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Northeast Syria: A Reality to Reckon With, Not Ignore

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The hottest part of the year is not the ideal time to travel to Northeast Syria, a region whose local government is the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES). But I traveled there this past August, prepared for the soaring temperatures and the unrelenting sun. I spoke with a wide variety of officials and residents about the new realities in Syria. I also viewed with my own eyes the systems that people are living under, and the drumbeat of everyday life. After fifteen years of war, hostilities, and resource shortages, following decades of neglect by the regime of Bashar al-Assad, you would think that the region would be totally devastated.

Building an Anticapitalist Economy in Rojava

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Since 2012, there has been a democratic self-government in northeastern Syria organized according to the principles of democratic confederalism. The social system of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) constitutes a real alternative to the capitalist system, especially for people and movements fighting for a more just world. The economy is

Major project launched to end Deir ez-Zor’s longstanding water crisis

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DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – The eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor is witnessing a major step toward ending its years-long water crisis with the launch of a large-scale project to rehabilitate the Euphrates Water Station, one of the region’s most vital infrastructure facilities. The initiative is being implemented in cooperation with UNICEF. The project

New era of female leadership emerges in Raqqa

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Women are writing new chapters of success after eight years of continuous struggle in Raqqa. Today, women are taking the lead in communes, councils, and institutions, actively participating in areas of protection, security, and politics. Their testimonies confirm that what has been achieved in North and East Syria should serve as a launching point for a nationwide women’s revolution across the entire country.