Women from Aleppo: Turkish state attacks reflect the extent of its racism

The attacks of the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries since December 8th until January 30th have resulted in the martyrdom of about 41 civilians and the injury of more than 240 others, including journalists and medical staff, according to the Health Authority of the Democratic Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria.

These attacks come within the framework of fighting the Turkish occupation of the region of North and East Syria, and pushing its mercenaries to occupy all areas of the Democratic Autonomous Administration, in a new attack since the fall of the Ba'ath regime in Syria.

The head of the Justice and Development Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has previously issued threats of genocide against the peoples of North and East Syria, especially the Kurdish people.

Observers believe that the attacks of the Turkish occupation against any non-Turkish parties demanding their rights reflects the extent of the racist orientation of the authorities in Turkey in dealing with other nationalities and ethnicities.

In private meetings, a group of women from the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo spoke about the repercussions of the attacks of the Turkish occupation state, and the reasons for its hostility towards other components demanding their rights in the region.

Hasnaa Ahmed explained that "the Turkish occupation targets the Kurdish resistance wherever it is found. It is not only related to the Qara Qozak Bridge and Tishreen Dam, but also to the rich history and geography of the Kurds, as they do not like the idea of a Kurdish homeland or a free Kurdish entity."

She added, "These attacks are not new, but for decades they have been trying in various ways to erase the Kurds from existence, but their attempts are desperate and will never be able to exterminate us because we are a people armed with will and we reject humiliation and degradation and we struggle to live with dignity in a free homeland."

In her turn, Alissar Jan drew attention to the reasons behind the Turkish occupation's hostility to the rights of the Kurdish people, and added, "Because of identity, the Turkish occupier attacks the Kurdish people and forces alike, wanting to erase our existence and obliterate our history, but the choice of resistance that we have taken, we have never backed down from it, and our will is firm and unwavering in defending our land and identity."

She also highlighted the methods of the Turkish occupation in attacking the Kurds and other peoples in the region, and added, "Despite the difficult circumstances, the harshness of the fierce war, and the use of heavy weapons by the Turkish occupier against the people of North and East Syria, we will not give up our cause.

These attacks on the Tishrin Dam and the Qara Qozak Bridge increase our determination to continue the struggle amidst the harsh humanitarian conditions, and we will be loyal to the blood of our martyrs and will not betray their covenant."

In the same context, Amina Hanan said, "Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, the Turkish occupier has not stopped launching its attacks on North and East Syria by all means through its aircraft and mercenaries."

 Amina expressed full confidence in the ability of the peoples of North and East Syria to face the challenges, and continued by saying: "We are confident in ourselves because we derive our determination in resistance from the struggle of Leader Abdullah Ocalan. These attacks will not break our will, and we, the people, are united around our forces like an eyelid around an eye."

T/Satt.

ANHA