NE Syria components condemn blockade of aid to Syrian coast

Several cities in North and East Syria, primarily Hasaka, Tal Hamis, al-Shaddadi, and Amuda, witnessed demonstrations and protest gatherings in which hundreds of residents, representatives of civil institutions, and political parties participated. The protests denounced the massacres committed against civilians in the Syrian coast and condemned the prevention of the humanitarian aid convoy, sent by the people of North and East Syria, from reaching the afflicted area.

Hasaka: Mass demonstration against. assacres and aid obstruction

In the city of Hasaka, a mass demonstration began in front of the Khalil Mosque in the Salhiya neighborhood and ended at the Martyrs' Square in the Mufti neighborhood. Participants raised banners reading: “We demand accountability for the criminals,” “The people and components of Hasaka denounce the massacres committed against the Syrian coast,” “No to killing,” and “Resistance is life.”

In a speech delivered on behalf of the city’s components, Abdul Ghani Oso emphasized that Syria’s history has been built on solidarity among its communities, holding the parties involved in Syrian affairs responsible for the division and violence.

Oso said: “What is happening on the Syrian coast is a continuation of longstanding suffering. The crimes and the obstruction of aid we are witnessing today are unacceptable. Our aim is purely humanitarian, and we will remain alongside our people there until the end.”

Tal Hamis: Mass demonstration and official statement describing the massacres as a “Humanitarian Disgrace”

In Tal Hamis, hundreds of residents from the city and its countryside gathered in front of the city council, holding flags of the Autonomous Administration and banners reading: “Stop the crimes on the Syrian coast” and “No to a government represented by the Sultan Murad and Hamzat factions.”

A demonstration marched through the city streets and later paused near the grain silos roundabout, where attendees observed a moment of silence in honor of the martyrs. Then, a formal statement from the city council was read by member Amash Al-Abdullah, stating: “In the name of every living conscience that still believes in human dignity, we express our deep sorrow and anger at the ongoing massacres on the Syrian coast, committed by factions affiliated with the Damascus authority, amidst disgraceful international silence and a total disregard for human rights.”

Eman Al-Hussein, a member of Kongra Star, also gave a speech, stating: “Factions such as the Sultan Murad and Hamzat brigades prevented a humanitarian aid convoy from reaching those in need. We demand the opening of safe passages for aid and the prosecution of those involved in these crimes.”

Al-Shaddadi: Protest emphasizes shared destiny

In al-Shaddadi, the city council organized a protest with the participation of representatives from the Arisha and Markada subdistricts in front of the Syrian Revolutionary Youth Movement Center. After a moment of silence, Mehidi Al-Dagheem, an official from the Democratic Union Party, delivered a speech on behalf of the Autonomous Administration, stating: “We stand today in solidarity with our people on the Syrian coast and condemn the crimes committed against them. Blocking the delivery of aid is unethical and contradicts the simplest humanitarian principles.”

He added: “Just as we did previously during the Idlib earthquake disaster, we have renewed our humanitarian initiative today, but the Damascus authority insists on continuing its exclusionary approach. We believe in a democratic Syria built on equality and justice for all its components.”

These protests reflect the extent of popular solidarity in North and East Syria with the people of the Syrian coast and reaffirm the region’s commitment to humanitarian principles and rejection of any form of discrimination or political exploitation in relief efforts.

People of Amuda demand an end to obstruction of aid to the Syrian coast

In Amuda, hundreds of residents participated in a mass demonstration demanding the passage of the humanitarian aid convoy provided by the Autonomous Administration to the people of the Syrian coast, emphasizing the importance of social cohesion and unity among the Syrian people.

The demonstration started at Martyr Jihad Square and moved toward the Free Woman’s Square, where participants raised the Autonomous Administration's flags and banners reading “The humanitarian aid convoy provided by the Autonomous Administration for our people in the Syrian coast,” along with pictures of the injured and the Kurdish Red Crescent logo.

Upon arrival, participants observed a moment of silence for the souls of the martyrs. Then Salah Sheikhmous, a member of the Democratic Society Academy, read a statement on behalf of the participants, condemning the blocking of the aid convoy and describing it as a “double humanitarian crime,” calling on the Damascus authority to end its obstruction.

The statement emphasized that the Autonomous Administration is making efforts to build a democratic Syria, at a time when members of the Alawite sect are facing serious violations. It called for fair and democratic change to end the ongoing genocide and resolve the current crisis.

The demonstration concluded with chants honoring the resistance of the people and calling for an end to the obstruction of humanitarian aid.

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