Official Clarification: An Individual Incident and Immediate Measures

Our leadership is closely following what has recently circulated regarding one of our fighters photographing himself alongside armed individuals who were killed during the repulsion of an attack carried out by Damascus-affiliated factions on the village of Kharous, south of Kobani.

In line with our commitment to military and ethical values, the fighter in question was immediately dismissed from the ranks of the forces and referred to the military court to take the necessary legal measures.

We affirm that this act is individual and unacceptable, and does not reflect the principles of our forces, which are known for their respect for humanitarian standards and codes of conduct, including respect for the dignity of the dead. We reaffirm our continued commitment to carrying out our duties in accordance with the values by which we are known.

Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces
24 January 2026

https://sdf-press.com/en/?p=19601

„The rights of the Kurdish people are protected by the Syrian government and no Kurd has any reason to fear the Syrian Government“ - this is what the Syrian Government states while the entire city of Kobane has been cut off from the electricity and water supply of Syria for 6 days!

The people of Kobane have to resort to melting snow in order to have enough water..