Heyva Sor a Kurd calls for a solution for displaced people in North-East Syria

In Rojava, tens of thousands of people remain displaced as a result of the violent campains against North-East Syrian regions. According to the Kurdish Red Crescent Heyva Sor a Kurd, more than 60,000 people are still living in temporary shelters and are unable to return to their homes.

The organization describes this as an ongoing displacement that has continued for years. “This wave is not a new displacement, but the continuation of suffering and coercion that has been ongoing since 2018,” said co-chair Dilgeş Îsa in Qamishlo. Many of the affected families have fled multiple times—from Afrin to Shehba, later to regions such as Raqqa and Tabqa, and now once again to northeastern Syria.

The development was triggered by the offensive launched in January by the Syrian transitional government and allied Turkish-backed militias against the autonomous administration areas. As a result of this escalation, many people were once again forced to leave their homes. They are now living in cities such as Heseke, Qamishlo, or Derik, often in schools, mosques, or emergency shelters.

The humanitarian situation is considered tense. “Families are facing a difficult humanitarian situation that continues to worsen,” the organization stated, noting that there is a lack of shelter, heating materials, food, clean water, and medical care, especially under winter conditions.

Heyva Sor a Kurd responded with extensive emergency aid, treating the injured, deploying mobile clinics and distributing aid supplies such as food, clothing, blankets, and medicines. Vulnerable groups were a particular focus. “Children, women, the elderly, and the sick are among the most affected segments of the population,” said Îsa. The youngest, in particular, received special support, including food and psychosocial care.

Despite these efforts, Heyva Sor a Kurd warns of a further deterioration of the situation. “The needs of the displaced are not limited to immediate humanitarian aid,” said Îsa. “What is required is a lasting solution that guarantees security and a life in dignity. Without such a perspective, the situation risks becoming entrenched—with long-term consequences for the affected people and the entire region.”