Life is becoming increasingly difficult in Kobanê

2026-01-25 12:39:51


	 

	Gülistan Gülmüş

	 

	RIHA - Journalist Rebia Êto, reporting on the latest situation in Kobanê, emphasised that the biggest crisis currently is the shortage of medicines, calling on "The Kurdish people, all international organisations, civil society organisations and human rights organisations to act according to their roles and missions and to stand up."

	 

	Attacks by HTS and gangs affiliated with Turkey on Northern and Eastern Syria continue despite the ceasefire agreement. The gangs have been attacking Kobanê and its surrounding villages for about a week. In addition to the attacks, Kobanê has also suffered power, water and internet outages. The people of Kobanê have been victimised. The problem of electricity, water and internet outages continues in the city. One of the most significant problems that has arisen is health issues caused by weather conditions. Many people are suffering as a result of health problems.

	 

	Journalist Rebia Êto, who is covering the news in Kobanê, shared the latest situation in the city.

	 

	‘For seven days, there has been no water, no electricity, and no internet’

	 

	Rebia Êto, regarding the electricity, water, and internet problems that have been ongoing since the siege began, said, “Kobanê is going through a very difficult time. It is surrounded on three sides. For 7 days, there has been no water, no electricity, no internet. Gangs affiliated with the Turkish state and HTS jihadists want to continue their attacks. For 2 days, there has been silence on all three sides. Inside the city, the people are resisting in every way to protect both their land and their gains."

	 

	‘Despite all the adversity, there is a unique struggle’

	 

	Rebia Êto noted that the people who fled to Kobanê due to the attacks in Raqqa and Tabqa are facing serious problems, saying, “Another important issue that needs to be brought to people’s attention is that the people who fled here from the gangs in Tabqa and Raqqa are in a very difficult situation. They are struggling to find water and shelter; they want to find a warm place because the weather is cold, but they cannot find anywhere. Today, children are dying here in the city that was previously liberated from DAESH gangs. We, as journalists following the news, are also resisting here. We believe that the bread produced here will only last for 15 days, but despite all this, a unique struggle is being waged."

	 

	“Medicines are almost gone, there is hardly any left”

	 

	Rebia Êto emphasised that the biggest problem at this stage is the lack of medicines and made the following appeal: "Medicines in hospitals are almost gone, there is hardly any left. Children are particularly suffering. We want to send this message: the entire Kurdish people, all international organisations, civil society organisations, and human rights organisations must act according to their roles and missions and stand up. Life here is becoming increasingly difficult. This siege must be lifted.”