Continued popular support in Europe, Latin America for Rojava

Global Outrage Against the Attacks

Public anger is growing worldwide against the attacks carried out by mercenaries of the Syrian interim government backed by the Turkish state, expressed through large-scale demonstrations and protests.

Bern – Switzerland

Kurds in the Swiss city of Bern gathered at Europaplatz to protest the attacks on the Kurdish people in Syria. Demonstrators chanted slogans such as “One, one, Kurdistan is one” and “Long live the resistance of Rojava,” condemning massacres against Kurds in East Kurdistan and Rojava.

Hamburg – German

The Democratic Kurdish People’s Council in Hamburg organized a protest in front of Hamburg Central Station. Thousands participated, including women’s organizations, international German groups, leftist and socialist women’s movements, and Kurdistan solidarity groups.

Aachen – Germany

Thousands of Kurds and members of the leftist Antifa movement gathered in Aachen. After assembling, the crowd marched through the city center, raising slogans in support of Rojava and Kurdish unity, and distributed leaflets explaining the situation and criticizing the stance of nation-states.

Leverkusen – Germany
The Kurdish community in Leverkusen organized a march from Opladen to Leverkusen Mitte. Protesters chanted slogans supporting Rojava, Kurdish unity, women’s freedom, and the YPG and YPJ, concluding with a large rally in the city center.

Heilbronn – Germany
Hundreds gathered in Kiliansplatz to protest the attacks, chanting slogans supporting Rojava and Kobani. Speakers emphasized Kurdish unity and criticized European governments’ silence, announcing further protests.

Münster – Germany
Large crowds filled the streets of Münster in ongoing demonstrations. Women braided their hair in solidarity with female fighters in Rojava, while crowds chanted slogans supporting Rojava and Kobani, emphasizing popular unity.

Saarbrücken – Germany
Thousands participated in a march organized by the Kurdish Democratic Community Center. Protesters carried banners calling for an end to terrorism support and condemned the attacks while affirming Kurdish resistance.

Wuppertal – Germany
Kurds organized a mass protest condemning massacres in Rojava and calling on the international community not to remain silent about ongoing crimes.

Berlin – Germany

Thousands gathered at Brandenburg Gate following a joint call by numerous Kurdish and solidarity organizations. Speakers described the attacks as crimes against humanity and urged the European Union to take action rather than remain silent.

Dresden – Germany
Kurds and supporters demonstrated while raising YPG and YPJ flags. Statements emphasized that the situation in Rojava constitutes a crime against humanity and demanded an EU response.

Cologne – Germany
Thousands of Kurds and international activists marched through Cologne. Artist Diyar Dersim highlighted threats facing Rojava, and protesters pledged to remain mobilized until Rojava is safe.

Lübeck – Germany
Kurds and supporters marched through city squares chanting slogans. Meanwhile, the group “Books Against Fascism” painted murals across German cities portraying the resistance of Rojava as a shared human value.

International Convoy from Berlin to Rojava
International activists gathered in Berlin and announced the launch of a convoy traveling through European cities toward Rojava to express solidarity and condemn attacks on Rojava and Kobani.

Vienna – Austria
Thousands gathered at Karlsplatz, then marched toward the Turkish consulate, chanting slogans and expressing solidarity with Rojava.

Stockholm – Sweden
Ahead of a major march expected to draw tens of thousands, Kurdish representatives engaged in parliamentary contacts. Swedish politicians condemned the attacks, called for a ceasefire, accountability, and urged participation in the protest.

Santiago – Chile
Women from Kurdish and feminist networks protested in front of the Turkish consulate, denouncing the attacks as genocidal policies and affirming their solidarity with Kurdish women despite police pressure.

Valencia – Spain
Over one hundred people protested in front of the Turkish consulate, demanding support for the Kurdish struggle and condemning Turkish policies. Spanish municipalities issued statements calling for EU and international action.

Aragon – Spain
The Federal Council of Aragon declared solidarity with Rojava and supported Kurdish self-determination, condemning the attacks and calling for an internationally respected ceasefire.

Basque Country
The ELA trade union renewed its support for the Kurdish people, criticized international silence, and called for mobilization in Europe in defense of democratic self-rule.

Reims – France
Around one thousand Kurds and supporters gathered at Reims train station, holding a moment of silence and organizing a march. Speakers compared the situation to the 2014 ISIS siege of Kobani and urged U.S. responsibility.

Nantes – France
Thousands marched through Nantes, ending in a mass rally attended largely by youth and women, where speeches and statements expressed solidarity with Rojava.

Innsbruck – Austria
Kurds and supporters marched through the city following a moment of silence, chanting slogans in support of Rojava and calling for participation in upcoming actions.

Graz – Austria
Hundreds marched for three hours to protest the attacks. Kurdish women braided their hair together as a symbol of resistance, and calls were made for further demonstrations.

ANHA