Nikolaj Villumsen (@nvillumsen)
Nikolaj Villumsen (@nvillumsen)
RT @mutludc (Mutlu Civiroglu): Moments ago, I received a direct distress signal and video footage from local journalist Hevidar Herani inside #Kobani The Situation: Hevidar reports that #Kobane is now under total siege. • Blackout: Water and electricity have been cut. The internet was severed shortly before she managed to send this file. • The Threat: Extremist forces are closing in on the city center. This is a targeted campaign of revenge against the city that historically defeated #ISIS in 2014. • Humanitarian Crisis: Civilians, including children and the elderly, are trapped in darkness. Analysis: The vengeance against Kobani is palpable. The forces encircling the city are seeking to undo the symbolic and strategic victory the #Kurds achieved against global terrorism. By cutting off life support systems, they are weaponizing basic necessities against a population that stood as the world's frontline defense. The Call: Hevidar’s message to me was clear: "World Must Stand up for Kobani." This is a verified SOS. The international community must act before the 2014 massacres are repeated. #Syria
