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Advocate for intl religious freedom & working family policies. Pres @IRFSecretariat . Global Fellow @WilsonCenterMEP . Former Chair @USCIRF sanctioned by China.

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1 year

I am here in NE #Syria to see how the community is doing after 200+ airstrikes from #Turkey targeting water & electrical plants, schools, hospitals & other critical civilian infrastructure. As you can see, they destroyed this electrical plant. Because of bombings like this, over

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2 years

First, @narendramodi bans BBC documentary exposing his role in #Gujarat riots. Now, he has tax authorities raid #BBCOffice in Delhi. Not surprised to hear #India 's ranking on the @RSF_inter Press Freedom Index fell to 150 out of 180 countries.

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Indian tax agents raid BBC for 2nd day, after it aired documentary critical of Modi

A two-part BBC documentary examined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in anti-Muslim raids that killed hundreds in his home state of Gujarat in 2002.

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Thankful for time with @MazloumAbdi , General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in NE #Syria . Know the secret of their legendary defeat of the ISIS Caliphate as partners of the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS? They were not just fighting against ISIS but FOR

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Surprised to hear #Turkey has started drone strikes on the people of NE #Syria again, including this car west of #Kobani . US & international community should urge Erdogan to focus on rescuing his own people still trapped from this devastating earthquake. This is unacceptable.

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2 years

Just arrived in NE #Syria & stunned to hear Erdogan announce he may invade again. Glad to hear US speak against. How can an invasion targeting civilians with killings, rape & kidnappings be considered a war crime in #Ukraine but be ok when #Turkey does the same here in NE Syria?

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BREAKING: BBC Documentary about 2002 pogrom in Gujarat #India shows UK government report saying: "Narendra Modi is directly responsible" “Widespread and systematic rape of Muslim women” "Aim was to purge Muslims from Hindu areas" Proof below & show here

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Must watch: Excerpts from a BBC documentary just telecast in UK about our PM Modi & his documented role in the ethnic cleansing pogrom of 2002 in Gujarat

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Heartbreaking that on #Christmas , #Turkey is bombarding NE #Syria , targeting civilians with at least 6 killed while destroying hospitals, a school, printing company, wedding hall, olive factory & other civilian infrastructure. #WarCrimes

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200+ #Turkish airstrikes in NE #Syria disproportionally impact religious & ethnic minorities with even #Syriac - #Assyrian Khabur Valley included. Erdogan complains Gaza is without water, electricity, hurting schools & hospitals. Yet he targets water, electricity, schools &

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Heartbreaking: Mahsa Amini, a beautiful 22-year-old Kurdish woman, dies after being violently arrested & beaten by #Iranian police for wearing an "inappropriate hijab." Outraged Iranians gathering outside the hospital. #PrayForIran

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This statue in #Kobani honors martyr Arin Mirkin. During the siege of Kobani, she was cornered by #ISIS with fellow YPJ fighters. Instead of allowing them to be killed, she blew herself up killing ISIS fighters making a way for them to escape. #Hero

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Great meeting with Commanders @MazloumAbdi of #SDF & Newroz Ahmed of #YPJ to talk about security situation & challenges facing NE #Syria . Amazing that while liberating areas from ISIS Caliphate, they set up self self-governance protecting #ReligiousFreedom & gender equality.

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Horrible to see #Turkey conduct 30+ airstrikes on infrastructure in NE #Syria today, killing 8, even in civilian areas like here in Qamishli. It is mistake for US to prioritize short-term goal of appeasing Turkey over long-term peace & stability in the region. This could be a

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Video from #Kobani resident with family as #Turkey conducts airstrikes there & in Darbasiyah, Derik, Tel Rifat, Shebha & Zirgan. Turkey is targeting the very people ( #SDF ) that destroyed the #ISIS Caliphate, losing 11,000 lives, so the US did not have to put boots on the ground.

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#Turkey again targeting civilian infrastructure throughout NE #Syria . The US & international community must stand again these war crimes.

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#Turkish strike targets electric station in Amouda NE #Syria

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9 months

Turkey again conducts airstrikes on civilian infrastructure in NE #Syria leading to complete power outages in 2,600 villages, 9 towns & city of Qamishli just days before Christmas. Targeting civilian infrastructure is a WAR CRIME & #Turkey must be held accountable.

