Syrian Democratic Council UK

UK Representation to the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) — committed to peace, democracy, and inclusive dialogue for Syria’s future.

[Mazloum Abdî مظلوم عبدي @MazloumAbdi]

Me bi dilêşî û xemgînîyeke mezin agahîya koça dawî ya Endamê Desteya Hevserokatîya PYDê Salih Muslim bihîst.
Bavê Welat, bavê şehîdekî, dostekî nêz, pêşengekî mezin, sîyastmedar û welatparêzekî Kurd yê hêja bû. Di 40 salên borî de rolekî mezin di têkoşîna azadîya gelê Kurd de lîst û gelek caran ji alîyê rêjîma Baasê ve hat girtin û sorgunkirin. Herwiha, bavê Welat di şoreşa Rojavayê Kurdistanê de rolekî pêşeng lîst.
Em ê şopa şehîdê doza gelê Kurd bavê Welat dewam bikin heta hêvîyên wî bicih bînin.
Serê malbatê, PYD û yê gelê Kurd sax be.

[Feryal Clark MP @FeryalClark]

Today I met with the Foreign Secretary and the Middle East Minister, alongside @perayahmet, @ErginErbil and @SarbazBarznji to speak about the growing sense of abandonment felt by Kurdish communities in Syria who fought bravely to defeat ISIS.
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[Feryal Clark MP @FeryalClark]

Today in Parliament at PMQs, I raised urgent concerns about the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in north-east Syria.

I spoke about the deep sense of abandonment felt by Kurdish communities who fought bravely against ISIS...
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[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

Statement from the General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces

To our resilient people:

Since 6 January, our regions and our people have been directly subjected to brutal and barbaric attacks. In the face of these assaults, our fighters are resisting with courage and great sacrifice, continuing their struggle with dignity and honour.

Today, the Turkish state and its mercenaries, who carry the mentality of the ISIS organisation, are escalating their attacks on our people, believing that they can break our will and crush our resistance.

We affirm, with firm resolve and unwavering determination, that just as our comrades waged a historic resistance in Kobane in 2014 and turned Kobane into a graveyard for ISIS, which was supported by Turkey, today—with the same will—we declare that we will turn our cities, from Derik to Hasakah and Kobane, into a graveyard for the new bearers of the ISIS mentality, whose movements are directed and orchestrated by the Turkish state.

On this basis, we issue a call to all our youth—women and men—in Rojava, Bakur, Bashur, and Rojhilat of Kurdistan, as well as in Europe, to unite together, break the borders imposed by the occupiers, and join the ranks of the resistance.

Today is the day of dignity.
Today is the day of historical responsibility.
And today, once again, we affirm that the will of peoples is stronger than all forms of attack and occupation.

19 January 2026

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

Alarming escalation in Aleppo: heavy artillery, drones, and tanks in use. 8 killed and 60 wounded so far in Al-Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud. Kurds and other communities face grave danger.

[Syrian Democratic Forces @SDF_Syria]

Scenes of destruction from the shelling by Damascus government factions on residential buildings in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo, which has been ongoing for three days.

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

Parliamentary Briefing | The latest situation in Aleppo & Northern Syria
📍 House of Commons
📅 12 January | 17:00–18:00

MPs and expert speakers discuss the humanitarian, political, and security developments on the ground.
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/BaLJXnMLs9

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) issues statement in light of escalating violence in Aleppo:

https://t.co/G170Z7h6oJ

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

The UK Representation to the Syrian Democratic Council expresses serious concern over the escalating violence in Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of northern Aleppo, which has led to civilian harm and forced displacement at a sensitive juncture for Syria.

We urge all parties to cease hostilities, pursue dialogue, and uphold their obligations to protect civilians under international humanitarian law. Lasting stability in Syria depends on restraint and political solutions.

We are closely following the situation as it develops.

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

The UK Representation to the Syrian Democratic Council expresses serious concern over the escalating violence in Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of northern Aleppo, which has led to civilian harm and forced displacement at a sensitive juncture for Syria.

We urge all parties to cease hostilities, pursue dialogue, and uphold their obligations to protect civilians under international humanitarian law. Lasting stability in Syria depends on restraint and political solutions.

We are closely following the situation as it develops.

[Ann Snow @UKSyriaRep]

Deeply concerned by clashes in northern Aleppo, civilian casualties and displacement at a time when stabilising Syria is so important.

🇬🇧 calls for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and the protection of civilians.

We continue to monitor the situation closely.

[Elham Ahmad @ElhamAhmadSDC]

Ministry of Defense of the Syrian Interim Government has announced war on the heavily populated neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, a war of extermination against the Kurds who has been subjected to oppression by the previous regime. The majority of the neighborhood's residents are Afrini IDPs. These two neighborhoods were already under a suffocating siege by factions affiliated with the Ministry of Defense. Although the authorities of the neighborhoods have adhered to the April 1st agreement, the interim government has not. We have made substantial efforts to engage in the negotiations, but the Ministry of Defense refuses dialogue. We call upon the officials of the government to assume their responsibilities for what is happening in the neighborhoods and to pursue a realistic and sustainable resolution for the problems through dialogue, avoiding war and violence. The Syrian people have suffered enough from wars. We urge all Syrians, especially Syrian youth, to reject violence, stand for justice, and renounce war.

