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16/08/2025

Kurdistan24 cites “Afrin Now” in report on Uyghur settlement in Afrin countryside

The media outlet Kurdistan24 has published an English-language report on the resettlement of Uyghur fighters and their families in the homes of displaced residents in Me’riskê village, Afrin countryside. The report relied on details originally published by Afrin Now.

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01/05/2025

Mosque Opens in Afrin’s Mamala Village Under Sponsorship of Turkey’s Diyanet, Armed Men Present

A new mosque named “Ali Ibn Abi Talib” was inaugurated in the village of Mamala – Memalê, located in the Rajo subdistrict of Afrin, under the sponsorship of Turkey’s Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). The ceremony was attended by a number of armed individuals.

The event is part of a broader wave of religious activities sponsored by Turkish institutions in the region—raising growing questions about Diyanet’s role in reinforcing Turkish influence across Afrin since 2018.

10/04/2025

Continued “Turkification” in Afrin Schools Raises Concerns Among Residents

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) published a report yesterday on the resumption of the school year in Afrin – Efrîn following the Eid al-Fitr holiday. However, the report highlighted the continued use of Turkish names for schools and the presence of the Turkish flag on school buildings.

This situation has raised concerns among local residents, particularly given that Afrin is a predominantly Kurdish area. Many view these practices as part of ongoing efforts to impose a cultural and administrative identity that diverges from the region’s local heritage.

10/04/2025

IDPs in Afrin Refuse to Vacate Homes Belonging to Original Residents

A video has surfaced showing internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the city of Afrin – Efrîn refusing to vacate homes they are occupying, which belong to original Kurdish residents of the area. The IDPs also called for the withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) from their areas of control, despite an agreement reached between the new Syrian government and the SDF.The man featured in the video had previously confronted Kurdish judge “Nerwaz” for enforcing court rulings that mandate the return of homes to their rightful owners from Afrin.

10/04/2025

Video Shows Looting and Vandalism of a Home in Bêlê Village, Afrin Countryside

Afrin Now has obtained a video showing extensive damage and looting at a house in the village of Bêlê, located in the Bulbul subdistrict of Afrin. The video shows that the property was stripped of doors, furniture, and even trees from the surrounding area.According to local sources, the house had been occupied in recent years by a displaced individual from Homs Governorate. The property was reportedly emptied before the occupant’s departure. Similar incidents have been repeatedly reported, particularly affecting homes belonging to original residents returning to the region.

07/04/2025

Assault and Motorcycle Theft Reported in Central Afrin

Mohammad Jamil Allo, a resident of Keferdelê Jêrîn village in the Jindires subdistrict of Afrin, was reportedly assaulted and robbed by unidentified individuals two days ago in the Mazout Street area of central Afrin (Efrîn).

According to available information, the attackers ambushed him at night, physically assaulted him, and stole his motorcycle.

The victim has filed an official complaint at the General Security Center in Afrin. Authorities have yet to announce any measures taken to pursue the perpetrators.

07/04/2025

Displaced Persons Assault Kurdish Family in Endarê Farmland, Afrin Countryside

On April 6, 2025, a Kurdish family from the village of Qurzêlê Cûmê was subjected to a violent assault while working in a bean field in the village of Endarê (Ayn Dara), located in the Afrin countryside. The attack was carried out by a group of internally displaced persons (IDPs) led by a man identified as Abu Faisal Al-Omari, accompanied by his son Faisal and his brother Hammouda.

According to local sources who spoke to Afrin Now, the assailants entered the farmland in a Honda vehicle and caused damage to the crops. When the landowner, Akid Mohammed Hamo, objected, the situation escalated into a physical attack involving sticks and stones. The victims included Akid, his brother Ali Mohammed Hamo (of the Alkulek family), and two female workers, identified as Heba and Shar.

Akid Mohammed Hamo was taken to a hospital for treatment. The family has called on local authorities to hold the attackers accountable and prevent similar incidents.

05/04/2025

Video Confirms Continued Deployment of Asayish Forces at Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh Checkpoints

A video published by the “Sheikh Maqsoud Lens” page confirms the continued presence of the Internal Security Forces (Asayish) — affiliated with the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria — at checkpoints surrounding the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo.This deployment comes as part of the implementation of Article 4 of a recently signed agreement, which stipulates the removal of all armed appearances from the neighborhoods, in an effort to safeguard civil peace and ensure the safety of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, the Asayish are the only armed entity permitted to operate in the area, functioning under the Interior Authority of the Autonomous Administration.The ongoing presence of Asayish forces reflects the broader administrative and security responsibilities assumed by the Autonomous Administration in areas under its influence.

05/04/2025

Attempted Robbery Foiled by Residents in Meydankê, Afrin Countryside

Residents of Meydankê, a town in the Afrin countryside, reported that a man—identified as a displaced person—attempted to remove doors and windows from several homes in an alleged robbery attempt. When confronted by locals, he reportedly assaulted them.According to eyewitnesses, the suspect—seen in a video circulating online—is the son of a man known as “Sheikh Abdul Rahman.”Residents stated that they filed a formal complaint with the Public Security Center in Bulbul subdistrict, but claimed they had not received any response as of the time of reporting.

04/04/2025

Afrin – Exclusive | A family residing in the Ashrafieh neighborhood in central Afrin reported that their home was subjected to an attempted assault by an unidentified individual, followed two days later by a burglary in which the entire contents of their house were stolen.According to the family, a man allegedly entered the house using a key while they were inside. He then threatened them with a knife, claiming that he used to live in the home. The situation was defused after neighbors intervened upon hearing screams, prompting the man to flee the scene.Two days later, while the family was visiting relatives, burglars broke into the home, reportedly using the key again, and stole most of the household items, including furniture, appliances, and personal belongings. Only a few old clothes were left behind.The family stated that they filed a complaint, but received no effective response. They were informed that the case could only proceed with a formal lawsuit, which would require them to cover legal expenses, and that no immediate action had been taken by the relevant authorities so far.

04/04/2025

Military Withdrawal Begins from Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh Under Agreement with New Syrian Government

The implementation of Article 6 of the agreement between the local councils of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh and the new Syrian government began today, providing for the withdrawal of military forces from both neighborhoods in Aleppo.

Under the agreement, Internal Security Forces (Asayish) will remain in place to carry out security and policing duties, while military units are to fully withdraw from the area.

This development comes as part of broader efforts to reduce militarization and restore civil governance in the two predominantly Kurdish-populated neighborhoods, which have maintained a semi-autonomous status over the past years.

02/04/2025

Young Man from Mabeta Missing for Four Months After Being Detained in Maranaz

The family of Maher Mustafa Mustafa, born on July 17, 2001, and originally from Mabeta, rural Afrin, reported that they lost contact with him on December 3, 2024, after he was detained by fighters affiliated with the Sham Front (Al-Jabha Al-Shamiya) at a checkpoint in Maranaz, while traveling from Aleppo to Afrin.

According to his family, Maher had defected from the former Syrian regime about a year and four months ago. As a result, he was arrested by regime forces and imprisoned in Qaboun Prison in Damascus, before his family paid a sum of money to secure his release.

After his release, Maher relocated to Aleppo and later attempted to reach Afrin, but he was stopped at the Maranaz checkpoint. Since then, all communication with him has been lost. His family stated that their last contact with him was on December 3, 2024, the same day he was detained.

The family also revealed that they paid $2,000 to individuals who promised to secure his release, but their efforts yielded no results. To this day, his whereabouts remain unknown.

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