Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party has sounded the alarm over the dire humanitarian situation in Syria's besieged city of Kobane, warning that a "deadly catastrophe" is unfolding. The Kurdish-majority city, which lies 200 kilometers from the Kurds' stronghold in northeastern Syria, has been under siege for weeks, with the Turkish border to its north and government forces surrounding it on all sides.
The situation in Kobane has escalated into a crisis of catastrophic proportions, according to DEM co-chair Tulay Hatimogullari. The city's residents have been cut off from electricity, internet, and water supplies, leaving them stranded and vulnerable. "This is a great humanitarian tragedy," she stated during a news conference.
The Kurdish forces that once held the city have withdrawn in response to pressure from the Syrian military, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who seeks to expand his control across the country. The Turkish government's own efforts in the region have been criticized for exacerbating the crisis.
The DEM party is calling on guarantor countries – including the US and western allies that have long supported the Kurdish-dominated SDF forces – to take urgent action to lift the siege on northern and eastern Syria. Hatimogullari stressed that "guarantor countries must carry out their responsibilities" to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
The situation in Kobane is a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, where thousands have been displaced by the conflict and millions more are in dire need of aid. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community is under growing pressure to act to alleviate the suffering of those affected.
The situation in Kobane has escalated into a crisis of catastrophic proportions, according to DEM co-chair Tulay Hatimogullari. The city's residents have been cut off from electricity, internet, and water supplies, leaving them stranded and vulnerable. "This is a great humanitarian tragedy," she stated during a news conference.
The Kurdish forces that once held the city have withdrawn in response to pressure from the Syrian military, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who seeks to expand his control across the country. The Turkish government's own efforts in the region have been criticized for exacerbating the crisis.
The DEM party is calling on guarantor countries – including the US and western allies that have long supported the Kurdish-dominated SDF forces – to take urgent action to lift the siege on northern and eastern Syria. Hatimogullari stressed that "guarantor countries must carry out their responsibilities" to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
The situation in Kobane is a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, where thousands have been displaced by the conflict and millions more are in dire need of aid. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community is under growing pressure to act to alleviate the suffering of those affected.
, but at the same time, I think it's kinda good that the Syrian military is taking back control 
... wait, no, that's not true! The Turkish government's involvement has made it even worse 
. But on the other hand, maybe the Kurdish forces should have just stayed and fought for their own city instead of retreating 
. And what about those guarantor countries? They need to step up and help out, but also, I don't want them to be like, "Oh, we'll send aid, but not too much" 
. It's a mess, man!
it's heartbreaking what's happening in Kobane right now. I mean, can you imagine being trapped without basic necessities like water and electricity? 
It's a harsh reminder that even in our own world, there are people still struggling to survive. We need to take a step back and think about how we can help, not just with aid but also by raising awareness about the situation. Let's not forget that every small action can make a big difference 
, and if we all come together, we might be able to prevent something like this from happening again 
.
The situation in Kobane is literally dire and I'm like totally sending all my positive vibes to the people there 
. We need to take action ASAP 
, like, what's up with the US and western allies not doing more to help out? 
and make sure those innocent civilians get the aid they so desperately need 
. It's a total humanitarian crisis right now 
and we can't just sit back and watch it all go down 
. We gotta do better, fam 
!
and its not just that, its the whole system failing - government forces surrounding it on all sides, turkey trying to exert control over kurdish ppl... what is happening?!?! 
tulay hatimogullari is absolutely right, guarantor countries gotta step up and take responsibility before its too late... we can't just sit back and watch thousands more suffer... this is a catastrophe of epic proportions!!! 
I mean, 200kms away from the Kurdish stronghold and they're being surrounded on all sides? 
It's like a ticking time bomb waiting to go off. The lack of basic amenities like electricity, water, and internet is just cruel 
like, what's going on?! Why aren't they doing something about it? It's a major humanitarian crisis unfolding right before our eyes 
and I'm seriously worried about the people trapped there. Can't we just come together as a global community to help these folks out? 
u should be keepin up w/ the situation its super serious 
it's time 4 a more coordinated effort 2 address this humanitarian crisis 
I guess it's all about politics now 
. It's like, totally inhumane 
. But honestly, I'm not holding my breath 
. The fact that they've lost electricity, internet, and water is just devastating. I mean, can you imagine being stuck in a situation like that with no way to communicate or get help? It's like living in the dark ages, literally. And the Turkish government's involvement is not helping, it's like pouring gasoline on a fire 
. We need those guarantor countries like the US and Western allies to step up and do something about this ASAP 
. The situation is dire and I just hope they take action soon before it's too late 
- we can't just sit back and watch innocent people suffer 
. We need to see some serious action from guarantor countries, like the US and western allies 
. I'm sending all my thoughts to those trapped in Kobane - fingers crossed for a miracle 
!