Ferhad Şamî
Ferhad Şamî | |
|---|---|
 Ferhad Şamî, spokesperson of the Syrian Democratic Forces | |
| Native name | فەرھاد شامی |
| Other name(s) | Farhad Shami, Farhad al-Shami |
| Born | 1 January 1986 Al-Darbasiyah, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria |
| Allegiance |   Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria |
| Service |  Syrian Democratic Forces |
| Rank | Spokesperson |
| Known for | Spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), military leader, Kurdish activist |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Kurdish activist and leader |
Ferhad Şamî (Sorani Kurdish: فەرھاد شامی), also known as Farhad Shami or Farhad al-Shami, is a Kurdish military leader and spokesperson.[1][2] He is a spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),[3] a Kurdish-led alliance of forces involved in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) and regional security challenges.[4][5][6]
Early life and background
[edit]Ferhad Şamî was born in 1986 in the city of Al-Dirbasiyah in the Al-Hasakah Governorate in northeastern Syria. Little is known about his early life, but he grew up in a region with a significant Kurdish population. Şamî holds a degree in media studies, having graduated from Damascus University in 2010.
Şamî's professional career began with his involvement in media work. He started as a reporter for outlets close to the Kurdish political movement, including the Firat News Agency and Hawar News Agency, both aligned with the Democratic Union Party (Syria) (PYD) and the broader Kurdish nationalist cause. His media work extended to being a correspondent for Rudaw and Ronahi TV, both significant Kurdish media organizations.
His leadership within the Kurdish forces of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and later his appointment as head of the media office for the SDF, brought him into the spotlight. Before his tenure as the SDF spokesperson, Şamî served as the head of the media office in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (Rojava), particularly overseeing the Jazira Region between 2015 and 2016.[7]
Military and political involvement
[edit]Farhad Shami became known as a strategic figure and spokesperson for the SDF during its campaigns against ISIS.[8] He has participated in multiple military operations and has consistently advocated for the defense of Kurdish regions against external threats, particularly from Turkey and rebel groups.[9]
In public statements, Shami has emphasized the need for continued vigilance against the resurgence of ISIS and stressed the importance of international trials for captured ISIS members to address ongoing instability in the region.[10] He has also criticized Turkey's military interventions in northern Syria, asserting that these operations undermine regional stability.[11]
Shami frequently discusses the security situation in key cities like Raqqa and Manbij, which remain hotspots for insurgent activity. He has described these areas as resilient against external threats due to the strength of local defense forces and alliances.[12]
In his public addresses, Shami often calls for regional solidarity and international cooperation to ensure the safety and stability of northern Syria.[13]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Mohammed, Heba (2022-01-26). "مفاوضات سجن غويران في الحسكة: فرار 200 من «الدولة» إلى البادية السورية مقابل إطلاق 23 من «قسد»". القدس العربي (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "غارة تركية على قاعدة للتحالف والجيش الأميركي: "تهديد لأهداف مشتركة" | الحرة". Alhurra (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Kurdistan24 (2023-09-29). "SDF carries out new operation against ISIS in Raqqa". Kurdistan24. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Kurdish-led SDF attracts more Arab fighters in Syria's Deir ez-Zor amid growing anti-ISIS campaign - ARA News". 2016-06-25. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "US sending arms to Kurdish-led SDF in Syria, Turkey's Erdogan outraged - ARA News". 2016-10-31. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Syrian Kurds Launch New Attempt to Prosecute Captured IS Foreign Fighters". Voice of America. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "من هو فرهاد شامي المدير الجديد لمكتب قسد الإعلامي؟" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "تعزيزات أمنية في شمال شرق سوريا غداة هجوم داعش". Rudaw Arabia (in Arabic). 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Mehmûd, Dewran (2024-04-07). "Berdevkê HSDê Ferhad Şamî bû mêhvanê Kanal8ê: Dewleta Tirk plan dike havîna bê êrîşî derdora Kobanî bike" (in Kurdish). Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Farhad Shami: Trial of ISIS members in an international court is vital to end crisis". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Farhad Shami: Turkish occupation state wants to create fake victories". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Farhad Shami: Enduring security operation achieved significant positive results". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Farhad Shami: 'We will defend our people and our region, let our people be sensitive'". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
