Vandalism targets PYD office in Ghuwayran neighbourhood of Hasakah

The office of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) in the Ghuwayran neighbourhood of Hasakah was subjected to a vandalism attack that damaged its contents, according to sources speaking to ANHA agency. The perpetrators also defaced and desecrated images of female martyrs, in an incident that sparked widespread anger and condemnation among local residents.

14 October, 2026 12:49

HASAKAH

Local sources told ANHA agency that a group of assailants stormed the Democratic Union Party (PYD) office in the Ghuwayran neighbourhood of Hasakah.

According to the same sources, the assailants removed and desecrated the pictures and banners inside the office, including images of male and female martyrs and Kurdish symbols, in scenes that sparked widespread condemnation among observers.

The identity of the parties or individuals responsible for the attack remains unclear. The incident triggered angry reactions and condemnation over what was considered an offence against symbols and images held in high regard by Kurdish society.

Preliminary information indicates that the assailants have been arrested. However, the Internal Security Forces have not yet issued any official statement confirming this information or clarifying the details of the incident.

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ANHA