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Nadine Maenza

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I am here in NE #Syria to see how the community is doing after 200+ airstrikes from #Turkey targeting water & electrical plants, schools, hospitals & other critical civilian infrastructure. As you can see, they destroyed this electrical plant. Because of bombings like this, over

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The Khabur Valley in NE #Syria is home to 34 #Assyrian villages, some of the world’s oldest #Christian communities. Was vibrant & famous for produce. ISIS horrific crimes here in Feb 2015 forced most to flee. #Turkey ’s control of Khabur River & attacks make it hard to stay. 1/

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So much respect for leaders of the legendary @YPJDefense . Not only were they key in the victory of #Kobani & then over #ISIS Caliphate, they were also instrumental in changing society’s perceptions of the role of women. This has led to building govt AANES with gender equality. 1/

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If #Turkey takes planned 30-km (20-mile) deep “safe zone,”it will include most of the religious & ethnic minorities in NE #Syria per @RojavaIC map. #Syriac - #Assyrian #Christians , #Yazidis & #Kurds were victims of horrific crimes in past invasions & will be again if not stopped.

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Today marks the 4th anniversary of the murder of #Hevrin Khalaf by #Turkish -backed Islamists during invasion into NE #Syria on October 12, 2019. As General Secretary of the Future Syria Party, Hevrin dedicated her life to uniting #Kurds , #Arabs , #Syriac - #Assyrians & all

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

What? Militant Hindus from #India are raising funds with a US-based 501C3 to demolish churches in Tirupati, India? And they have already demolished Mosques? And they hold Galas to celebrate this? You get a tax deduction for giving to demolish churches & mosques?

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@nadinemaenza @StateDept @USCIRF Militant Hindus from India are even raising funds to bulldoze 75 churches in one city in India let alone what they’ve been doing to mosques

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1 year

What does it take to get the US to condemn #Turkey ? I fear these attacks - with impunity - are creating a dangerously emboldened Turkey. If an attack on a convoy with US personnel is not crossing the line, what is?

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Drone Strike in Iraq Targets Syrian Kurdish Leader, a U.S. Ally

Three U.S. military personnel were in his convoy during the strike, although nobody was hurt.

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Nadine Maenza

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Turkey bombs 145+ locations in NE #Syria on a democracy built by US allies who defeated ISIS with best #ReligiousFreedom in region that could bring peace & stability. Consequence? #ISIS & #Iran will rise in region. US allowed this to appease #Turkey , but they won't be satisfied.

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Turkey heavily targeted Derik today, many calls for blood in Derik's hospital.

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4 years

THREAD: With #Turkey amassing troops near Ain Issa & bombing right now, let's revisit the many reports documenting atrocities they commit against Christians, Yazidis & other minorities & women in areas they invade in NE #Syria . This cannot be ok with US or the intl community. 1/

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Nadine Maenza

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As Erdogan threatens "the West," we need to ask ourselves: Did the US get anything out of appeasing #Turkey , allowing them to attack this pluralistic democracy in NE #Syria , killing civilians & our partners in fight against ISIS? Leaving 2 million without electricity or water?

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Ragıp Soylu

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Erdogan: “O West, I am calling out to you. Do you want to start a Crescent-Crusader clash again? Turkey is not dead, it is standing tall. You should know that we exist in the Middle East as we were in Libya and Karabakh.”

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"If we let Turkey invade Syrian Kurdistan, we can be sure of the return of the Islamic State." Former French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner & Patrice Franceschi implore the West to take firm stance against new #Turkish invasion of NE #Syria . 1/

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'If we let Turkey invade Syrian Kurdistan, we can be sure of the return of the Islamic State'

OP-ED. As Turkey ramps up its threats against the Kurds in Syria, former French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner and writer Patrice Franceschi ask the West to take a firm stance against Ankara...

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Nadine Maenza

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Why does US Gov allow #Turkey 's war crimes against civilians in NE #Syria when it: * Benefits #Iran ? * Benefits #Assad ? * Benefits #ISIS ? * Goes against US goals of peace & stability?

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Wladimir van Wilgenburg

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Footage released by Turkish state media depicts Turkish drones and jets targeting infrastructure in northeast Syria.

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Nadine Maenza

4 years

#Kobane is a beautiful vibrant city that shows the Autonomous Administration of North & East #Syria 's effective governance while promoting #ReligousFreedom & gender equality. They rebuilt the entire city after the massive battle against #ISIS , their first partnership with the US.

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Wonderful having @ElhamAhmadSDC Pres of @SDCPress in DC to see the growing support for the Autonomous Admin of N & E #Syria . US should support this remarkable governance that stands for #ReligiousFreedom & #GenderEquality . Loved having my daughter meet such an impressive leader!

