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On April 4, people plant trees all over Rojava; let’s follow their example!

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Every year on April 4th, people, municipalities, and self-government councils plant trees all over Rojava. People come together; from young to old, everyone takes part in these events. It is an act of ecological as well as anti-colonial struggle and gained a place in the consciousness of the people of whole Kurdistan and beyond. Also this year, despite all the attacks on the people and nature of Rojava by the Turkish state, thousands of trees are going to be planted in the region on this date.

Upcoming elections, the new Social Contract and political system changes – interview with Kobane Autonomous Administration officials.

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In Kobane city, RIC spoke with Ferhan Haji Issa, co-chair of the Executive Council of the Euphrates Canton, Rewshan Abdi, co-chair of Kobane Municipality, and Mohamed Hamdan al-Mohamed, co-chair of the People’s Council of the Euphrates Canton, regarding the current situation in Kobane, the system changes contained in the new Social Contract and the upcoming municipal elections.

Appeal for Support: the oncology, Burns and thalassemia Hospital in NE Syria

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After conducting a study on cancer, the Kurdish Red Crescent Organization/KRC/ decided to establish a hospital for tumors, burns and thalassaemia in the city of Qamishlo although the capabilities are limited. The hospital was opened at the end of last year and the work started with giving some doses to patients and providing the medicines supervising by a medical team, specialized doctors, capable nurses and Lab team to conduct the necessary analyzes. But the hospital still needs equipment to enable it providing medical service to the cancer, burns and thalassaemia patients well to cover the needs of the patients and provide early detection through periodic examination.

“Research and heritage management should be led by local populations” – Vision, conservation NGO

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In December 2023, RIC interviewed Vision, a heritage and conservation NGO in Raqqa; a city whose rich cultural heritage was heavily destroyed by ISIS during the time of the so-called Caliphate. Vision coordinator, Ezzat Suleiman al-Mouh, describes Vision’s efforts to both preserve historical artefacts and sites in Raqqa, as well as encourage interest and further education in archaeology amongst the population.