Protesters in the Kurdistan Region carry Kurdish flags during demonstrations in support of Rojava. (Photo: 964media)
Demonstrations across Kurdistan Region back Rojava as Kobani faces renewed siege
KURDISTAN REGION — Demonstrations continued across the Kurdistan Region and parts of Europe on Monday in support of Kurds in Rojava, who are under attack by Syrian government forces and affiliated Islamist armed groups.
Protesters in Erbil rallied once again under the banner “Monday of Union,” calling for solidarity with Rojava and urging the international community to intervene and halt aggression against Kurds in Syria.
The demonstrations coincided with the 11th anniversary of the liberation of Kobani from ISIS, which has now come under renewed siege—this time by Syrian government forces and Islamist factions.
In Erbil’s city center, near the historic citadel, residents gathered and raised Kurdistan flags while chanting, “Bijî Berxwedana Rojava” or “Long live the Rojava resistance.” Many chanted slogans such as “We protect Kurdistan with our souls” and “Bijî Kurdistan, Bijî Rojava.”
One participant told 964media that “we must resist in every way possible, including through protests and by raising our flag.”
In Sulaymaniyah, demonstrators from all backgrounds joined marches in support of Rojava, with one group distributing water and Kurdish flags to participants as they marched.
“Victory for Rojava. What’s happening is a deeply painful disaster, a grave injustice against the Kurdish people—it hurts us deeply. But I’m glad to see that now all Kurds have become one voice, standing together to defend the Kurdish existence across all four parts of Kurdistan,” one participant told 964media.
On Monday, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces commander Mazloum Abdi shared a post on platform X, stating: “I was pleased to receive a phone call from Bafel Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, who expressed his support for the resistance of our people and our forces. It fills us with pride to see our people in Sulaymaniyah taking to the streets in large demonstrations to show their ongoing support.”
In Kirkuk, activists staged rallies in front of the city’s citadel, expressing support for Rojava through chants and messages.
Religious scholar Hemin Mirespani told 964media, “Away from party belongings, we gathered here. Kirkuk clerics have always been at the forefront of national activities, and today is no different.”
He added, “We are all here for Kurdistan. Long live the Kurds and Kurdistan.”
Another protester added, “Today is a historic opportunity for Kurdish unity. Rojava is not alone. Kobani, Qamishlo, and Hasakah are not alone—today, all four parts of Kurdistan stand with them.”
Support campaigns for Rojava also continued on social media and in humanitarian aid initiatives.
Protesters said the timing serves as a reminder of continued threats to Kurds across the region.