YPJ fighters celebrate March 8th near al-Bagouz

The Women's Protection Unit (YPJ) commemorated the International Women's Day, near the village of al-Bagouz al-Fawqani, which is witnessing fierce battles between the Syrian Democratic Forces and IS mercenaries which is catching its last breath.

YPJ fighters celebrate March 8th near al-Bagouz
YPJ fighters celebrate March 8th near al-Bagouz
YPJ fighters celebrate March 8th near al-Bagouz
YPJ fighters celebrate March 8th near al-Bagouz
8 March, 2019   12:57

DEIR EZ-ZOR

The fighters of the Women's Protection Units, a faction of the Syrian Democratic Forces which play a major role in defeating terrorism, celebrated today International Women's Day after they gathered in the village of Sousse, borders the village of al-Bagouz, which is now witnessing battles between Syrian Democratic Forces and Daesh mercenaries.

At the start of the celebration, YPJ leader Arya Qamishlo, said, "We celebrate International Women's Day on the same day YPJ taking part to eliminate the remnants of Daesh in northern and eastern Syria."

Arya congratulated International Women's Day on the People's and Women's Protection Units and Syrian Democratic Forces.

During the celebration, the fighters of the Women's Protection Units held Dabka with slogans that salute the resistance and glorify martyrs.

ANHA