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Just hours after arriving in NE #Syria , #Turkey conducted drone strike on civilians in #Kobani killing 1, injuring 11, including 4 yr old boy who lost his leg. Drone attacks on civilians is destabilizing NE Syria. US & Global Coalition countries should pressure Turkey to stop.

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Honored to visit with Commanders @MazloumAbdi of #SDF & Newroz Ahmed of #YPJ . As US partner for enduring defeat of ISIS, impressed they continue building governance embracing #ReligiousFreedom to make gains against ISIS permanent. This is the only way for long-term stability. 1/

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9 months

Electrical plant I visited in Oct bombed again. 70+ airstrikes by #Turkey on NE #Syria in past day, includes: · 7 Power Stations · Oil Refinery · Wedding hall in Derbasiya · House in Qamishli · Store in Rimlan City US & intl community MUST stand against these war crimes. 1/

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

I am here in NE #Syria to see how the community is doing after 200+ airstrikes from #Turkey targeting water & electrical plants, schools, hospitals & other critical civilian infrastructure. As you can see, they destroyed this electrical plant. Because of bombings like this, over

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#Turkey continues to weaponize water against the people of NE #Syria by illegally reducing the water flow to Tabqa Dam. It survived #ISIS but Walet Darwish from #AANES showed how Turkey’s actions have devastated agriculture & drastically limited electricity.

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

My heart breaks for the #Syriac - #Assyrians living in the Khabour Valley in NE #Syria that survived #ISIS Genocide but continue to be targeted by #Turkey & its militias. On #Easter Weekend, several houses, the village school, and this Assyrian church in Tel Tawil were damaged.

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3 years

Road trip to the mountains through #BeautifulKurdistan with @vvanwilgenburg . #twitterkurds

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Nadine Maenza

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Impressed with the strong leadership from @BedranCiyakurd , Head of the Foreign Relations Office of the Autonomous Administration of North & East #Syria . Against all odds, they have built a democracy that carefully includes all religious & ethnic communities with half the

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Nadine Maenza

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Honored to meet with His Excellency @masoud_barzani to talk about #ReligiousFreedom & the many issues facing the region. Thankful to KRG for fight against ISIS, welcoming fleeing religious minorities & all they continue to do like placing Ankawa under Christian Admin control.

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Thankful for @USCIRF meeting on Friday with @SecBlinken where we shared our recommendation that the US Government give #Recognition to the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria #AANES as a legitimate, local government. #Status4NorthAndEastSyria

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7 years ago today, #ArinMirkan sacrificed her own life to stop #ISIS & save her fellow #YPJ fighters. I love this statue honoring her in #Kobani . #Hero #Martyr

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

This statue in #Kobani honors martyr Arin Mirkin. During the siege of Kobani, she was cornered by #ISIS with fellow YPJ fighters. Instead of allowing them to be killed, she blew herself up killing ISIS fighters making a way for them to escape. #Hero

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Today is World #Kobani Day Celebrating their history defeat of #ISIS . I was honored to visit last Nov & April. The remarkable #ReligiousFreedom & gender equality conditions are currently at risk because of a threatened #Turkish invasion. US Gov should work to deter an attack.

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Disappointed to not be able to visit the Khabur Valley in NE #Syria (circled on maps) after #Syriac - #Assyrian community said it was too dangerous with #Turkey 's airstrikes & almost daily shellings. Notice map of Turkish airstrikes vs. map of religious minorities. Why target areas

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Does #NotATarget apply to everyone? Even #Turkey 's airstrikes on Schools, Hospitals, Children & Civilians in NE #Syria ? Or does @UN , US & internationally community give them a pass because they are afraid of offending them? In the past weeks, Turkey's 200+ airstrikes have killed

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Schools are #NotATarget . Hospitals are #NotATarget . Children are #NotATarget . Civilians are #NotATarget . Humanitarians are #NotATarget .

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

It is incomprehensible that @StateDept would exclude #Nigeria & #India from its designation of Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs). How can they ignore the horrific atrocities being committed based on religious affiliation? As former Chair of @USCIRF , I am also outraged!

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USCIRF is outraged that the @StateDept did not include #Nigeria or #India in its latest designations of CPCs under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), turning a blind eye to both countries’ particularly severe religious freedom violations.

