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| Topic Started: 18th November 2012 - 07:31 PM (2,628,887 Views) | |
| Karker | 3rd April 2016 - 03:14 AM Post #15451 |
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Honestly I don't know, we have way too many factions within factions within factions. |
 
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| Azadi | 3rd April 2016 - 03:36 AM Post #15452 |
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Yes I believe Abu Layla is a Kurd. I think his hometown is Manbij, which is why he is so eager to have it liberated. Don't quote me on this 100% but I remember reading this somewhere, maybe twitter. |
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| Qandil | 3rd April 2016 - 03:43 AM Post #15453 |
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Yes, this is correct. |
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| Tevger | 3rd April 2016 - 04:12 AM Post #15454 |
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Im not so sure about the turkmen in Rojava. On one side, I actually believe that they might not have a hate for Kurds like majority of Turkmens in Kerkûk and Bashur. Why is this? Well, because they were not influenced by turkish political partys. In fact, ever since the beginning of the revolution, the AKP government has turned a blind eye towards them. This is different in Bashur where especially MHP and AKP ( both while they were in government and in opposition) have actively pursued an anti-Kurdish policy and influenced such policy among the Turkmens in Bashur. Time will tell if the Turkmens of Rojava will be of same branch as their people in Bashur. |
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| Armanc | 3rd April 2016 - 04:38 AM Post #15455 |
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- I said this already, Rojava should integrate all factions. Language is a important part, Kurdish should be the only official language and should be taught in all schools. It can be taught together with other native languages but Kurdish should be in all schools. - Also cultural events like Newroz can be helpful, they should also held Newroz celebrations in arab towns and villages and invite other factions to the Newroz celebrations. - Rojava could also introduce a Kurdish flag day and a Kurdish cloth day in schools like in Bashur. And many other things can be done, but integration is important. |
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| FulcrumKAF | 3rd April 2016 - 07:41 AM Post #15456 |
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Claims destroyed tank was a T-72 |
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| AlanJunior | 4th April 2016 - 01:38 AM Post #15457 |
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Rojava needs to be careful with over reliance on the US and Russia. The Russians are too close to Iran and Assad to be a commited partner. Many people are happy to hear the US say that the "PKK and PYD are not the same" but these are carefully engineered words. In fact, when Barzani said he they are the same, he is quite simply stating facts. We all know that the PYD is just a sister organisation of the PKK. The only way we could translate US statements into geniune support is if they openly admit that they are the same, even if it's done in a vague manner and continue to support Rojava, and the fact that they have not done so, suggests that they are keeping the room open to leave at any given point. The US could quite simply at any given time state that actually the PYD and PKK are the same, and drop all support, no questions asked. Rojava has to continue down the road of local integration! if push comes to shuve they must even restructure the PYD and drop links to the PKK. Unfortunately for the PYD having such a close connection to the PKK is a liability that will bite them in the behind. Unless off course the PKK comes out of the terror lists. But this is highly unlikely and the PYD need to be ready for any political dynamic and change accordingly for the future of Rojava. The PKK has been following a narrative of establishing sister parties in different parts of Kurdistan, under, one centralized control, the PKK, but has at the same time given "local" power to these sister parties. This WILL not work, for the simple reason that the PKK has a negative image around the world and is on various terror lists. The PKK must let go, and understand that due to the Kurdish political dynamic, and it being spread across four borders, the reality dictates the need for four parallel movements. This is in fact neccessary for our survival. Our war with ISIS proved that we are NOT self sufficient yet, and that means for the time being and foreseable future, we need to rely on outside support and maintain a neutral image in which regional Kurdish movements are not seen as supporting each other to a great level as this distrupts the balance of power. If we are to facilitate foreign help, we must as least adjust in a manner in which they are not forced into a position to drop that support, and that requires a great deal of diplomacy on our side, which may even been seen as treason among ourselves, but this is a reality we have to face. As things stand, we have the advantage of ISIS being the enemy, but tomorrow, when the enemy is the Shia militias or the FSA, we will no longer enjoy this advantage. My advice for Bashur and Rojava would be: Bashur - Establish a closer relationship with the Sunni Arabs and moderate Shia components opposed to Iranian influence - Restructure the Peshmerga, this is a MUST. - Reform the economy, reduce reliance on the government and hand certain sectors over to the private sector, allowing for an impartial employement system. Introduce a small tax system. - Normalise ties with Rojava, whether openly or quitely, this has to be done. Rojava - Maintain a degree of indepedence from the PKK - Reduce the emphasis on Apo, instead focus on general Kurdish values - Continue to integrate the locals, educate them on Kurdish values, not Apo. - Normalise ties with the KRG, quitely or openly. - withdraw forces from Bashur - Too early to talk about an economic model for Rojava. These steps have to be executed. Otherwise, the glory days that we are used to today will turn into chaos tomorrow. |
