DAMASCUS: United States-backed YPG terrorists have killed at least eight civilians and injured 27 others since Monday as they opened fire on protestors who were demanding an end to the PKK-linked terrorist group’s oppression in the areas they occupy in northern Syria.
The protests against the YPG’s forced recruitment of children started in the town center of Manbij and spilled into rural areas, continuing to grow despite the curfew the terrorist group imposed.
The demonstrators are demanding an end to detentions, the abolition of “conscription” and the prosecution of the terrorists who opened fire on demonstrators.
YPG terrorists, who opened fire to disperse the protesters, have detained many civilians who participated in the popular movement over the last two days.
Amid the continued demonstrations, the terrorist organization reportedly dispatched dozens of its members from northern Raqqa province and its surroundings to Manbij.
A show of support was held for the people of Manbij in the Azaz district of northern Syria.
The demonstrators chanted slogans including “Manbij is free and will remain free” and “We stand with the people of Manbij.”
Also, the Syrian Interim Government slammed the terrorist group for firing on protesters in Manbij and called on the international community to fulfill its responsibility to protect civilians in the district.
Furthermore, the Syria Clans and Tribes Council (SKAM) voiced support for the people of Manbij.
“We follow the events in Manbij with concern. We support the rightful uprising of the people of Manbij with all our means. The YPG/PKK is a terrorist group that serves non-national and separatist projects,” SKAM said in a statement. The group also called on the people of Manbij to support the Syrian National Army (SNA) to save them from the terrorists. – Agencies
