Protest held in front of UNHCR building demanding release of prisoners

Friends and families of prisoners held by the Interim Government held a protest today in front of the UNHCR building in the Al-Siyahi neighborhood of Qamishli, demanding the release of the prisoners.

The protesters held up pictures of their imprisoned sons and fellow fighters, along with banners reading: "Freedom is a right, not a demand," "Our mothers are waiting... Where is justice?", "With the prisoners until victory," "Every mother who waits carries a thousand stories of pain," "Freedom for our sons and comrades," "We are with you, heroic prisoners," "Mothers' hearts call out to you," "They sacrificed themselves for us, so it is our duty to support them," "The prisoners are our heroes despite all the restrictions," "No peace without the prisoners' freedom," "The prisoners are a red line," "Our patience has run out... We want our prisoners," "Freedom for all the heroic prisoners," "They were captured treacherously," "The prisoners are freedom."

In front of the United Nations building, chants rang out: "Long live the prison resistance," "With our souls, with our blood, we will redeem our prisoners," "Break the chains and shackles of the prisons," "We want our prisoners... We want our fighters."

The protesters also demanded information on the fate of journalist Eva Maria Maghelman and journalist Ahmed Boulad, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

The families of the prisoners emphasized that their patience has run out, stressing that they will continue their protests until their demands are met and their loved ones are released. This demonstration is part of a series of protests organized by the families of the prisoners since mid-January, demanding information on their fate and guaranteeing their freedom.

ANHA