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| ALAN | 4th April 2016 - 03:59 AM Post #15458 |
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'Sultan' Erdogan Was Bound to 'Fall Out of Obama's Favor' Barack Obama's brief meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit has given additional credence to the theory that Washington and Ankara appear to be on a collision course, but this trend, according to the An-Nahar newspaper, is hardly surprising since it has been years in the making. Ankara's crackdown on the Kurds within its own borders and beyond, the Lebanese daily maintains, is the key issue that has poisoned relations between the US and one of its key allies in the Middle East. "Erdogan caused Washington's discontent when he prevented Kurdish fighters from entering Kobane to help their comrades, who scored the first major victory against the terrorists," the newspaper noted. The US was forced to provide aerial assistance to the Kurds in the embattled Syrian border city. Likewise, Washington was not happy with Erdogan's plan to create buffer zones in Syria. "Erdogan saw it as an opportunity to block any Kurdish activities aimed at creating autonomy," the An-Nahar newspaper explained. Turkish soldiers on a tank sit opposite the Syrian town of Ain al-Arab, known as Kobane by the Kurds, at the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern Turkish village of Mursitpinar, Sanliurfa province (File) © AFP 2016/ ARIS MESSINIS Turkish soldiers on a tank sit opposite the Syrian town of Ain al-Arab, known as Kobane by the Kurds, at the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern Turkish village of Mursitpinar, Sanliurfa province (File) The Kurdish issue is not the only challenge. Other points of contention, plaguing bilateral relations, involve the Syrian conflict and the ways to resolve it, as well as Turkey's dismal record when it comes to the freedom of the press. Even before "Russia launched its military campaign in Syria it became evident that Erdogan was focused on the fight against the Kurds, not Daesh terrorists, who, if Moscow is to be trusted, sell oil to Ankara," the newspaper noted. An-Nahar maintains that the Turkish Air Force shot down a Russian bomber over Syrian territory in response to Moscow bombing Daesh oil trucks that were headed to Turkey. "No wonder that Erdogan has fallen out of Obama's favor," the newspaper concluded. Turkish journalists gathered to protest against the jailing of opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper's editor-in-chief Can Dundar and Ankara representative Erdem Gul, in Istanbul, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 © AP Photo/ Omer Kuscu Turkish journalists gathered to protest against the jailing of opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper's editor-in-chief Can Dundar and Ankara representative Erdem Gul, in Istanbul, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 On Friday, Barack Obama voiced concern over the approach that Turkish authorities have taken towards the press, saying that Erdogan should pursue democracy, "rather than a strategy that involves repression of information and shutting down democratic debate." December 1, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the concluding news conference in Ankara © Sputnik/ Michael Klimentyev http://www.sputniknews.com/politics/20160403/1037414186/obama-erdogan-kurds-press.html? |
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| ALAN | 4th April 2016 - 04:00 AM Post #15459 |
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Alanj Rojava isn't perfect but neither SK and SK is a total mess. |
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| AlanJunior | 4th April 2016 - 04:48 AM Post #15460 |
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I made no direct comparison of the two sides but rather gave unique proposals. The two are not comparable as are in different stages and positions. Rojava of today can be compared to bashur of 91. |
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| ALAN | 4th April 2016 - 09:52 AM Post #15461 |
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Actually Rojava today would be better than SK 91 if you want to do a comparison on every level, i have lived 91 i know it well. SK is not heading forward its heading backwards towards disaster. |
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| ALAN | 4th April 2016 - 10:59 AM Post #15462 |
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Erdogan visit to US to make Rojava an impossiblity has fallen on deaf ears... |
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| Qandil | 6th April 2016 - 12:59 AM Post #15463 |
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Lieu. Col. Abdel Karim Al-Yahya General chief commander of FSA Northern Division has been killed in clashes with YPG/J at Sheikh Maqsood. |
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| Qandil | 6th April 2016 - 01:00 AM Post #15464 |
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European YPG office in Prague, CZ, was officially opened on the 3 April! 