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Nadine Maenza

11 months

Erdogan's definition of a terrorist says who he really is: * He says #Hamas is NOT a terrorist group. * He says all people in NE #Syria ARE terrorists & bombs with impunity, killing civilians, yet they are a democracy supporting #ReligiousFreedom & gender equality. #Truth

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BREAKING: Turkish leader Erdogan: "Hamas is not a terrorist group but rather a group of fighters defending their homeland." No, Hamas is a Terrorist group. When you go into a music celebration, slaughter men, women and children on purpose and then kidnap babies and elderly

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3 years

4 years ago today, #Turkey invaded #Afrin , the crown jewel of #Syria . Under the Autonomous Admin of North and East Syria, they had #ReligiousFreedom & gender equality. Now the horrific conditions are more like the ISIS Caliphate, #TurkeyOutOfEfr în

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Turkish-backed rebels leave trail of abuse, criminality in Syria’s Afrin

The serene topography of the Syrian enclave of Afrin belies the power vacuum and violence now afflicting many of the territories under the control of Turkish-backed forces in the war-torn country’s...

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

Reports of a direct hit by a #Turkish jet on security at Al-Hol camp in NE #Syria allowing several families to escape. Over 50,000 #ISIS family members live here, making it the most dangerous camp in the world. Is Turkey going to hit the prisons, freeing the ISIS fighters next?

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Al Hol Camp is the most dangerous place in the world with 16,312 #ISIS families or 59,979 ISIS wives & children. The International community needs to repatriate families & work with #AANES / #SDF for trials of ISIS prisoners at tribunals in #Raqqa .

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

With all eyes on #Ukraine , NATO member #Turkey intensely bombs 3 locations in Iraq & Syria: #Sinjar , #Makmour Refugee Camp & #Derik . Counter to the US mission to defeat #ISIS , Turkey's actions instead target religious & ethnic minorities & empowers #ISIS .

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Turkish warplanes bomb Maxmur, Shengal and Rojava - NEW

Turkish warplanes are bombing the Martyr Rûstem Cûdî Refugee Camp in Maxmur.At the same time, the Turkish state is also bombing the vicinity of the village of Teqil Beqil in Dêrik, in Rojava and ...

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

Great being back in NE Syria & in #Raqqa ! Raqqa was the HQ of the ISIS Caliphate with Al-Naeim square being horrific place of violence. Now it’s HQ of Autonomous Admin of N & E #Syria with #ReligiousFreedom & half leaders being women. Celebrations are now held here instead!

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Turkish airstrikes target a HOSPITAL in #SINJAR with casualties reported. A hospital!!! The 2nd airstrike in 2 days, #Turkey is clearly hoping the world is too focused on #Afghanistan to notice their war crimes against #Yazidi genocide survivors. #Iraq

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Nadine Maenza

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As I send #Christmas greetings to Orthodox #Christians , my heart breaks for #Armenians in #Artsakh #NagornoKarabakh enduring a blockade since Dec 12 with empty stores. US & intl community should send assistance & demand #Azerbaijan open Lachin Corridor.

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Armenian Christians Endure Christmas Blockade in Artsakh - Christianity Today

Closure of corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijani activists stretches into third week.

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Nadine Maenza

11 months

Erdogan threatens NE #Syria with new military campaign. Since he claims " #Hamas is not a terrorist" we know he only uses the word "terrorist" for his own benefit. This democracy In NE #Syria is key to peace & stability in region. Time for US & intl community to make a stand.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Sınırlarımız boyunca kurulmaya çalışılan terör koridorunu yeni harekâtlarla parçalamaya da ülkemize ve inancımıza karşı yürütülen kirli kampanyalara karşı tavır koymaya da devam edeceğiz.

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Can America Stop #Turkey ’s Assault on Northern #Syria ? In @TheNatlInterest , I describe the remarkable self-governance the people of NE Syria have built & how the US & international community must make the consequences of an invasion too high for Turkey.

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Can America Stop Turkey’s Assault on Northern Syria?

It is up to the United States and the international community to make the consequences of an invasion too high for Turkey.

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

Merry Christmas!! Wonderful seeing celebrations in this new church in #Kobani #Syria ! My heart breaks for those who can’t celebrate #Christmas or other religious holidays openly due to fear of violence or persecution. We will continue to advocate for you. You are not forgotten.

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Hoshang Hasan

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#Christmas celebration in #Kobani #MerryChristmas #Syria

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Nadine Maenza

10 months

#Turkish drone attack in Amuda NE #Syria kills @NPA_English reporter Jwan Mohammed & injures sister & her husband. My condolences to his family & friends. How long will US & international community ignore Erdogan's war crimes against civilians in Syria?

