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In those dark moments, amidst the sounds of shelling, journalist Akid Roj wrote his final message, defying death.
Here I am, writing my final words to you from the heart of the battle, amidst the roar of the bombardment that ravages everything around me. I write to you of heroism yet to be recorded in books, and of a steadfastness witnessed only by those who were here, on our sacred land that has always been the source of our strength and hope. The resistance in Afrin and its mountains, in Shahba and its camps, and now at the Tishrin Dam, embodies the highest ideals of patience and determination. I will forever remember every moment, every heartbeat, and every glance in the eyes of our heroes who fought to keep our dream alive.
But amidst this darkness, there is a light in the heart of every resistance fighter, a flame of hope that will never be extinguished. Yes, I may not live to see victory myself, but I believe that my city of Afrin will be liberated one day. Afrin, whose history is marked by civilization and dignity, and which has witnessed the most sublime forms of resistance against the most oppressive forces. From here, from the land of the dam, I say to you: Do not despair, do not let despair creep into your hearts, for victory is inevitable.
I dream On the day Afrin returns to the embrace of its people, its streets will once again be filled with joy and hope, as they were in its beautiful days. I hope its children will return to play in its alleys without fear, and that the sun of freedom will shine upon its mountains, dispelling the darkness of occupation. Afrin, which I have loved with all my heart and which has always been my source of inspiration, will never be broken, no matter how long it takes.
But the hope for liberation stems not only from our strength in resistance, but also from the thought of Leader Abdullah Öcalan, who taught us what freedom truly is, how to resist tyranny, and how to break oppression. From his thought, we learned that freedom is not merely a slogan, but an energy that resides deep within us. Through his vision, we know that victory will not come as easily as some believe, but it will be achieved through an unwavering will.
My faith in the strength of the freedom fighters who have carried the message of Leader Öcalan, and through whose hands the doors of victory will open, remains unshaken. These fighters, whose souls are intertwined with the ideals of freedom and courage, are the ones who will write the history of Kurdistan and Afrin. It is their resolve that will pave our way back.
I write to you with the certainty that hope still beats in the hearts of those who believe in life and freedom—in the hearts of my mother, my father, my sisters, my friends, and my people. You, the heroes who will carry the banner of liberation, you are the ones who will write the end of this dark chapter. I know that you will bring light to Kurdistan and to Afrin, and you will fulfill our dream of return and dignity.
To our struggling people, I urge you to remain steadfast—and never lose sight of your goal, no matter the sacrifices. Kurdistan deserves it, and Afrin, its land, and its olive trees deserve it. For eight years, we have struggled, and we can struggle and resist even more for every inch of this sacred land on which our fighters, men, women, and children have fallen. Your resistance will remain an inspiration for generations to come.
My friends, I have not only been a journalist, but a witness to history, and I will remain so until my last breath. I wish I could live to see Afrin liberated, but even if I am not granted this honor, I am at peace. "You, you are the ones who will achieve this great victory."