Syrian Women Join in Armed Conflict
Al-Hayat (London-based Saudi-owned newspaper)
October 24, 2014
Government forces, the armed opposition, ISIS, and the Kurds all now include female militants
Government forces, the armed opposition, ISIS, and the Kurds all now include female militants
Baath party source said the regime threatened the Kurds that he will give up the city of Hassakeh to the Islamic State if they insist on their demand to recognize the self-administration
The agreement was based on five points
When it comes to an external threat, Kurds gather around the PYD’s People Protection Units for protection
The party was preparing to hold a seminar when it was shut down
Qamishli is under the administration of the PYD
Move comes as part of ongoing institution-building efforts in Kurdish provinces
Despite disagreement between YPG and some Kurdish factions allied to the Free Syrian Army, they are cooperating against ISIS
Kurdish language courses are organized by several different institutions, including political parties and independent organizations
Toumeh says the Kurdish National Council is the true representative of the Kurds
ISIS accuse PYD of assisting the Syrian regime
All those arrested were working with a charity, the Association of White Hands
The opposition and Kurdish forces now control most of the oil and gas production in Syria
The announcement was made after talks in the mostly-Kurdish town of Qamishli, and comes after Kurdish leaders announced plans to create the temporary government in July
Issa Hisso had previously been threatened
Saleh Muslim says calls for autonomous administration are temporary
The draft constitution for a Kurdish state drew criticism from other Kurdish factions
Commander says western media focused on Islamists
Assad tells Kurdish officials he wants to start negotiations and resolve the Kurdish issue
Residents report tension in the city amid PYD raids and abductions
