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Moving Moment at Kurdish Rally in Nicosia – "Jin, Jîyan, Azadî"

Published January 22, 2026, 18:18
Moving Moment at Kurdish Rally in Nicosia – "Jin, Jîyan, Azadî"

During a recent Kurdish rally in Nicosia, women braided each other's hair as a show of solidarity and resistance, inspired by a video that surfaced from Syrian regime forces. The video showed a fighter holding the braid of a deceased Kurdish female fighter, showcasing brutality. The braid has become a symbol of strength and resistance for Kurdish women, and during the rally, they chanted the slogan “Jin, Jîyan, Azadî” (Woman, Life, Freedom). This act is a powerful statement against oppression and highlights the importance of women's participation in the fight for freedom.