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Amberin Zaman

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There were reportedly 3 civilians in car hit by 🇹🇷 drone as per @NPA_English Jwan Mohammed 34 was killed. He used to work for ACTED an international NGO. His sister was injured along with her husband.

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Nadine Maenza

4 months

#Turkey threatens new military Intervention in NE #Syria if they hold municipal elections. Democracy is a threat? Could you imagine the US & Intl community allowing Erdogan to destroy this democracy that over represents minorities with half the leaders being women? Something

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Nadine Maenza

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Oh my heart. A young #Yazidi boy, Salah Nassir, killed by #Turkey in an airstrike on civilians in #Sinjar #Shingal #Iraq . We can't be angry at #Russia for war crimes in #Ukraine & look away when #Turkey does the same in #Iraq & #Syria .

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Murad Ismael

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Today Turkey murdered Salah Nassir, a Yazidi child and a shopkeeper in town of Sinuni while he was attending his shop. Salah was murdered as Turkey conducted an airstrike inside a populated civilian area. We condemn this act of terrorism & call on Iraq & intl community to act.

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Nadine Maenza

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Happy New Year to my #Yazidi friends in Iraq & Syria and throughout the world! I stand with you in the hope for peace, prosperity & safety and a brighter future for the entire community.

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Nadine Maenza

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You can’t fight ISIS with just weapons, you must build governance that fills security & governance voids that otherwise exist. The people of NE #Syria are doing that, building a society that is inclusive of all religions & ethnicities, which is the only way for lasting peace.

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Nadine Maenza

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Came to the mountains of #BeautifulKurdistan with @vvanwilgenburg to see the Shiler Flower. They say it knows no borders & symbolizes the hope that one day the world will overcomes the mental borders of countries & ethnic & racial discrimination faced by vulnerable minorities.

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Nadine Maenza

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Thankful to @MazloumAbdi & other leaders for supporting my trip to NE #Syria . I appreciate the opportunity to see firsthand how they built this remarkable govt from the grassroots up (AANES) that ensures #ReligiousFreedom & gender equality. Time for intl community to support!

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Nadine Maenza

4 months

Let me get this straight: The US Government ignores #Turkey again removing a democratically elected mayor But imposes visa restrictions on Georgian Officials for "undermining democracy" And rewards #Turkey with F-16's. Anyone else confused? Do we support Democracy or not?

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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State

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U.S. proud to announce today a major step forward in Türkiye’s purchase of new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets – the most advanced F-16 ever made, available only to closest Allies and partners. Just the latest example of U.S. enduring commitment to security partnership with Türkiye.

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Nadine Maenza

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Sad that Leila Mustafa, former Co-Chair of the Raqqa Civil Council, has passed away. She was a force of nature who oversaw the reconstruction of #Raqqa after its liberation from the ISIS Caliphate. So much admiration for her skill & tenacity & always enjoyed our time together. I

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Nadine Maenza

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Thank you @POTUS for recognizing the #ArmenianGenocide in spite of #Turkey 's opposition. "Each year on this day, we remember the lives of all those who died in the Ottoman-era Armenian genocide and recommit ourselves to preventing such an atrocity from ever again occurring"

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Happy New Year to all my Yezidi friends!!

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Free Yezidi Foundation

6 months

Today, the Yezidis gather at Lalish Temple to celebrate their New Year. April holds special significance for #Yezidis , who boil and color eggs, don traditional attire, and light candles to commemorate the universe's creation, honoring nature and fertility.

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Terrible that #Turkey targeted Tal Tawil Church in #Assyrian village Tel Tamer. Guess won’t do usual visit there with @aram_hanna2 . This violates 2019 ceasefire & forces Assyrians who survived #ISIS genocide to flee. Targeting civilians should NOT be ok in #Ukraine OR #Syria .

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Wonderful being in NE #Syria and spending time with @ElhamAhmadSDC , Exec Pres of Syrian Democratic Council. Encouraging hearing work on new Social Contract for AANES & making sure all have opportunity to give input. No doubt it will stand for #ReligiousFreedom & gender equality.

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

Troubling to see #Muslim political leader Azam Khan stripped of his constitutional right to vote in attempt to suppress Muslim leaders in Uttar Pradesh #India from speaking out against Hindu supremacist government policies.

