The Afrin Liberation Forces (HRE) announced the death of one of their fighters, Mihemed Seydo (Şêrhat Afrin).

 In a statement, the HRE said: “Our struggle against the invading Turkish state and mercenary groups continues within the framework of the Second Phase of the Epochal Resistance in Afrin. Our comrade Şêrhat Afrin (Mihemed Seydo) fell as a martyr while on duty on 20 January 2023.”

The statement added: “Our people in Afrin follow the Freedom Movement and organized within the framework of self-defense. They struggle to protect their lives against every attack by the invaders. Martyr Şêrhat Afrin was on the frontline of the Rojava Revolution and did whatever it took to achieve all the gains achieved by the revolution. He left his mark on history by playing a major role in the success of the Rojava Revolution.”