2 marches in Qamishlo, Amuda support YPJ, demand its representation within Ministry of Defense

Kongra Star organized a massive public march on Tuesday in Qamishlo city in support of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), with the participation of hundreds of residents, members of civil society organizations, and YPJ fighters participated, affirming their continued support for women's struggle and their role in protecting society.

The participants carried banners bearing the slogans of the campaign launched on April 26th by the Joint Events Platform of Women's Movements and Organizations in support of YPJ, "We are all YPJ, and YPJ represents us."

The march began at the Martyr Khebat Square and proceeded through the city's main streets, with participants chanting slogans glorifying women's resistance and struggle.

Upon reaching the central market, the attendees held a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs. Then, Zulfa Bedro; the member of the Kongra Star, delivered a speech emphasizing the vital role of YPJ in protecting the region and establishing the values of freedom and equality.

Zulfa Bedro confirmed that YPJ has proven its ability to protect society and defend women against threats over the past years, noting the necessity of officially recognizing it and ensuring its representation within the Syrian Ministry of Defense.

She added that the role of women who have resisted and made sacrifices cannot be marginalized, stating that YPJ has become a symbol of the struggle and will of free women.

She also stressed that official recognition of YPJ represents an acknowledgment of the sacrifices of thousands of women who defended the region against threats.

AMUDA

In the same context, Kongra Star in Amuda city organized a march in support of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), in which dozens of residents and members of organizations participated.

The march began at the Free Woman Roundabout and proceeded towards the city center, with participants shouting slogans including "Long live the Women's Protection Units" and "We are all YPJ," as well as carrying banners that included "The Women's Protection Units are our existence."

Upon reaching the city center, the participants held a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs. Then, the Kongra Star member Jevin Habib delivered a speech addressing the role played by the Women's Protection Units in defending women and their rights in addition to protecting the region.

Jevin Habib condemned the Syrian Interim Government's stance towards the Women's Protection Units, demanding their representation within the Syrian Ministry of Defense. She stated, "We will always support and stand with the Women's Protection Units."

She also mentioned the role of women fighters in achieving the gains of the revolution, emphasizing the continued struggle to protect and defend these gains.

Both marches concluded with chants glorifying the Women's Protection Units and affirming continued support for them and their struggle.

ANHA