On 4th Liberation Anniversary, The Formation of Tal-Abyad Military Council
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Saturday the establishment of Tal-Abyad/Gire-Spi military council, about 100km northern Raqqa while celebrating the fourth anniversary of its liberation from the grip of the Islamic State group.
“The main purpose of establishing the military council is to protect the region from internal and external threats, and to counter terror sleeper cells supported by some regional states,” Hameed Al-Abd, the co-chair of Tal-Abyad Administration told North Press.
Al-Abd pointed out that the council includes several brigades and battalions formed by the people of the city of Tal-Abyad, calling on people to support stabilizing the multi-ethnic city.
“We do not accept to be returned to the first stage, and we will not allow the Chechens and Pakistanis to rule our region,” Hameed Al-Abd stated while referring to ISIS which controlled over the area some years ago.
The US-led Global Coalition backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced the formation of Tal-Abyad Military Council in a statement which was published on its official website.
Raqqa – North-Press Agency
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