NE Syria celebrates anniversary of August 15

This evening, activities will be held in many cities and towns in North and East Syria region to celebrate the anniversary of the August 15.

NE Syria celebrates anniversary of August 15
NE Syria celebrates anniversary of August 15
NE Syria celebrates anniversary of August 15
15 August 2024   21:15
NEWS DESK

 Today marks the 40th anniversary of the August 15 leap, the anniversary of the Kurdistan Workers' Party's declaration of armed struggle led by the martyr Akid "Masum Korkmaz" in 1984, against the Turkish occupation state.

The cities of Qamishli, Tirbespiye, Çil Agha,   Girkê Legê, Derik, Amuda, Tal Tamr, Darbasiyah, Hasaka, Raqqa, Kobani, Afrin and Shahba will witness this evening celebratory activities and candle lighting.

The events are held with massive popular participation, and banners were hung in the squares reading "August 15, a new resurgence towards democratization of the Middle East" and "May the leap of August 15 be blessed upon you", in addition to raising pictures of the martyr Akid.

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