In a detailed statement, the organisers warn that the government led by Jolani has declared open war against the Revolution and the territories of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, following its public announcement on 13 January of plans to invade northeastern Syria.

According to the statement, attacks have spread from Aleppo to the Tishreen Dam, which has reportedly fallen under the control of armed groups. Tabqa is now controlled by Islamist forces, while Raqqa has also been invaded. Following the fall of Ayn Issa and Sirrin, the front line has reached Kobani, which is currently under attack. At the same time, armed groups are reportedly assaulting the Aqtan prison in Raqqa, where thousands of Islamic State detainees are held, with the aim of freeing them.

The statement notes that on 18 January a ceasefire was announced by the Jolani government and confirmed by the Syrian Democratic Forces, involving a withdrawal from Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor to east of Hassakah in order to limit civilian casualties. However, according to Riseup4Rojava Greece, the ceasefire was never implemented. Fighting reportedly continues along the Euphrates front, with ongoing attacks on Kobani and reports of war crimes in Raqqa, including femicides, executions and abductions.

The attacks are attributed to Islamist and jihadist groups operating as part of the Syrian Arab Army and described as being in direct contact with the Turkey and its intelligence services. The statement further claims that the Jolani government and the offensive are politically supported by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Israel. While the United States presents itself as a mediator, it is accused of seeking to strengthen its influence in Syria and the wider Middle East and of pressuring revolutionary forces into surrender.

According to the organisers, these developments amount to a declaration of war across all areas of northeastern Syria. The autonomous administration has declared general mobilisation, calling on the population to participate in defence efforts. The statement stresses that Raqqa, Kobani and other areas of the Revolution have a long history of resistance and of defeating the Islamic State, and that the same forces will prevail again.

The announcement concludes with a call to attend the mobilisation in Athens, under the slogan “Hands down from the revolutionary territories in northeastern Syria”, and dedicates the call to Deniz Çiya, who was killed while defending Aleppo.

The mobilization will take place on Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 15:00 at Syntagma Square.

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