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Muslim politician stripped of voting rights for rebuking extremist Hindu leader - IAMC

Muslim politician leader Azam Khan has been stripped of his constitutional right to vote, weeks after he was convicted on bogus charges of hate speech. In an attempt to suppress Muslim leaders in...

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

The US giving #recognition to the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria it is the only way to stop a “forever war” here. The inclusive #AANES is the only way to hold the ground we won so we don’t have to come back and fight for it again. #Status4NorthAndEastSyria

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PatriotVoices

@Patriot_Voices

3 years

"The only chance to stop a forever war & to prevent ISIS & other extremists from reemerging is to hold the ground we have already taken so we don't have to come back & fight for it again" @nadinemaenza stresses the opportunity we have to accomplish this by supporting the #AANES

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Nadine Maenza

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Anyone else notice #Turkey seems to be targeting areas with #IDPs from Afrin, Ras al-Ayn & and other areas they invaded & occupied. The same #Kurds , #Yazidis , #Christians that fled & lost their homes in 2018 & 2019 are once again victims of violence.

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Farhad Shami

2 years

Update The Turkish occupation aircraft are shelling the al-Beilonya village which is heavily populated with Afrin IDPs who were forcibly displaced from Afrin in 2018.

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Al Hol Camp is the most dangerous place in the world with 16,312 #ISIS families or 59,979 ISIS wives & children. The International community needs to repatriate families & work with #AANES / #SDF for trials of ISIS prisoners at tribunals in #Raqqa .

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Stunned at how many #Turkish funded researchers & advocates are coordinating to quote Tweet this with the same message at the same time suggesting Arin Mirkin was the terrorist & this popular Tweet was inappropriate. Ridiculous to take the side of #ISIS / #Turkey on this one.

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

This statue in #Kobani honors martyr Arin Mirkin. During the siege of Kobani, she was cornered by #ISIS with fellow YPJ fighters. Instead of allowing them to be killed, she blew herself up killing ISIS fighters making a way for them to escape. #Hero

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

#Turkish airstrike targets & kills #Yazidis in #Sinjar . Going after a commander of the YBS, #Turkey kills at least 2 & injures others in an area populated with genocide survivors. Turkey's continued targeting of Yazidis should be condemned by the US & intl community.

@kendallmidyad

Kendal Midyad

3 years

Dewlata Tirk a dagirker navenda sûka Şengalê bombebaran kir..Şehîd û birîndar hene..

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

We say "never again" whenever atrocities occur & that next time we will stop them beforehand. Yet we know if #Turkey invades NE #Syria , they will again use Islamist militias & target #Christians #Yazidis #Kurds & women with killings, torture, rape... 1/

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Turkish invasion attacks spread throughout Rojava

The Turkish state forces heavily bombed the village of Siftek, west of Kobanê, and the village of Qeremox, east of Kobanê on Tuesday.The Turkish army specifically targeted a medical centre in the...

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

While frustrating that US does not mention #Turkey , they at least document war crime of targeting civilians, killing 4 girls at UN Education Center, injuring others. This was not “collateral damage”as some have said but the intentional targeting of children. Shameful & illegal.

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Operation Inherent Resolve

2 years

Statement by CJTF-OIR Commander on air strike in NE Syria resulting in civilian casualties:

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

So much respect for these brave #Christians in #Kobani celebrating Christmas while #Turkey threatens to invade. No one is celebrating like this in #Afrin & areas Turkey already invaded. We must stand with people of NE #Syria against evil that threatens their lives & freedoms.

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MedyaNews

2 years

📌Nadine Maenza, president of the International Religious Freedom Roundtables (IRF) said, “ #MerryChristmas !! Wonderful seeing celebrations in this new church in #Kobani #Syria !"

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Such a joy being in #BeautifulKurdistan at the Erbil Citadel one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world. Unlike the rest of #Iraq controlled by #Iran / #IRGC , the #Kurdistan Regional Govt has created an inclusive society with #ReligiousFreedom , safety & security.

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Congratulations to the people of NE #Syria for making #Status4NorthAndEastSyria a huge success! Time to give #Recognition to the #AANES for building governance that includes all regardless of gender, ethnicity or religion. Insightful article @sfrantzman .

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Activists demand recognition for Kurdish, North and East Syria - analysis

This vast area which includes the deserts along the Euphrates as well as the old ISIS capital of Raqqa and also includes Kurdish towns and cities was badly harmed by ISIS and then attacked by Turkey.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

US & intl community must stand against invasion of #NagornoKarabakh ! - "aimed at #EthnicCleansing " - "seemingly to retake #Armenian populated Karabakh in its entirety" - " #Russia ...leaving the region" - "Strong support from its ally #Turkey "

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Azerbaijan launches operation against Nagorno-Karabakh and demands surrender

Baku says the operation against its ethnic-Armenian enclave will stop only if it sees a white flag.

