On the 3rd day of the condolence tent opened for Merwan Bedel, who was killed in a Turkish drone attack, his family said: "Our pain is deep, but our heads are high. We will continue to walk in his footsteps."
Visits to the condolence tent set up in front of the home of Shengal Autonomous Administration Executive Council Co-chair Merwan Bedel Xwedêda (Dijwar) continue. Bedel was killed by a Turkish drone attack on 7 December.
Thousands of people visited the tent set up 3 days ago and offered their condolences to Merwan Bedel's family.
The Yazidi Women's Freedom Movement-TAJÊ, Shengal Resistance Units-YBŞ, Shengal Women's Units YJŞ and Shengal Autonomous Assembly visited the condolences that lasted all day on Friday.
Speaking on behalf of YBŞ-YJŞ, Axîn Întîqam said: "The Turkish state's attack is not only against Merwan Bedel, but also against the freedom of Shengal. The enemies of the Yazidis should know very well that not a single Yazidi will bow his/her head before them. We won’t give up. As Yazidis, we will live freely on our lands with our honour and dignity."
On behalf of the family, Merwan Bedel's cousin Rêber Xelef said: "The martyrdom of Mervan Bedel has caused great pain in the hearts of the Yazidi people. But we are all keeping our heads high. We are deeply saddened by his martyrdom, but we are proud. Let the enemy know well, we will never give up on Merwan Bedel's struggle. As a family, we will follow in his footsteps."
TAJÊ member Sabiha Sebrî said: "The Yazidi enemies are targeting the leaders of the Yazidi people. The Yazidi community was attacked in the person of Merwan Bedel. He worked day and night for the people. He has always worked for the liberation of Yazidi women."
