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Explaining Revolution in Rojava, Turkish aggression with support of its mercenaries against Kurds and the Political Thought of Abdullah Öcalan

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Rojava is a region located in northern Syria and has been the center of a political and social revolution in the country since the Syrian crisis began in 2011. The revolution has been led by the YPG and YPJ who have been fighting against the Syrian government and extremist groups

The Rojava Revolution is unique in the Middle East because it has been based on the ideas and principles of democratic confederalism, a political ideology developed by Kurdish political leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Abdullah Öcalan, also known as Apo, is the founder of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Turkey. He was born in 1948 in the province of Urfa and became involved in Kurdish political activism at an early age.

Over the years, Öcalan has become a prominent figure in the Kurdish political movement and is widely regarded as the “father of the Kurdish freedom struggle”. Öcalan was arrested in 1999 and has been serving a life sentence in complete isolation in a Turkish prison ever since.

Despite his incarceration, Abdullah Öcalan has been a major influence on the Rojava Revolution and his ideas have been the foundation of the political and social changes in the region. Öcalan’s influence on the Kurdish people is significant and far-reaching.

Öcalan has been a major source of inspiration for Kurdish activists and has been instrumental in shaping the political discourse around Kurdish rights and freedom. He has written extensively on the topic of Kurdish rights.

Under Öcalan’s leadership, the PKK transformed from a Marxist-Leninist organization to a democratic and feminist movement that seeks to establish a democratic, pluralistic, and gender-equal society in Kurdistan.

Öcalan’s ideas and vision for the future of Kurdistan have been adopted by the Kurdish political movement in Syria, where the Rojava Revolution has been influenced by his ideas.

The Rojava Revolution, which began in 2011, is a political and social movement that seeks to establish a democratic and pluralistic society in northern Syria and is based on the principles of democracy, ecology, and gender equality.

The Rojava Revolution has been influenced by Öcalan’s ideas and vision and has been seen as a positive example of Kurdish political activism. Despite being imprisoned in Turkey since 1999, Öcalan continues to play a central role in the Kurdish political movement.

His influence is felt not only in Turkey and Syria but also in other countries with large Kurdish populations, such as Iraq and Iran.

Öcalan is widely revered by the Kurdish people and his ideas and vision for the future of Kurdistan continue to shape the political discourse around Kurdish rights and freedom.

The Rojava Revolution is a unique and inspiring movement that has been able to bring about political&social change in the Middle East.

The region has been able to establish a political system based on democratic confederalism, which has been praised for its inclusiveness and respect for diversity.

Despite the challenges it faces, including the aggression by Turkey, the Rojava Revolution continues to be a beacon of hope for many people in the region. The international community must address the war crimes committed against the Kurds in Syria, Turkey, Iraq and Iran

The international community must support the Rojava Revolution in its efforts to bring about lasting peace and stability in the region.

Relations between Rojava and Damscus:

Relations between the Damascus government and the Rojava autonomous region in northeastern Syria have been fraught since the latter's establishment in the wake of the Syrian crisis.

Despite their shared history as parts of the same country, the AANES and Damascus entities have different political ideologies and visions for the future of Syria.

The government of President Bashar al-Assad has been hostile towards Rojava&its governing body, the AANES, viewing them as a separatist movement seeking to break away from Syria.

The AANES, on the other hand, has sought to establish a decentralized, democratic, and pluralistic system that includes a large degree of autonomy for its constituent regions.

The conflict between Rojava and Damascus has been complicated by the presence of various foreign powers, including the US, Turkey, and Russia, who have backed different sides in the conflict.

Turkey, in particular, has been a vocal opponent of the AANES and has sought to undermine its control of the region through military interventions and support for opposing forces, including ISIS.

The United States, on the other hand, has been a key ally of the AANES and has provided military and financial support to the region. This support has been critical in allowing the AANES to defend itself against attacks from the Syrian government and other opposing forces.

The conflict in Rojava has had a devastating impact on the local population, leading to widespread displacement and loss of life. The presence of various foreign powers in the region has also added to the instability and has made it difficult for reaching a peace agreement.

Despite the tensions, there have been some attempts at reconciliation and negotiation between the Damascus and AANES sides. In 2018, the AANES entered into negotiations with the Syrian government, but the talks broke down without yielding any significant results.

The AANES has also sought to engage in dialogue with other opposition groups and to work towards a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

In addition to the conflict, the situation in Rojava has been further complicated by the presence of various extremist and terrorist groups, such as ISIS and Al-Nusra (Al-Qaeda), that have sought to exploit the instability and insecurity in the region.

