Since 8 January, civilians from North-East Syria have been holding a vigil at the Tishrin Dam to protect their territory alongside the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Women's Defense Units (YPJ) who are confronting attacks by the Turkish army and allied mercenaries called the Syrian National Army (SNA) ongoing since 2024.

On Tuesday, citizens from Tabqa, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor cantons reached Tishrin Dam and joined the vigil, which continues with determination and enthusiasm on its 87th day.