Thousands from the Baghouz, Hajin and abu Hamam districts to the east of Deir ez-Zor, including local notables, took to the streets in protest at the increasingly ongoing attacks of the Turkish army and allied mercenaries against Ain Issa and the entire North-East Syrian regions.

During the march which kicked off from the hospital, people displayed banners that read “People of Deir ez-Zor condemn the attacks on Ain Issa”, “Smash AKP, no to Erdoğan”.

Speaking here, Hajin Popular Assembly co-chair Selah El Salman voiced their rejection of the Turkish attacks on North-East Syria, saying; “We support the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria that fight for our lands and the honor of the region’s peoples. Those attacking our lands are having a dream. As the peoples living in Ain Issa and Deir ez-Zor, we will follow in the footsteps of our martyrs and defend our freedom and achievements.”

Ebdulezîz El Selim, a notable from one of the Arabn tribles in the region, vowed to resist occupation and defend their land.