Kobani: A Small Town That Became a Kurdish Symbol

Name: Kobani A Small Town That Became a Kurdish Symbol
Uploaded: 2026-01-21 04:24:39
Duration: 83 s
Description: The Kurdish-majority Kobani is more than a city. It's the border town that withstood IS and became a global symbol of Kurdish unity.

The Syrian city of Kobani, located on the Turkish border, is far more than a geographic location; it is a profound symbol of cross-border Kurdish national unity and resistance.

It gained global prominence in 2014 when it withstood a devastating months-long siege by the Islamic State (IS), with local Kurdish fighters managing to break the siege and defeat the terrorist group, shattering the myth of IS’ invincibility and marking a pivotal moment for Kurdish identity and pride.

This historic defense also witnessed the first open military coordination between Syrian and Iraqi Kurds, as Peshmerga forces from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq crossed the border to aid the city, supported by US-led coalition airstrikes.

For the Kurdish people, Kobani represents a fortress that proved their ability to defend their existence and rights, and today, it remains a non-negotiable cornerstone in any discussions about the future of Kurdish political rights and autonomy in a post-conflict Syria.

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