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Women fighters from the SDF at al-Sina’a prison in Hesekê. Photo: YPJ Rojava/Twitter

West could have prevented deadly ISIS prison breakout in northeast Syria

The recent Islamic State (ISIS) attack on the al-Sina’a prison in Hesekê, northeast Syria, made headlines around the world, reports Peter Boyle.Ìý

World Kobane Day marked in Sydney

Supporters of the struggle for peace, democracy and women’s rights in Kobane, Rojava, gathered to markÌýWorldÌýKobane Day. Peter Boyle reports.

Turkey’s invasion of Kurdistan protested

Alex Salmon reports on a protest against Turkey’s invasion of southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) organised by the Kurdish community and supporters in Perth.

Yazidi community in Wagga Wagga marks New Year

Peter Boyle reports that theÌýYazidi refugee community, that has settled in the NSW regional town of Wagga Wagga, marked their New Year celebration on April 14.

Turkey’s dirty war gets dirtier

The Turkish state has escalated its war on the Kurds, attacking Garê in Iraqi Kurdistan with airstrikes, writes Sarah Glynn.Ìý

NATO again goes to war against Kurdistan

Turkey has opened a new front in its ongoing war of annihilation against the Kurdish liberation movement, writes Marcel Cartier.

Australia must support Kurdistan

As Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unleashes more assaults on the country’s battered democratic institutions, Sam Wainwright looks at why Australia must support the democratic forces battling to create a just and democratic society in the Middle East.

From Perth to Rojava: Who’s really fighting terrorism?

People from all over the globe have been moved to join the fight to driveÌýIslamic State from the liberated zones of Kobanî and Raqqa in north-east Syria. 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳Ìýcaught up withÌýJamon HartzerÌýabout why he tried to help and what happened when he did.

War-torn Syria faces severe COVID-19 threat

War-torn Syria faces the danger of a potentially very severe COVID-19 crisis. ButÌýin the north and east of the country, the Autonomous Administration is working hard toÌýstop the spread of the virus and save lives, writes Chris Slee.

Rojava administration appeals for help to tackle COVID-19 crisis

The people of North and East Syria — a region commonly known as Rojava — are facing increased riskÌýof contracting COVID-19Ìýdue to its rapid spread in neighbouring countries, writes Kerry Smith.

People of Rojava left to fight COVID-19 alone

The region of Rojava in Northern Syria, which cares for millions of civilians with less money and resources than virtually any other state on the planet, is on the verge of a catastrophe, reports Syrian Democratic Times.

Syria: Shaky ceasefire in Idlib

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 5, where they agreed on a plan for a ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib province, writes Chris Slee.