On March 3, 2017, South Kurdistan’s ruling party KDP launched an attack on the town of Khanasor (ku: Khanasor) in Shengal with the help of the Turkish state.

The Shengal Resistance Units (ku: Yekîneyên Berxwedana Şengalê, YBŞ) Command issued a written statement on Wednesday commemorating the Khanasor martyrs.

'THEY CANNOT TOLERATE THE PEOPLE'S WILL'

"We commemorate the martyrs of Khanasor with respect and gratitude on the 6th anniversary of their martyrdom, and we bow before them with respect," said the YBŞ Command and further stated the following:

“The occupying states planned the attack on Khanasor, which was carried out by the KDP. The Khanasor attack occurred following the liberation of Shengal. Shengal was saved by these people's children, led by HPG, YJA-Star, and YBŞ-YJŞ forces. This did not occur thanks to the alliance of foreign countries and the support of various circles. This accomplishment has been solely due to the people's will and autonomous leadership. Following this victory, the people gradually organized their power and established their self-rule on this foundation. The invaders, on the other hand, could not stand this triumph.

The attack was carried out on this very basis. KDP also took steps in this regard. We must comprehend the nature of the March 3 attack on this basis. This attack showed blatant intolerance towards the people's will. They were not needed since people were well-organized in themselves. People who become organized have a sense of security, cultural independence, and political independence. From this viewpoint, the KDP's rage is understandable because the KDP has been lying and deceiving the people for many years. They were claiming, 'I am your will, I am your security,' but the last genocide proved otherwise. KDP ran away while ISIS was there and returned after the area had been liberated, and brought armored vehicles to the liberated areas.

Our people were outraged by the betrayal. The inhabitants of Shengal and the guerrillas joined together and mobilized their troops. When the March 3 attack occurred, we witnessed that the people of Shengal spoke with one voice and fought the occupation. Under the leadership of Comrade Nazê from the social field, Comrade Nujiyan from the free press, and Comrades Orhan, Çekdar, and Çiya from the military field, a total of 12 of our comrades were martyred to prevent this nefarious invasion. This response elicited a strong reaction, there was a strong backlash against occupation. This geography was not left to the KDP as a result of the resistance.

'KDP IS THREATENING THIS GEOGRAPHY'

There is a lot of calculation on Shengal today, both behind and in front of the scenes. This region is constantly threatened by the KDP. Not only are there threats, but also plans and attempts. It's striking how much they rely on the Turkish state. Throughout its history, this state has been responsible for many incidents in Shengal. The KDP is fully aware of how sensitive we, the Yazidi people, are to the Ottoman Turkish invasion. However, they refuse to abandon their nefarious schemes. They are well aware that we approached with caution in order to avert war. This time, the KDP's efforts will be met with a stern response. We are more prepared than ever before to protect both our people and our gains at this time.

'OUR PEOPLE WILL BE VICTORIOUS'

We have paid a high price since the inception of genocide, as well as in our effort to live freely in a free country.

Whatever the attacks, we will fight to the end in the footsteps of our legendary martyrs, realizing their aspirations and goals. Today, we reiterate the vows we made in the most difficult circumstances, extending them in the person of our Khanasor martyrs.

On this basis, we commemorate our Khanasor martyrs and, in their person all our martyrs who gave their lives for a humane, equal, and free existence, and we bow before them with reverence. Victory will be ours and our people's in the light of our martyrs."