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| Brendar | 7th April 2016 - 07:19 AM Post #15465 |
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The Heat: Kurdish autonomy in the Middle East Pt1 |
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| Alasha | 8th April 2016 - 05:37 PM Post #15466 |
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Syrian Islamist group Jaysh al-Islam admits using banned weapons against Kurds in Aleppo Source: https://www.rt.com/news/338849-jaysh-al-islam-chemical-aleppo/ |
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| ALAN | 9th April 2016 - 01:45 AM Post #15467 |
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Turkish rulers should stop Kurdish phobia: Salih Muslim The co-leader of Syrian pro-Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) believes that Turkish rulers are spreading Kurdish phobia and stated that those countries that are against Kurdish participation in Syria peace talks in Geneva are under pressure from Ankara and have common interests with Turkey. Russian representative in the UN Vitaly Churkin told Tass News agency that Moscow had demanded the participation of Syrian Kurds in the talks but, according to him, western stated vetoed the demand. Muslim told Sputnik news agency that all those stated that are against Kurdish participation have common interests with Turkey and are under pressure from Ankara. He reiterated that Kurds are not against Turkey and are not Ankara’s enemy. Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) should stop circulating Kurdish phobia, Muslim further said. http://www.kurdpress.com/En/NSite/FullStory/News/?Id=12988 |
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| ALAN | 9th April 2016 - 01:46 AM Post #15468 |
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De Mistura is not against Kurdish participation in Geneva: Russian deputy UN's Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura shares Russia's approach in regard to Kurdish participation in intra-Syrian negotiations in Geneva, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said Thursday. "We maintain very close contacts with Kurdish representatives and believe that this is necessary for Kurds to eventually take part in the negotiation process. In general, as our contacts have shown, Special Envoy for Syria de Mistura shares this approach," Gatilov told RIA Novosti. "There is understanding in this regard with American partners as well," he added. According to the deputy minister, issues with Kurds taking part in intra-Syrian talks are mainly tied to Turkey's position on the matter. "The unwillingness to include Kurds in the negotiation process is related, first of all, to the rigid position of Turkey, which opposes this and even tries voicing ultimatums that if Kurds are invited to the negotiation process, they [Ankara] will do everything to disrupt this round of negotiations and ensure that the so-called Riyadh opposition leaves the talks," Gatilov explained. http://www.kurdpress.com/En/NSite/FullStory/News/?Id=12990 |
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| kurdishpatriot | 15th April 2016 - 01:28 AM Post #15469 |
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Turkmen scum bombing ypg at aleppo Take beer to allah's snackbar! Look the origins of the shells.
Edited by kurdishpatriot, 15th April 2016 - 01:29 AM.
