria and across the world.** We are with the rioters and looters in … Continue reading
There’s a lot of important info in this report from a London-based Kurdish anarchist who just came back from visiting Turkish occupied Kurdistan. “42 people and 2 police officers were killed during the recent demonstrations in the area, some 1,128 people were arrested including 53 children, with 221 still in … Continue reading
REPOST from anarchistnews. This article is a reply to an earlier article from an “anarcho-syndicalist” that was highly critical of the revolutionary developments in Rojava, and of anarchists’ support of them. However, it is worth reading even on its own, for anarchists interested in what is happening in Kurdistan. The … Continue reading