Hawar News Agency  Plan – 18-03-2025

The Turkish state has responded to the ceasefire declared by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) by launching 5,184 ground and air attacks, targeting the Medya Defense Zones. (Attached with photos and videos).

The official spokesperson for the Military Council in Sweida stated that, given the recent events in the coastal region, the council does not currently call for disarmament and instead urges the retention of weapons to protect the area. (Attached with photos and videos).

Since 2018, Afrin, in northern Syria, has endured one of the most difficult periods in its modern history. A large-scale military attack by Turkish occupation forces led to deep demographic changes and destruction of historical and natural landmarks. Years later, the suffering of its residents continues, but their resilience and determination to reclaim their rights and land stand as a testament to their strength in the face of adversity. (Attached with photos and videos).

Artists from Aleppo are preparing to release a new music video titled "Em bernadin dîlan ê", which highlights the resistance at Tishrin Dam and the great sacrifices made by fighters and protesters against attacks by the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries. (Attached with photos and videos).

Women from Deir ez-Zor strongly condemned the massacres against civilians in the coastal region, emphasizing that these crimes represent a blatant violation of human rights. They called for the perpetrators to be held accountable before international courts to prevent the recurrence of such atrocities. (Attached with photos and videos).

One day after the agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus government, the Turkish Foreign Minister and Defense Minister, accompanied by the head of the intelligence agency, visited Damascus. Shortly after, the Turkish minister stated: "We are ready for all scenarios." Following this statement, a massacre occurred in Berx Botan.

Displaced people from Afrin and Shahba, along with residents of Tabqa, will hold a demonstration at 10:00 AM on the anniversary of the occupation of Afrin. (Attached with photos and videos).

Residents of Raqqa will hold a demonstration at 10:30 AM on the seventh anniversary of Afrin’s occupation, starting from Martyr Kendal Hospital.

The Kongra Star organization in the Euphrates region will issue a statement at 11:00 AM regarding the massacre committed by the Turkish occupation in Berx Botan village in the countryside of Kobani. (Attached with photos and videos).

Political parties in the Euphrates region will issue a condemnation statement regarding the massacre in Berx Botan, in front of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) headquarters in Kobani at 1:00 PM. (Attached with photos and videos).

Councils from several cities, including Tirbespi, Garake Lage, Amuda, Çil Agha, Tal Hamis, Derik, and Qamishlo, as well as the Afrin Displaced Association in Qamishlo, will issue separate statements on the anniversary of Afrin’s occupation and in condemnation of the massacre in Kobani, at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. (Attached with photos and videos).

To condemn the seventh anniversary of Afrin’s occupation and the massacre committed against a family in Kobani, statements will be issued by:

Residents of Hasakah and displaced people from Afrin, near the Assyrian Church in the city.

The Young Women’s Union in Tel Tamr, who will organize a mass march.

The Kongra Star organization in Darbasiyah, in front of the Revolutionary Youth Movement headquarters.

Displaced people from Serekaniye, who will issue a statement in Serekaniye camp (Tala’i camp).

(Attached with photos and videos).

Newroz celebrations continue, with:

The City Council of Al-Hol decorating the festival square and lighting the Newroz fire in the evening.

Two celebrations taking place in Tel Hajar, Kheshman, and Tala’i neighborhoods in Hasakah.

The Newroz fire being lit on Mount Kawkab, accompanied by a torch march.

(Attached with photos and videos).

A group of Kurdish activists in Qamishlo will organize a protest against the "constitutional declaration" by the Damascus government, starting from Martyrs’ Stadium on March 12 at 2:00 PM. (Attached with photos and videos).

The school administration in Tirbespi will light the Newroz fire at 11:00 AM. (Attached with photos and videos).

ANHA