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| ALAN | 15th April 2016 - 02:00 PM Post #15470 |
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Russia's Putin pledges support for Syrian Kurds MOSCOW — Ethnic Kurds are a serious force in the fight against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (April 14), promising support for Syrian Kurds. "Kurds are fighting selflessly, without sparing themselves. They are a very serious force in the fight against terrorism in the Middle East and in Syria in particular," Putin said, speaking to media after his three and a half televised phone-in. "Our servicemen are in contact with armed Kurdish units, also near Aleppo where terrorists, al-Nusra and IS [Islamic State] are currently trying to push them from their positions. We see it and we will support them," Putin added. The Kurds, who enjoy U.S. military support, have beaten back IS fighters to control swathes of northern Syria. Turkey fears the growing Kurdish sway in Syria is fuelling separatism among its own minority Kurds, and considers the main Syrian Kurdish militia to be an ally of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has fought an insurgency for Kurdish autonomy in southeast Turkey. http://www.reuters.com/article/russia-putin-kurds-idUSKCN0XB1LR |
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| ALAN | 15th April 2016 - 02:02 PM Post #15471 |
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YPG forces gear up for offensive to recapture strategic towns in Syria By Rudaw 6 hours ago Hewlêr, Kurdistan Region—The Kurdish guerrillas of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) prepare for a decisive offensive that aims at driving out ISIS militants from the key towns of Jarablus and Manbaj in northwest Syria. The anticipated offensive will involve coalition air support as well as fighters from some 12 other groups known as the Democratic Syrian Forces (HDS) which also include the YPG. Sources told Rudaw that the operation will not include the town of Azaz, further west of Jarablus, due to an implicit deal with Turkey which has firmly opposed Kurdish advance to western corner of the country where the Turkish backed Syrian Free Army (SFA) are based. The HDS recaptured the October Dam west of Euphrates River from ISIS on January 26 and continued to push back militants further east and west of the river, but halted their advance as Turkish army started shelling the forces in the area. Ankara has been reluctant to allow YPG gain more grounds in areas close to the Turkish borders fearing it could further embolden guerrillas of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in Turkey. “There have been meetings between the HDS and coalition forces in Kobani about the possible offensive,” said Idris Naasan, a journalist in Kobani. Turkish media reported earlier that Ankara had agreed to the operation after it was established that the local Arab tribes taking part in the Manbaj offensive would be independent of the HDS and that Turkey would monitor their movements across the border. http://rudaw.net/english/middleeast/syria/140420161 |
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| kurdo82 | 16th April 2016 - 07:10 AM Post #15472 |
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First Turkey-backed operation against IS becomes a fiasco Turkey recently proposed that the United States abandon Syrian Kurdistan's People's Protection Units (YPG) and "let us wipe out the Islamic State [IS] jointly with the moderate opposition." Turkey then made its first such move last week at al-Rai, Syria, with a composite force of Turkmens, Free Syrian Army factions and Salafists. http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/04/turkey-syria-first-isis-operation-becomes-fiasco.html these turks are repeating the same mistake in syria as they did in iraq, these turks believe their own faked figures about the demographics like the arabs, they are misusing the turkmen minority which simply lacks the manpower to confront the islamic state, resulting in losses they cant simply sustain. In the end, the SDF might take the whole area, these unorganized forces lack simply the ability to confront the islamic state militarily as they cant even defend against the typical mass sucide attacks of the islamic state which the kurdish forces have managed to confront easily by now by deploying skilled snipers and the establishment of fortified positions, in the end, the one who is simply more competent will decide the battle, manbij seems to be next and in case the islamic state manages to push even deeper into the azaz pocket, they may be forced to allow SDF to take it in order to prevent the islamic state. The offensive on Al Rai has simply overstreched their capacity and they suffered a huge defeat, if these FSA units would have been clever, considering their lack of man power and thin line of control, they would have concentrated on defending the area and would have waited for the right time to push into Al Rai, in the moment in which the SDF would have launched their Manbij operation, instead they thought that they could even push by themself to Jarablus and Manbij and take it over, now they have been beaten and are broke and they arent even able to use the momentum of a SDF operation toward Manbij, it may be even better for SDF by now to wait until the Islamic state has destroyed the Azaz pocket or it has been divided between efrin and the islamic state and then to start an operation to push out the islamic state and to take over Azaz in the process, at least they would not have to combat FSA and the turks would loose their argument of protecting the "moderate groups" the hybris of the turks and this failure may be the key to full control over the region, the U.S gave the turks a chance and i am sure they have made their assesment of the situation and will count again on the SDF. |
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| FulcrumKAF | 18th April 2016 - 12:00 AM Post #15473 |
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Opening of the Rojava office today in Sweden. |
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| Tevger | 21st April 2016 - 03:21 AM Post #15474 |
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Clashes in Qamishlo between Assadist terrorist paramilitary forces and Asayish after the paramilitary terrorists started attacking civilians. 8 Assadist terrorists were killed and another 12 captured by our Asayish fighters. No casualties on our side.
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| Ghost | 21st April 2016 - 03:50 AM Post #15475 |
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Kurdish H.A.T Special Forces also participate in the slaughter of these assad dogs and eliminated 2 snipers some minutes ago 
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