Dear comrades, dear young people, dear young women from all over the world,
Here in Rojava we are living through a historic moment. On the one hand, the attacks against the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria are becoming more and more heavy. But on the other hand, the resistance of the people is grows stronger day by day. Once again, history is being written here, especially by the freedom-loving women and the rebellious youth.
We are all familiar with the political situation here in north-east Syria. With the strategy of the Revolutionary People’s War, society is playing the necessary role in the fight against the fascism of the Turkish state. Although it is the second time that the people of Afrin have had to leave their homes, they are again organizing themselves into communities in the refugee camps and the young people are joining the local self-defense units and educating themselves.
The fact that the fascist, Erdogan, has been announcing a major invasion of Kobane for two weeks now, but is still stuck at the bridge in Qerekozakh and the water dam in Tishrin because of the heroic resistance of the SDF, YPJ and YPG, shows us once again that there is no hegemonic state, no war technology, no special warfare and no Islamist mercenaries that can compete with an organized, educated and resisting society.
What is our role as internationalist, democratic and Apoist youth? For some, maybe it is enough to get involved as internet activists, to comment and post. For others it is enough to go to demonstrations and actions. But now when the mothers of Kobane are calling on the youth to defend the revolution with the spirit of Kobane, what does that mean for us? Who are they calling?
In 2014, the resistance of Kobane against ISIS caused a global outcry. Hundreds of internationalists from all over the world headed to Rojava to join the Revolutionary People’s War and the building of the paradigm of democracy, ecology and women’s liberation. It is clear that the Turkish state is more determined than ever to use the most immoral methods to take control of all of Syria and destroy the values built by society here. But on the other hand, our hope for success is greater than ever.
Strengthening the youth and young women’s movement and the revolutionary journalistic works here in Rojava, according to Rêber APO’s paradigm, means defending the achievements of the revolution in this time of change. We can now choose to take on this work. To take responsibility. If we do this we can play a decisive role in the democratization of Syria and the entire Middle East.
To those who follow the news and just can’t sit still. To those who go to demonstrations but feel like they don’t contribute enough. To those who follow in the footsteps of Şehîd Lêgerîn Çiya, Şehîd Dilsoz Bihar, Şehîd Hêlîn Qereçox, Şehîd Andok Cotkar and many other Şehîds. To those who want to answer the call of the mothers from Kobane.
COME TO ROJAVA!
Now is the time to experience the revolution on the ground and learn and fight together. Whether with a pen, a brush, a camera or a weapon in your hand – every one has a role to take.
Revolutionary Greetings and Respect,
The Internationalist Commune of Rojava
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