YPJ condemns attacks on images of female martyrs and affirmed: We will not remain silent

This came after a video circulated on social media, said to have been filmed in the city of Hasakah, showing people insulting images of female martyrs and Kurdish symbols, in scenes that sparked widespread condemnation among followers.

In a statement published today on the official website of the units, the General Command confirmed that these attacks target the dignity and status of the female martyrs, stressing that they represent the identity, dignity and values ​​for which society has struggled.

The statement said that targeting female martyrs with these inhumane methods goes beyond the bounds of morality and is not befitting of society and its values, considering that these practices represent a direct attack on the dignity of society and its values ​​as a whole.

The General Command called on the transitional government to assume its responsibilities and take immediate action regarding these attacks and to hold the perpetrators accountable, stressing that the Women’s Protection Units will not remain silent in the face of any targeting of the sanctity and dignity of the female martyrs, and that these attacks must not go unpunished.

Also called on members of the community, especially women and youth, to be vigilant in the face of psychological warfare, to take a firm stance against these practices, to preserve the dignity of the community, and to stand united in defense of the female martyrs.

For her part, the spokesperson for the Women's Protection Units, Roxen Mohammed, described these attacks as sinful and illegal, whether through tearing up or desecrating pictures or insulting the memory of the martyrs and their sacrifices.

Roxan stressed that these practices represent an attack on memory and conscience, and a violation of the human and national values ​​embodied by the martyrs through their sacrifices, emphasizing that they are symbols of struggle, dignity and freedom, and that they gave their lives in defense of the land, justice and gender equality.

She added that targeting the symbols of female martyrs constitutes an attack on every woman who has struggled for freedom and legitimate rights, and stressed that these practices represent a moral and national crime that cannot be justified under any pretext.

Roxan called on the transitional government, represented by the Hasakah governorate and its internal security forces, to assume its responsibilities, hold the perpetrators of these attacks accountable, and take the necessary measures to prevent their recurrence.

She stressed that holding those responsible for these incidents accountable will be a measure of the seriousness of the integration process, the commitment to guaranteeing rights, respecting common values ​​and principles, and preserving the dignity of women and the sacrifices of the martyrs.

The General Command of the Women’s Protection Units concluded by emphasizing its continued commitment to defending the dignity, identity, and legacy of the female martyrs, while Roxen Mohammed affirmed that these attacks will not deter the units from continuing the struggle for women’s rights, dignity, and freedom.

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ANHA