Protest in Northern Syria Condemns Turkish Attacks and Supports SDF

By Kardo Roj

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Hundreds of residents of Tel Hamis, a town in the southern countryside of Northern Syria’s Qamishli, took to the streets on Wednesday in a march condemning Turkish attacks on civilians and expressing solidarity with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

The protest followed a somber event on Tuesday in Qamishli city, where thousands gathered to mourn six civilians killed in Turkish airstrikes near Tishreen Dam.

Demanding Action Against Turkish Aggression

Balqis Abdullah, a member of the Tel Hamis Council, highlighted the significance of the protest in supporting the SDF and denouncing Turkish actions.

“This march is a message to the international community and humanitarian organizations to intervene directly and stop Turkey’s attacks on civilians and Tishreen Dam,” Abdullah told North Press.

She described the targeting of civilians near Tishreen Dam as “a crime against humanity” and urged the U.S.-led international coalition to take decisive steps to halt the aggression.

Community Leaders Speak Out

Faraj Ibrahim Al-Hamoud, a tribal elder from the Bu Ghaleb clan, emphasized the importance of unity and peaceful solutions in the face of violence.

“We condemn and reject any aggression on anyone in northern and eastern Syria,” Al-Hamoud said. “We believe in political solutions and came here to express our solidarity with the SDF, who have sacrificed their lives for our peace and safety.”

The marchers carried banners denouncing Turkey’s continued operations in the region and called for international intervention to end the attacks on civilians and key infrastructure like Tishreen Dam.

Solidarity and Unity

The protest showcased the unity among various segments of the local population, with participants expressing their determination to defend their region’s stability and future. Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for human rights were at the forefront of the demonstration.

The ongoing violence in northern and eastern Syria has raised significant concerns about civilian safety and the impact on essential infrastructure, with many urging the international community to act decisively to prevent further escalation.