Kino Gabriel

Kino Gabriel
Kino Gabriel during a press conference (center)
Born
Syria
Allegiance SDF
BranchSyriac Military Council
RankSpokesperson
Known forSpokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces, involvement in the Syrian Civil War and War against ISIS
Conflicts

Kino Gabriel is an Assyrian-Syriac military and political figure who has been associated with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He has served as a spokesperson for the SDF, a coalition active in the Syrian Civil War and operations against the Islamic State (ISIS).[1]

Early life and background

Kino Gabriel is of Syriac Christian heritage. He has been involved with the Syriac Military Council, a group within the SDF that represents the Syriac community.[2][3]

Role in the Syrian Democratic Forces

As a spokesperson for the SDF, Gabriel has provided updates on military operations against ISIS and highlighted security challenges in areas like Al-Hol Camp.[4][1] He has also addressed international forums, discussing the impact of external military operations, including those conducted by Turkey, on northern Syria.[5][3]

In 2018, Gabriel commented on potential SDF reinforcements to Afrin during Turkish military operations in the area, citing concerns for civilian safety.[6] His statements have focused on the challenges of maintaining regional security and addressing humanitarian needs.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "The Islamic State Is Defeated, but Not Destroyed". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. ^ "Syrian Christian Militia Leader Draws Tactics from Kobani". Voice of America. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  3. ^ a b "Syriac military figure Kino Gabriel emphasizes collective resistance". Rudaw. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  4. ^ "Syria: SDF announces new phase of security operations in Al-Hol camp". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  5. ^ "Kino Gabriel urges global support to end Turkish attacks on North and East Syria". Syriac Press. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  6. ^ "US-backed SDF says it may send reinforcements to Syria's Afrin". Reuters. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
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