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Ankara summons ambassador of France

Ankara summons ambassador of France

The ambassador of France in Ankara was summoned to the Foreign Ministry where he was told that Ankara strongly denounces the Senate of France to host YPG members and to award them medals of honor.

Citizen of England Anna Campbell Killed in Afrin

Citizen of England Anna Campbell Killed in Afrin

Joining the Women’s Protection Units to fight ISIS, Campbell has lost her life in Afrin. Cambell had dyed her hair black to be in the front lines.

Funerals of 13 YPG/YPJ Members Delivered to Families

Funerals of 13 YPG/YPJ Members Delivered to Families

Funerals of 13 YPG/YPJ members were delivered to their families while 11 funerals are still being kept in Mürşitpınar border gate, near Syria.

"To Keep Funerals Waiting is Illegal”

"To Keep Funerals Waiting is Illegal”

Funerals of 13 YPG and YPJ members have been kept waiting for 10 days near Habur Border Gate and aren’t allowed to enter Turkey. Officials say it’s the decision of Council of Ministers but the families and lawyers aren’t informed officially.

3 August 2015 Ayça Söylemez

YPG Captures Tell Abyad, ISIS Militants Defect to Turkey

YPG Captures Tell Abyad, ISIS Militants Defect to Turkey

YPG/YPJ, Liwa al Tahrîr and Burkan al Firat unions took back Tell Abyad which is between Jazira and Kobani Cantons from ISIS militants and planted their flags. ISIS militants who defected to Turkey were detained.