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Nadine Maenza

9 months

#Kurdistan Region of Iraq targeted by Iran with a family killed, US Consulate hit. #Iran bombing #Iraq , #Turkey bombing NE #Syria . Terrible escalation of violence. My heart is broken for all those suffering.

@D_abdulkader

Diliman Abdulkader

9 months

🚨 NOW: Capital of the #Kurdistan Region, Erbil being bombed by Iran.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

#Turkey 's 50+ strikes in NE #Syria have killed 18 including this doctor & destroyed hospital, schools, water & electrical plants, gas stations & other critical infrastructure. This is against US goals of de-escalation, humanitarian support & defeat of ISIS. How is this allowed?

@kendal77cudi

Kendal Cûdî

1 year

As a result of a barbaric Turkish bombing by warplanes against oil sites in Tarbesbey, an Arab citizen, Muhammad Aliwi, lost his life. Aliwi is an Arab doctor who treated civilians with limited income and is well known in the area

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Afrin/Efrin used to be consider the crown jewel of #Syria , untouched by the civil war and ISIS. Then #Turkey changed that...

@Elizrael

Elizabeth Tsurkov🌻

3 years

Efrin is truly one of the most miserable places in Syria: torture, rape, profiteering, criminality - all carried out by armed factions receiving Turkish support by @Dwilkofsky1 & @amberinzaman & @_MohammedHardan

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Nice to see hashtag #Status4NorthAndEastSyria trending with 131,000 Tweets! Time to give The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria #Recognition ! #AANES

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Amed Dicle

3 years

131 hezar tweet, li trend topic'a cîhanê ketiye rêzê. Gelek baş e! #Status4NorthAndEastSyria

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

Honored to meet with @IKRPresident Nechirvan Barzani & share about @IrfSecretariat Roundtables in #Iraq & at #ErbilForum2023 & our appreciation for #KRG ’s commitment to safeguard #ReligiousFreedom & support #Yazidis , #Syriac - #Assyrian - #Chaldean #Christian ’s & other minorities.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Today: * #Turkey killed 3 young #Yazidis on Mt #Sinjar in bombing. * A drone destroyed car between Qamishli & Amude in NE #Syria , a road I have taken filled with civilians. Yesterday 2 #YPJ who led fight against ISIS killed in drone strike in #Manbij . How can this be allowed?

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Murad Ismael

1 year

We condemn today's Turkish bombing on Mount Sinjar, which claimed the lives of three young Iraqi Yazidis from Sinjar. How long will the blood of our youth be this cheap? Where is the Iraqi state in protecting its citizens and land? These were not foreign citizens. I received

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Nadine Maenza

4 years

As Nasr al-Hariri visits KRG, we should remember that he defended the horrific #ReligiousFreedom conditions in #Afrin documented by @UN @Amnesty @HRW @USCIRF . Troubling photo from @RojavaC shows him with Hatem Abu Shaqra (red) present when Hevrin Khalef was executed in Oct '19.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Beyond honored to receive the first Hevrin Khalaf Peace Award from the Future Syria Party in #Raqqa #Syria by Secretary-General Siham Dawoud, Chairman Abd Hamid Almuhbash & Hevrin’s mother Suad Mustafa. Hevrin was Secretary-General of the Future Syria Party & understood that the

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

#Turkey continues to weaponize water against the civilians in northeast #Syria . These actions violate international law and should be condemned by the US and global community.

@RojavaIC

Rojava Information Center

3 years

The water-pumping station in Alouk is experiencing acute shortages following the SNA's overloading of the power line leading from Darbasiyah power station in NES to Alouk, in occupied territory. The SNA's power-grab burned through the fuses in Darbasiyah & destroyed the mains.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Appreciate US sanctions on Turkish-backed Islamists militias & leaders for "serious human rights abuses against those residing in the #Afrin region." Before #Turkish invasion, Afrin was prosperous with inclusive society. Now militias rule with violence.

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Treasury Sanctions Two Syria-Based Militias Responsible for Serious Human Rights Abuses in Northern...

WASHINGTON —Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating two Syria-based armed militias and three members of the groups’ leadership structures...

