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Deir ez-Zor- In North and East Syria, the Democratic Nation project has established its system in all spheres of life. The women, who led the revolution in Rojava, play an important role in this democratic system. Seeing this system as a threat to itself, Turkey aims to destroy the women's revolution by targeting women. The women led the revolution with the slogan, “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom)” have waged a great struggle against the ongoing attacks of Turkey. Speaking to NuJINHA, the women of Deir ez-Zor condemned the international silence against the Turkish state and called on women to unite.

“Turkey aims to depopulate the region”

Eyşe Mûhdî, member of the Women’s Committee in eastern Deir ez-Zor, commented on the Turkish attacks on the region and said, “The occupying Turkish state has committed many rights violations against women in our region. The Turkish state has carried out such inhuman practices because of its weakness. These practices are also against women’s freedom. These practices are the fascist practices against the Autonomous Administration and the people of the region. The Turkish state has carried out policies to create fear. It aims to depopulate the region. Only unity can defeat these policies.”

“It is time to break the silence”

Hajin Peoples’ Municipality Co-mayor Ehed El-Merkez condemned the international silence against the ongoing Turkish attacks on the region and said, “It is time to break the silence. The international community and human rights organizations must take action to end the crimes committed against women. The occupying Turkish state targets our project by carrying out attacks on the region.”

“We will not remain silent”

Mona El-Oweyd, member of the Peace Committee of the Zenobiya Women's Community in Hajin, also commented on the ongoing Turkish attacks on the region and said, “We will not remain silent against the inhuman practices of the Turkish state. We, as women, will be barriers against such practices.” She also called on women to unite against the attacks and struggle against Turkey’s war policies.