Our call to the international community on the urgent humanitarian crisis in Kobani.
To the United Nations, the European Union, the Council of Europe, National Parliaments, Government Leaders, and International Human Rights Organizations;
We are issuing this desperate appeal to stop the deaths in Kobani. Reports from journalists on the ground, now corroborated by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), indicate that the situation has escalated from a crisis to a deadly catastrophe. Local sources report that conditions are now more dangerous than even the darkest days of the ISIS era.
The Ongoing Tragedy:
Heartbreaking Loss of Life: The lack of fuel and heating has begun to claim lives. Local sources have confirmed that on January 24, four children froze to death due to the extreme cold and lack of shelter. This tragedy is a direct result of the blockade that prevents fuel and aid from entering.Siege and Infrastructure Collapse: Approximately 500,000 civilians are trapped. There is a total blackout; water and electricity are cut off. Access to electricity is limited to 1-2 hours via generators for the very few who can find fuel.Surge in Internal Displacement: As confirmed by SOHR, intensified attacks have triggered a rising wave of internal displacement, forcing families into even more precarious conditions.Malnutrition and Health Crisis: Pharmacies are empty, and there is a critical shortage of flour, food, and medicine. SOHR highlights a severe risk of malnutrition, particularly among infants and children.Vulnerability of Women and Children: The collapse of support mechanisms has exacerbated psychological pressures. SOHR specifically warns of increased protection risks for women and girls in this chaotic environment.
SOHR’s Assessment: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has officially warned that Kobani faces a "humanitarian crisis of catastrophic dimensions," putting thousands of lives at imminent risk. They have called on all parties to adhere to International Humanitarian Law.
Our Urgent Call to Action:
To prevent more children from freezing to death or dying of starvation, we call upon the international community, parliaments, and world leaders to:
Establish an Immediate Humanitarian Corridor: The blockade must be lifted NOW to allow the entry of heating fuel, warm clothing, flour, baby formula, and clean water.
Launch Emergency Air Drops: If a land corridor continues to be blocked, urgent humanitarian aid must be delivered via air drops. The international community must organize an air bridge to supply the besieged population immediately.
Enforce International Humanitarian Law: Exert diplomatic pressure to ensure all parties respect the ceasefire and protect civilians.
Provide Energy for Vital Facilities: Fuel must be urgently supplied to operate hospitals, bakeries, and water stations.
Open the Suruç Border Crossing: To facilitate logistical aid and medical evacuations.
We urge the world to look to Kobani and act before the death toll rises any further. Silence is complicity.
Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party)
24 January 2026