Kobanê YPG and YPJ commanders Mahmud Berxwedan and Roza Kobanê greeted those who participated in the events on 1 November “World Kobanê Day”, saying: We promise the millions who came on to the streets victory.”

Kobanê YPG commander Mahmud Berxwedan said the worldwide rallies for Kobanê that took place on 1 November World Kobanê Day had given them a morale boost, and that this day had emerged as a result of the resistance of the YPG and YPJ.

Berxwedan drew attention in particular to the solidarity rallies that took place in 7 provinces of Afghanistan, where there is pressure from radical Islamist groups, and that this was proof that ISIS had begun to splinter.

YPJ commander Roza Kobanê greeted all the women who participated in the World Kobanê Day, adding: “We promise all the women of the world that our women’s freedom struggle will continue.”

Roza Kobanê said: “People came on to the streets all over the world to protest against ISIS terrorism. Our heroes who have resisted and have fallen in Kobanê created this, and have become a symbol of human values all over the world. We send our appreciation and regards to all the protesters.”

“Actions in Afghanistan proof that ISIS is falling apart”

Mahmud Berxwedan mentioned the actions in Afghanistan, saying: “Afghanistan is a centre of Al Qaide and radical Islam, therefore for there to be such demonstrations against ISIS is proof that ISIS will fall apart.”

Promise of victory

Mahmud Berxwedan promised everyone who took part in the 1 November rallies 'victory in Kobanê’, adding ‘prepare to celebrate victory.’ Mahmud Berxwedan said they were inching their way to victory, calling on all young women and men who have left Kobanê to return and participate in the process of victory.

“Participation of women has strengthened our struggle”

YPJ commander Roza Kobanê, recalling that women had played a leading role in World Kobanê Day, said that the ISIS gangs targeted women in particular, and that the resistance in Kobanê had developed under the leadership of women. She greeted all women who took part in the Kobanê Day demonstrations, adding: “We promise as the YPJ that we will step up our resistance that represents all the women of the world.”

Roza Kobanê concluded by calling on all women to maintain and extend their support for the Kobanê resistance.