The 2nd Congress of the Rojava Youth Union (YCR) is taking place in the Rimêlan district of Girkê Legê. The slogan of the Congress is: ’Building a Free Syria with the Revolutionary Youth Struggle’.
The 2nd Congress of the Rojava Youth Union (YCR) is taking place in the Rimêlan district of Girkê Legê. The slogan of the Congress is: ’Building a Free Syria with the Revolutionary Youth Struggle’.
The congress is attended by some 5,000 young people from Northern and Eastern Syria. On the first day members and guests from the Syrian Future Party, Syrian Democratic Council (MSD), Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Northern and Eastern Syria civil institutions also attended together with young people from North, South and Eastern Kurdistan.
’The Revolution began with young people‘
Speaking at the Congress, YPG's official spokesman Nûrî Mehmûd said: "When the revolution is mentioned, young people is the first thing that comes to mind. Our revolution began with young people. Young people resisted all attacks. Young people, who protected the achievements of this revolution, became the foundation of the YPG and YPJ".
‘We are ready to protect the entire region‘
Saying that the attacks of the Turkish state are a continuation of the DAESH project, Mehmûd emphasized that they are ready to protect the entire region from any attack.
Mehmûd added that the congress should be providing answers to all occupation attacks. "All young people should get organised and be able to protect every part of Syria against the occupation attacks. This is the duty and responsibility of any young person".
Celebrating the congress attended by so many young people from Northern and Eastern Syria and all Middle East , YPJ Commander Sema Sarya said: "We are a military force composed of young people. Young people are resisting and winning. Young people have achieved what they have thanks to Öcalan's philosophy".
Sarya called on young people to organize and enhance the resistance for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Next comes the liberation of Afrin
Sarya added: "Young people should be prepared for the liberation of Öcalan and Afrin. Because a comprehensive attack is carried out not against us, and it comes not just from a single hand. The occupying forces want to break the will of the people of the region by using whatever means".
After the speeches, a video about the resistance of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan was presented.
The Congress continues today, Saturday.
