IFIR-Eng The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees
Subject: Urgent Appeal for Sheikh Maqsood, Ashrafieh, and Kobani
The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR) is deeply alarmed by the dangerous situation facing the Kurdish people in Syria (Rojava). We strongly condemn the forced displacement of more than 155,000 Kurdish civilians from the Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafieh neighbourhoods in Aleppo.
These families have been forced to flee their homes due to attacks and heavy pressure. Furthermore, we are very concerned about the ongoing siege of Kobani. The city is surrounded, and the people are living under a strict blockade.
Urgent Need for Aid
The people in these areas and across Rojava are facing a humanitarian disaster. They are in desperate need of help to survive. We specifically appeal for the immediate provision of:
• Medicine for the sick and wounded.
• Tents for those who have lost their homes.
• Bedding and blankets to protect against the cold.
• Kerosene (heating oil) for heating and cooking.
The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees declares the following:
1. We stand in full solidarity with the displaced people of Sheikh Maqsood, Ashrafieh, and Kobani.
2. We call on the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to break their silence and act immediately.
3. The blockade on Kobani must be lifted instantly to allow these essential supplies to reach the people.
4. Forcing people to become refugees and displacing them from their land is a violation of human rights.
The world must not ignore this tragedy. We demand immediate protection and support for the civilians in these areas.
International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR)
24/1/2026
