Heyva Sor a Kurd, despite obstacles, in the massacre areas

2025-09-04 12:52:18


	 

	Derya Ren

	 

	NEWS CENTER - Commenting on the aid provided to the region following the massacres in Syria's coastal cities and Suwayda, Heyva Sor a Kurd Co-Chair Hediye Abdula stated that they provided basic food supplies, medicines used in the treatment of cancer patients, and scholarship support for students.

	 

	The interim Damascus government, established in December to replace the collapsed Baath regime, has been directly or indirectly attacking the different groups living in Syria since it came to power. In mid-February, attacks were launched against the Alawites living in the coastal areas of Syria. Hundreds of people were killed in the attacks, and dozens, including women, were kidnapped. Although the Autonomous Administration called for an end to the attacks in response to the massacre, the interim government turned a deaf ear to the calls.

	 

	Following the subsequent developments and the stance taken by the Autonomous Administration, the SDF and the interim Damascus government signed the March 10 agreement. According to the signed agreement, differences would be respected and effective investigations into the attacks would be carried out. However, instead of complying with the agreement, the interim Damascus government began massacres in Suwayda, where Druze people live in large numbers, in recent months.

	 

	The interim government does not allow humanitarian aid to enter areas where massacres have taken place. The aid provided by Heyva Sor a Kurd, an organization operating particularly in northern and eastern Syria, continues to be blocked. Despite all the obstacles, however, Heyva Sor a Kurd has managed to deliver aid to the region under a different organization's name.

	 

	Heyva Sor a Kurd Co-Chair Hediye Abdula told our agency that the organization continues its work despite the obstacles posed by the interim government in Damascus.

	 

	Heyva Sor's work

	 

	Hediye Abdula noted that Heyva Sor a Kurd began its work in 2012 and said that it has centers in North and East Syria. Stating that they have approximately 60 ambulances, Hediye Abdula said, "Heyva Sor a Kurd continues its work 24/7. Heyva Sor carries out its work not only during times of war but also during times of natural disasters. Heyva Sor operates according to Red Cross rules. Sometimes we even respond to traffic accidents. We also have services that treat patients. We have a hospital that specializes in burn treatment and oncology. At this hospital, we serve cancer patients and patients undergoing burn treatment."

	 

	'In the initial phase, we sent 12 trucks of aid'

	 

	Hediye Abdula added that, when the massacre occurred in the coastal cities, they attempted to deliver an additional 12 trucks filled with food and cleaning supplies. “However, they did not allow Heyva Sor a Kurd's aid to reach the area. Because of this, we sent aid under the name Mesopotamia. They did not allow any aid bearing the Heyva Sor logo to reach the coastal regions. We removed our logo and somehow managed to send the aid to the coastal regions. As an aid organization, we were determined to deliver the aid no matter what. We removed our logo and delivered the aid. We also delivered aid to 65 coastal villages. We sent 3,000 vehicles' worth of aid to Raqqa for delivery to the coastal regions. However, massacres began in Suwayda, and the shipments were not allowed to reach the coastal areas."

	 

	Not just basic food supplies, but multifaceted aid in Suwayda

	 

	Hediye Abdula, who noted that Heyva Sor went to the region immediately after the massacres in Suwayda, went on to say: "There is currently a major siege in the city. We provided food aid to the region to prevent food shortages. Our aid to Suwayda was obstructed, but we still delivered the aid to the region through different organizations. Many documents were not officially given to us, which caused delays in the aid. The aid we sent was distributed in Suwayda. After the aid was distributed, many Suwayda residents began volunteering at Heyva Sor. Meanwhile, we provided fuel and water aid to farmers living in the villages of Suwayda. We provided scholarship aid to many students whose families live in Suwayda but who themselves study in different cities."

	 

	Work is also being done on cancer treatment

	 

	Hediye Abdula pointed out that they also have initiatives for patients living in Suwayda who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment, saying, "As is well known, chemotherapy needs to be administered at certain intervals. However, we have also taken action for patients who cannot access chemotherapy drugs due to the conflicts in the city. We contacted the Emela Center, and now the drugs can be obtained from there. In addition, we have provided financial assistance to citizens in poor financial circumstances."

	 

	Support from the Autonomous Administration

	 

	Hediye Abdula stated that Heyva Sor a Kurd is carrying out its work in Northern and Eastern Syria without encountering any problems, concluding with the following remarks: "The Syrian government is not providing us with the documents we requested for the official recognition of our organization. However, no matter what happens, we will stand in solidarity with our people. Following the massacres in the coastal areas and Suwayda, the Autonomous Administration provided support to Heyva Sor for the aid sent to the region. Similarly, human rights organizations in Italy, France, and occasionally Germany also support us."