Sutoro-Internal Security Forces Spokesperson Akad Hena stated that they would avenge their martyrs including İbrahim Mixail (Aryo) who died as a result of a Turkish drone strike on October 12, 2022 near the Newroz Camp in the northeast of Dêrik district of the Qamishlo Canton.

Akad Hena spoke to ANHA about the founding purpose and objectives of the Sutoro-Internal Security Forces: “With the beginning of the revolution, the Syriac region has been frequently targeted by ISIS and the invading Turkish state. The region has been subjected to cultural and historical annihilation attacks. The Sutoro forces were formed on October 1, 2013, to confront these attacks. Its establishment was an important step to protect the region from ISIS terrorism.”

SUTORO-JIN

Akad Hena noted that the Sutoro has a women’s unit, which is a component of the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria. The women’s unit, called Sutoro-Jin, have proven themselves in security and military matters, he added.

LIBERATION CAMPAIGNS

Hena pointed out that the Sutoro forces, together with the Syriac Military Council, the Women's Defence Units (YPJ), the People's Defence Units (YPG) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), took part in all liberation campaigns against ISIS, including the final one in the Baghouz town of Deir ez-Zor in 2019. “The activities of the Sutoro Forces are not limited to the military field. It has also undertaken activities such as taking part in security patrols and operations in neighbourhoods and cities to maintain the internal security of the region,” he said.

‘TURKISH STATE TARGETS SUTORO FORCES’

“The Turkish invasion targets all regions without exception. Its aim is to destroy security and stability in the north and east of the country. It keeps escalating its attacks to destroy the Autonomous Administration project created by the components of the region,” Hena said.

'WE WILL AVENGE THE MARTYRS'

Hena pointed out that the increasingly ongoing attacks did not break the will and determination of the people of the region to continue the struggle. “On the contrary, it bolsters our resolve to follow in the footsteps of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect these lands. We protect the land, the people and all the churches of the local people. We will avenge our martyrs. We will continue our struggle to protect our people. Our people should support the security and military forces of our regions. The international community should close the airspace of North and East Syria to halt the Turkish attacks,” he concluded.