Rojava hosts over 150,000 displaced people amid ongoing crisis

On January 6, these mercenaries launched attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo. Due to their attacks on these neighborhoods, as well as on areas in Deir Hafer, Raqqa, Tabqa, and Deir Ezzor, around 150,000 displaced people from Afrin, Serekaniye, and Ain Issa camps moved toward the Euphrates and Jazira Cantons in Rojava.

Most of the displaced could not take anything from their homes and traveled in severe cold. With support from people in southern and northern Kurdistan, the Kurdish community and diaspora sent massive aid to Rojava.

Since January 20, many organizations have been providing assistance in Rojava. The Kurdish Red Crescent and the Afrin-Shahba Displaced Council coordinate distribution. Supplies are gathered at “Azadi Park” in Qamishlo and Red Crescent centers in Qamishlo and Amuda. A joint committee ensures fair distribution.

Many Afrin families have settled in homes left vacant during the Shahba evacuation (December 8, 2024). In the Jazira region, 123 centers (schools, mosques, academies, kindergartens, organizations) have been opened for displaced people. Many families still live in cars, and housing support continues. After distributing aid at centers, organizations deliver supplies directly to homes.

Organizations Providing Aid:

Acted (France), CARE (International), Blumont (International in Syria), Solidarités International (France), Barzani Charity, Bahar, My Fram, United Nations, Semi, Doctors Without Borders, Rojava Organization, AWAT, Hana, Association (South Kurdistan), Children Protection Organization (South Kurdistan), Rcell, Medico (Germany), German Peace Village, Kurdish Red Crescent, World Food Program, Kurdish Doctors Union in Germany, Kurdish Red Crescent in Europe, South Kurdistan TV channels, Kurdistan National Initiative, and personal initiatives.

So far, over 365 aid trucks and 20 fuel tankers have crossed through Semalka border into Rojava. Aid is delivered to Qamishlo, Amuda, and surrounding areas. Rcell distributed 1,000 aid baskets. Aid includes food, women’s and children’s necessities, bedding, blankets, and medicines.

Financial aid has also been sent by people in southern Kurdistan and European organizations. Residents of Qamishlo, Rumelan, Derik, Amuda, and Tirbespi support displaced people in their neighborhoods.

The Autonomous Administration distributes fuel to centers and has opened hospital doors for displaced people. The Kurdish Red Crescent also opened three mobile clinics (one in Derik, two in Qamishlo) visiting the centers where displaced people reside. Mobile clinic phone numbers are (+963996877447, +963932125933).

After distributing aid at centers, organizations deliver directly to displaced families’ homes.

In Kobani, the UN has sent aid once so far. Since the city is under siege by Provisional Government mercenaries backed by Turkey, humanitarian organizations are seeking ways to deliver assistance. In Al-Hasakah, 30 UN trucks arrived last Tuesday. Organizations are striving to reach Kobani as well.

ANHA