The people in the mainly inhabited Kurdish neighborhood Sheikh Maqsoud in Aleppo are rising up against the threats of the interim government, shouting: "We are with Sheikh Maqsoud until the end"

Today marks the 10. anniversary of the founding of the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Congratulatory Statement - A Decade Since the Founding of the Syrian Democratic Forces

On the tenth anniversary of the founding of our forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces, the General Command extends its deepest pride and congratulations to the heroes and heroines of the SDF, and to the masses of our people in North and East Syria and throughout the country, who together formed the foundation of this comprehensive national project, which emerged from the will of the people and their belief in their right to a free and dignified life.

Our forces were founded on the legacy and sacrifices of the People's Protection Units (YPG) and the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), during the darkest periods Syria experienced, when chaos prevailed, fronts disintegrated, and terrorism swept across vast areas of the country. Our forces were the voice of reason in times of strife, the project of unity in times of fragmentation, and the bulwark of dignity in the face of terrorism and extremism.

At a time when many forces were drifting toward civil war, the Syrian Democratic Forces chose a different path: the path of defending the homeland and its people. Its flag was not raised for narrow self-interests; it proved to be a purely national force, belonging to all Syrian communities, fighting in the name of and for the Syrian people.

Over the course of a decade, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have made tremendous sacrifices, shedding the blood of thousands of martyrs who liberated cities and villages from the clutches of ISIS and protected millions of civilians from genocide and displacement. The SDF fought in the trenches in defense of the values that unite Syrians, sowing safety where death had been, and building life where terrorism had left its mark.

The battles of our forces against terrorism were not merely military confrontations; they were battles for existence, dignity, and moral integrity. They fought in defense of all humanity, shouldering the responsibility of protecting Syria from disintegration and collapse, and proving to the world that the will of a free people is capable of triumphing over darkness.

With its national and democratic project, the SDF established a unique model of self-governance and civil administration, based on freedom, equality, social justice, and the participation of all communities without discrimination. This project was not an alternative to Syria, but rather a path toward a democratic Syria, free from both tyranny and terrorism.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have become today a pillar of stability and security in North and East Syria, an effective partner in international efforts to combat terrorism, and a responsible political and military force respected domestically and internationally. Their active presence in all arenas guarantees the protection of Syrians' gains against all attempts at fragmentation and subordination.

On this historic occasion, we remember our righteous martyrs who wrote the epic of freedom with their blood. We renew our pledge to them and to our people that the SDF will remain faithful to the principles upon which it was founded: defending the people, preserving the dignity of the homeland, and continuing the struggle until a free, democratic, and secure Syria is built for all its people.

Glory and immortality to our heroic martyrs.

General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces
October 10, 2025

https://sdf-press.com/en/?p=19371

Global Women Campaign

“With the unity of women, we build a free, democratic, decentralized Syria.”
Women from all over Syria and from all different kinds of organisations join the campaign and are insisting on a decentralized Syria.

Now it is on all of you to join as well:
kongra-star.org/eng/campaign/

NOW: A military and security delegation from North and East Syria is in Damascus. The delegation is expected to discuss military and security issues. Commander Sozdar Derik is part of the delegation.

GLOBAL WOMEN CAMPAIGN

YPJ is joining the global women campaign: "With the unity of women, we build a free, democratic, decentralized Syria"

For more information see: kongra-star.org/eng/campaign

GLOBAL WOMEN CAMPAIGN

Next to YPJ and women all over Syria, the Armenian fighters also joined the global women campaign, making clear that: "With the unity of women, we build a free, democratic, decentralized Syria"

For more information see: http://kongra-star.org/eng/campaign

YPJ is an organization of women in which women discuss and decide on their own issues and speak for themselves. The positions and decisions of YPJ are communicated through the following official channels:
YPJ Information & Documentation Office: https://ypj-info.org/
YPJ Media Center: https://ypjrojava.net/en/
YPJ Public Relations Office: https://ypj-office.com/

YPJ Commander Rohilat Afrin about the dialogues with Damascus and the topic of Integration

▪️Solution can't be achieved if women are not at the dialogue table.
▪️The red lines on which the YPJ stands are freedom, equality & democracy. We are at the dialogue table with these lines
▪️YPJ is not part of any integration issue. YPJ will always maintain its autonomy in the region.
▪️We are an independent force within the SDF. We act together against external attacks and threats, but internally, YPJ possess an autonomous identity.