Press Release For Public Opinion

The SDF continues its legitimate defense operations against the ongoing attacks of the Turkish army and its jihadi factions in the eastern and southern areas of Ras al-Ain, especially in the Khabour area and the villages around Tal Tamer town.

In accordance with the requirements of the current developments in order to protect the Khabour area with its ​​Assyrian Syriac characteristic, and with a request of the Syriac Military Council, which is part of the Syrian Democratic Forces, the decision was taken to hand over the security and military responsibilities of the Khabour area to the Syriac Military Council forces. Accordingly, these forces will be deployed in all frontlines of the area.

02.11.2019

Syrian Democratic Forces