Nesrin Abdullah
Nesrin Abdullah | |
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| Born | Al-Malikiyah, Syria |
| Occupation(s) | Militia commander, spokesperson |
| Known for | Commander and spokesperson for the Kurdish militia YPJ |
Nesrin Abdullah serves as both a commander and spokesperson for the Kurdish militia known as the YPJ based in Syria. She has been instrumental in conveying updates regarding the Kurdish and Syrian Democratic Forces campaigns aimed at freeing Raqqa from the control of the ISIS. Originating from Al-Malikiyah, Abdullah became active in women's defense organizations in 2011 and officially announced the formation of the YPJ in April 2013.
In 2015, she participated in a delegation representing the YPG/J that engaged with French President François Hollande, underscoring her involvement in international diplomatic efforts. While visiting Italy as part of a Kurdish delegation, she publicly accused Turkey of complicity in the 2014 ISIS massacre in Kobanê, highlighting ongoing regional political conflicts.
In a June 2015 interview with the Italian newspaper Il manifesto, Abdullah characterized the YPJ as fighters dedicated to revolutionary ideals and gender equality, emphasizing their political convictions and strong bonds with fellow combatants as both comrades and allies.