The East Kurdistan Defense Units (YRK) announced the deaths of three female fighters. According to a statement by the YRK on Sunday, Ararat Bawer, Stêra Sîser, and Tara Hewram were martyred on 3 July 2024 in the Asos Mountain east of Sulaymaniyah “while carrying out a revolutionary mission.” No further details about the circumstances of their deaths were given.

        

The YRK obituary for the three female guerrillas states the following:

“Our martyrs are those who have left their mark on human history and lived great and meaningful lives. Representing the free women built on the thoughts and philosophy of Leader Apo (Abdullah Öcalan), they serve as a model of a meaningful life and provide guidance for all of humanity, having asserted themselves under all conditions and circumstances over centuries. Our comrades Ararat Bawer, Stêra Sîser, and Tara Hewram have become the embodiment of the steadfast commitment to the path of the free woman through their participation and stance. Our comrades, who are the true example of genuine comradeship with Leader Apo, have left an indelible mark on the history of humanity.

We express our deepest sympathy to the people of Kurdistan and the families of our fallen comrades, and we reaffirm our promise to realize their dreams.”

The identity information of the fallen YRK guerrillas is as follows:

Nom de Guerre: Ararat Bawer

First-Last Name: Nehar Avcı

Birthplace: Muş

Mother’s-Father’s Names: Meryem-Tahsin

Date and Place of Martyrdom: 2024 - Asos

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Nom de Guerre: Stêra Sîser

First-Last Name: Sevda Kosen

Birthplace: Aleppo

Mother’s-Father’s Names: Fatma-Ali

Date and Place of Martyrdom: 2024 - Asos

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Nom de Guerre: Tara Hewram

First-Last Name: Kejan Muyzî

Birthplace: Sine

Mother’s-Father’s Names: Geşîn-Behruz

Date and Place of Martyrdom:2024 - Asos