The human shield action promoted by the people of Serêkaniyê has reached day 12 and every day new groups of citizens are joining the action.

On Saturday teachers from the Jazira region took part in the human shield action. Jazira Region Education Committee co-chair, Semîra Hec Elî, greeted the people’s stance against the threats issued by the Turkish state and added that the target of these threats is the Democratic Nation project achieved through the unity of the peoples of the region.

Hec Elî said that the human shield action is a proof of the people’s will, determination and strength.

“This action - she said - is linked to the action of our martyrs, our values ​​and our commitment to our land. As teachers, we are ready to take part in this difficult process of resistance and struggle of the people.”

Hec Elî reminded the Turkish state’s inhumane practices against civilians in Afrin. “The purpose of the Turkish state is to eliminate the gains of the democratic revolution of the peoples and to spread strife between the peoples of the region.”

A press statement was issued on behalf of the Jazira Region Teachers Association. “We condemn Erdoğan's threats”, explained teacher Hêvîdar Mihemed, adding that “the brotherhood of the peoples and the common life project will win. We promise to create a free and equal life.”