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

As the UK Representation to the Syrian Democratic Council, we express deep concern over the violent suppression of peaceful protests across Syria.

The use of excessive force and live weapons against civilians is unacceptable and undermines any path to national dialogue.

Syria’s diversity is a source of strength, not division. Accountability, dialogue, and a democratic, decentralised Syria are essential.

[Syrian Democratic Council SDC @SDCPress]

Statement on the Suppression of Peaceful Protests in Central Syria and the Coastal Regions

The SDC is closely and responsibly following the popular movements and peaceful protests that have...

https://t.co/Hqs24W3wrR

#Coastal_Regions_of_Syria
#Central_Syria
#Peaceful_Protests

[Syrian Democratic Forces @SDF_Syria]

Video Footages broadcasted by two media outlets documents tank and artillery shelling by Damascus government forces on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo, which are populated areas with over 1.5 million civilians.
This shelling is a clear and unequivocal condemnation of these forces, revealing their direct responsibility for endangering civilian lives and committing a grave violation of international humanitarian law.

[Syrian Democratic Forces @SDF_Syria]

A video shows the intention to attack Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh

We are publishing this video as conclusive evidence that the withdrawal of General Security forces affiliated with the Damascus government from the joint checkpoint at the Al-Jazeera car wash station junction in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo took place before the clashes that were deliberately instigated by government-affiliated factions.
The video shows a friendly exchange of greetings between the General Security forces and the Internal Security Forces – Aleppo prior to the withdrawal, which completely refutes any justification for attacking the two neighborhoods with tanks and rockets, and reveals that the withdrawal was a premeditated step paving the way for the planned attack.

This video directly confirms the baseless narrative promoted by the Ministries of Interior and Defense of the Damascus government to justify the assault, which resulted in the martyrdom of one woman and the injury of 17 civilians, in addition to the injury of six members of the Internal Security Forces – Aleppo.

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

✨ We’re excited to announce that our special event celebrating the 11th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kobani will feature two distinguished keynote guests:

• Elham Ahmad, Representative for Foreign Relations, DAANES @ElhamAhmadSDC
• Hassan Mohammad Ali, Head of Public Relations @SDCPress

🎶 We’re also delighted to welcome a special live musical performance by Dilo Doxan, bringing powerful Kurdish music to mark 11 years since the Liberation of Kobani.

Join us for a night that brings together political leadership, culture, and community in commemoration of Kobani’s enduring legacy.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 17:00–23:00
📍 Sheraton Grand Park Lane, Piccadilly, London

🎟️ Purchase your tickets: https://t.co/XTDOfSMphx

[Syrian Democratic Council SDC @SDCPress]

Statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Kobani

On the first of November each year, Syrians — along with freedom-loving people around the world — observe the International Day of Solidarity with #Kobani. This day commemorates a city whose...

https://t.co/8G0dc0IPfs

[Syrian Democratic Council SDC @SDCPress]

People in #Idlib view the #March_10_Agreement as a crucial step toward restoring hope for Syrian unity through dialogue, #decentralization, and equal rights, offering Syrians a path to a #democratic and just state.

https://t.co/nYJlOHxOck

[Syrian Democratic Council SDC @SDCPress]

Statement to the Public on the 8th Anniversary of Raqqa’s Liberation from ISIS

October 20, 2025, marks the eighth anniversary of the liberation of #Raqqa from the terrorist organization, #ISIS, by #SDF, with support from the #Global_Coalition...

https://t.co/2j7uP0s5iB

[Amberin Zaman @amberinzaman]

I retract this. It seems that @MazloumAbdi and Sharaa are on the verge of signing a US brokered deal for Deir ez Zor in Damascus today. Win win for all.

[Syrian Democratic Council UK @sydcuk]

🚨Urgent Statement from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF):

What is happening in Aleppo is a direct result of provocations by the Syrian Interim Government (SIG) factions and their attempts to advance with tanks.

Some media outlets are circulating false claims that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) targeted checkpoints belonging to Damascus government fighters around the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhoods in Aleppo.

We categorically affirm that these claims are entirely untrue. Our forces have not been present in the area since their withdrawal under the 1 April agreement.

What is occurring in Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud is the result of a series of repeated attacks carried out by Damascus government factions against civilians. They have imposed a suffocating security and humanitarian siege, cut off relief and medical supplies, abducted numerous residents, and continued daily provocations at checkpoints and around the neighbourhoods. Recently, they have erected earthen barriers around the neighbourhoods and enforced the siege.

In a dangerous escalation, these factions are attempting to advance with tanks and armoured vehicles and are targeting residential areas with mortar shells and drones, resulting in civilian casualties and serious property damage.

These actions have provoked residents to defend themselves, alongside the Internal Security Forces in the neighbourhoods, who are fulfilling their duty to protect civilians and maintain security and stability.

We hold the Damascus government fully and directly responsible for the continuation of the suffocating siege, the systematic violations against civilians, and the recent dangerous escalation that worsens the suffering of residents and threatens regional stability, demonstrating their deliberate disregard for human life and dignity.

We call on international and humanitarian organisations to take urgent and effective action to end this unjust siege and halt the systematic attacks and provocations against civilians.

Media Centre of the Syrian Democratic Forces @SDF_Syria
6 October 2025