The AANES has been successful in pushing back against these extremist groups and has been credited with playing a critical role in the defeat of ISIS in the region.

Who are the so-called Syrian national army (SNA), backed by Turkey? 

The SNA extremists are a loosely-affiliated group of armed opposition factions that have been fighting against the Syrian government.

While some FSA groups have adopted a more moderate stance and have engaged in negotiations with the Damascus government, others have adopted a more extremist ideology and have been involved in various human rights abuses and violations.

The YPG and the SNA, the so-called "Syrian National Army", have clashed on several occasions, with the latter seeking to undermine the control of the former over the region.

The SNA extremists, backed by Turkey have been accused of conducting attacks against the AANES and its constituents, including kidnapping, killings, destroying nature of Afrin, Ethnic cleansing, destroying Holy sites of Yazidis and other forms of violence.

The relationship between Rojava and the Turkish-backed SNA extremists remains complex and tense. While both sides share a common goal of opposing the Syrian government, they have different visions for the future of Syria.

The more extreme factions of the SNA have adopted a more extremist ideology and have been involved in various human rights abuses and violations, which has further complicated the relationship.

The AANES has also been proactive in addressing human rights abuses and violations and has worked to establish a system of justice and accountability.

In contrast to SNA, there have also been friendly FSA factions who cooperated with YPG and worked together to address common security threats, such as the presence of extremist groups in the region.

In 2016, the SDF launched the The Euphrates Volcano operation, in cooperation with the Free Syrian Army (FSA), against ISIS terrorists. The operation aimed to clear the remaining pockets of ISIS-held territory along the Euphrates River and to establish control over the border.

The YPG and FSA both played a crucial role in the Euphrates Volcano operation. The YPG provided the bulk of the ground troops, while the FSA contributed with its own units and helped to provide local support and intelligence.

The cooperation between the two groups was critical in securing the success of the operation. In addition to its military success, the Euphrates Volcano operation also had positive political consequences.

The cooperation between the YPG and FSA during the "Euphrates Volcano" operation helped to build trust and to establish a more positive relationship between the two groups.

In January 2018, Turkey launched a military operation against Afrin in northern Syria, known as Operation Olive Branch, with support of its mercenaries terrorists. The operation was aimed at defeating the YPG and YPJ who were fighting against extremist groups and ISIS.

The Turkish invasion of Afrin resulted in widespread human rights violations, including the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, the killing of civilians, and the destruction of infrastructure and homes.

The use of chemical weapons by the Turkish military has also been a major concern. There have been reports of Turkish forces using banned chemical weapons, such as white phosphorus, against the Kurdish population in Syria.

The use of such weapons is a clear violation of international law and the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons in armed conflicts.

The Turkish government has been accused of human rights violations, including the killing of civilians, the use of chemical weapons, and the destruction of Kurdish towns and cities.

The Kurdish population has also been subjected to forced displacement, imprisonment, and torture by the Turkish authorities.

The forced displacement of the Kurdish population has also been a major issue. The Turkish government has been accused of forcibly removing Kurdish civilians from their homes and relocating them to other parts of the country.

This has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and the destruction of entire Kurdish communities. The forced displacement of the Kurdish population has also resulted in the loss of cultural heritage and the destruction of the social fabric of Kurds

The international community has criticized the Turkish regimefor its actions against the Kurdish population in Syria. The United Nations, human rights organizations, and many governments have called for an end to the violence and for the protection of civilians.

Turkey has also been known to use Syrian mercenaries in its military operations abroad, particularly in Libya and Azerbaijan. In both countries, Turkey has deployed Syrian fighters to support its ally, the GNA in Libya and the Azerbaijani government in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The use of Syrian mercenaries by Turkey in Libya has been widely reported, with many of these fighters being former members of armed groups in Syria who have been fighting in the country's civil war.

The use of Syrian mercenaries has allowed Turkey in Libya and Azerbaijan to support its ally while minimizing the risk to its own troops.

The use of Syrian mercenaries by Turkey has also raised concerns about the broader implications for regional security and stability. The presence of these mercenaries in Libya and Azerbaijan has the potential to exacerbate existing conflicts and create new ones

Despite this, the Turkish government has continued its military operations in Syria and has been accused of committing war crimes against the Kurdish population.

In conclusion, the war crimes committed by Turkey against the Kurds in Syria are a clear violation of international law&human rights. The international community must take action to hold Turkey accountable for its actions and to protect the rights of the Kurdish population

The Kurdish people have a right to live in peace and security and the international community must work to ensure that their rights are protected.