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Nadine Maenza

4 years

Surreal being in #Raqqa #Syria as it used to be the HQ for the ISIS Caliphate but now is the HQ for the Autonomous Administration of North & East Syria which has the best #ReligiousFreedom conditions & gender equality in the Middle East. Stunning transformation.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Confused how US-led @Coalition can celebrate #Raqqa while US allows #Turkey to destroy the Autonomous Admin of N & E #Syria that created these remarkable conditions. We either support AANES bringing peace & stability or allow Turkey to destroy bringing Islamists & displacement.

@coalition

The Global Coalition

1 year

As we commemorate the sixth anniversary of Raqqa's liberation from Daesh, Raqqawi people are reviving their city. Many challenges remain, and the shared mission of defeating Daesh continues to improve the lives of communities across northeast Syria.

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

#Turkey has conducted 25 drone strikes in the last 5 days in NE Syria: * breaking US negotiated ceasefire * killing 3 civilians * killing 5 SDF fighters (US partners against ISIS) This is ok with US Govt & Global @coalition against Daesh?

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Nadine Maenza

4 years

THIS is US & UN answer for the future of #Syria ? In Syrian Opposition photo: Nasr Al Hariri is at head of table who went to #Afrin & defended horrible #ReligiousFreedom conditions Hatem Abu Shaqra (red) was present when Hevrin Khalef was executed during Oct 2019 invasion. 1/

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

On the 7th Anniversary of victory over #ISIS in #Kobani , I stand with my friends in NE #Syria as they celebrate victory over ISIS at the Hasakah prison. We commend you for your bravery and also mourn for all who were lost. #SDF #YAT #YPJ #YPG #HPC #Asay îş

@vvanwilgenburg

Wladimir van Wilgenburg

@vvanwilgenburg

3 years

SDF fighters celebrate victory over ISIS in Hasakah Video from a friend

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Nadine Maenza

2 years

#Iraqi Army attacking #Yazidi #YBS forces in #Sinjar , genocide survivors who simply want to defend their people. Remember, last time they trusted others for protection it ended in #genocide . YBS is not PKK & is no threat to #Turkey or #iraq . Yazidis fleeing in terror again...

@medyanews_

MedyaNews

2 years

#UPDATE | #Iraqi army launch full scale military offensive against the #Yazidis in Northern Iraq who suffered #genocidalattacks from ISIS in 2014 and have been trying to rebuild their lives and city of #Sinjar .

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

Happy #Newroz to all my dear friends celebrating! I am with you in spirit! Especially thinking of the IDPs from #Afrin & others still displaced. May this New Year bring new hope!

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Time to admit the US "pivoting from the Middle East" has been a mistake. Instead of being a world leader, US has been looking for short-term wins instead of policies to support long-term peace & stability. #Israel attacked by #Hamas , NE #Syria attacked by #Turkey . Nearby

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@ewong

Edward Wong

1 year

US intelligence failure on Israel-Gaza: Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, said this just 8 days ago at a talk in DC: “The Middle East Region Is Quieter Today Than It Has Been in Two Decades”

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Inspired by my time with @abo_omar_Idleb in #Raqqa as he shared his concerns for the people of #Idlib who endure daily bombardments from the Assad Regime with #Turkey & Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham ( #HTS ) doing nothing to protect them. Abu Omar Idlibi leads the Democratic Northern

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Nadine Maenza

3 years

My heart breaks for #Kobani .

@kongra_star

KongraStar

3 years

The city of #Kobani greets 12 martyrs, that were returned to their hometown today, after they fell martyr in the operation against ISIS in Heseke in the last days.

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Nadine Maenza

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Huge increase in shelling & drone attacks against civilians by #Turkey in NE #Syria today. In #Kobani , 1 child killed & 7 civilians injured (2 children). Attacks continue in Manbji, Tel Tamir, Darbasiya & more. Targeting civilians = war crime. 1/

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Child killed in Turkish shelling near Kobani

One child was reportedly killed by Turkish shelling near Kobani.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

Inspiring spending time with @ElhamAhmadSDC , Pres of Exec Committee of SDC while in NE #Syria . She values public meetings where everyone gets mic & can share opinion. This sets NE Syria apart as a bottoms-up government where all voices are heard. So impressive.

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Nadine Maenza

1 year

We are in #Baghdad ! Such an honor to join @murad_ismael for Joint Event with 27 #Yezidi Civil Society Organizations for 9 year #YazidiGenocide Commemoration. They are united in asking Iraqi government & international community for real support.

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