Photo by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces “Please tell Americans that the situation is extremely serious. Kobani is symbolic, not just militarily but morally. If it falls, it will be seen as revenge against a city that defeated ISIS. We need attention, pressure, and action.” Those were the words of Barzan ISO during an interview as fighting escalated across northeastern Syria. Barzan, who coordinates with international humanitarian organizations and works alongside the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, warned that Kurdish-held areas are facing simultaneous attacks from Syrian government forces, extremist groups, and Turkish bombings, as government forces and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters attack SDF-guarded prisons in an effort to free ISIS militants. While interviewing Barzan, I received a desperate message from inside Qamishli, the largest city in…
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