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'People are tired and want to live in peace now'

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Umer Menla Yusif - pharmacist in Kobani

We discuss the current state of affairs in northeastern Syria, particularly in Kobani, with Umar Menla Yusif, a local pharmacist from Kobani. The ongoing threats from Turkey have left residents anxious. On the contrary, there is a sense of optimism among the population that the new government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime may bring peace to Syria, as the Syrian people are generally tired of conflicts and yearn for a peaceful life.


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By Mayada Kordy Khalil

Source: SBS



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We discuss the current state of affairs in northeastern Syria, particularly in Kobani, with Umar Menla Yusif, a local pharmacist from Kobani. The ongoing threats from Turkey have left residents anxious. On the contrary, there is a sense of optimism among the population that the new government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime may bring peace to Syria, as the Syrian people are generally tired of conflicts and yearn for a peaceful life.



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