A joint press conference was held on the first anniversary of the attacks and occupation of Afrin. Young Women's Union, Sport Union, the Youth of the Future Party of Syria and the Youth Council of Tabqa issued a statement to condemn once again the occupation of Afrin by the Turkish State and its mercenary allies.

The press release was read in front of Tabqa Youth Council building by Council member Mehmûd al-Yetîm.

The statement condemned the invasion and inhumane practices carried out by the invading Turkish state and its mercenary allies and emphasized that the struggle against the invasion will be increased.

The statement added: “We promise that our struggle against occupation will continue and we will protect our lands until the last drop of our blood. Turkey should know that if it gets close to the territory of Northern and Eastern Syria, its Ottoman dreams will be buried together with the bodies of its soldiers.”