As reactions against the Turkish state threatening to invade Afrin continue to come, opinion leaders of Tabqa’s Arab tribes have voiced their dissent.

Al Waheb tribe’s Sheikh Ehmed Haid El Hesen said: “We absolutely do not accept the Turkish state’s invasion. The Turkish state is trying to create chaos among the tribes and constituents in the region. To them, we say we base ourselves on the brotherhood of Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs and all peoples. Single heart, single fist. We will stand against the Ottoman invasion.”

EHMAD HAMED

Sheikh El Hesen stated that all the youth, all women, all men and all sheiks in the Arab clans in Tabqa will take action to defend Afrin and fight against the Euphrates Shield gangs. El Hesen continued: “Turkish invasionism won’t prevail. This is clear for all. We will not allow for a repeat of the scenario in Bab, Azaz and Jarablus. We will not give up one handful of the lands liberated by the SDF.”

FERHAN EL EMANLE

Shemer tribe’s Sheikh Ferhan El Emanle said: “In my name, in the name of the tribes of Raqqa and Tabqa, I say that we do not accept the intervention. Afrin is part of Syria, and we are one. The people of Raqqa will stand with the people of Afrin and defend the lands.”

Sheikh Ferhan El Emale pointed out that the Turkish state is trying to create chaos among the constituents in the city of Manbij and stated that all tribes and constituents in the region will stand against Turkish invasion and the attempted chaos.