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Baran Sogut, a Sydney-based Kurdish community activist, was part of a delegation from Australia which, in September, visited the Democratic Autonoumous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES), the third of Syria liberated by Kurdish freedom fighters from the Bashar al-Assad dictatorship in the Rojava revolution of 2012 and over the following years from the brutal and reactionary Islamic State of Syria (ISIS). The delegation included Greens Senator David Shoebridge, the first Australian parliamentarian to visit NE Syria, as well as Kurdish Greens Inner West councillor Ismet Tashtan. Sogut spoke to Green Left's Peter Boyle about the gains and challenges of the Rojava revolution and in particular about his visit to Kobane, the city that was liberated from a siege by several Islamic fundamentalist militias in 2014–15. The Battle of Kobane was the turning point in an heroic struggle to defeat ISIS. We acknowledge that this video was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
Ayatollah Khamenei dismisses overtures from President Trump, a UN Report frames Israel's actions in Gaza as crimes against humanity. Israel carries out military strikes in Syria for security purposes. NE Syria signs an agreement with Al-Julani gov't.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.
The developing stories of 2025: shifting alliances in the Middle East, a weakened Iranian military, Christians at risk in NE Syria and mounting global anti-semitism. Analysis from Chris Mitchell, John Waage, Paul Strand and Julie Stahl.