40 reactions to announcement of defeat of ISIS in Sryia
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The defeat of ISIS was announced by the US on March 22 and by the SDF on March 23. Syrian Democratic Forces declare total elimination of so-called caliphate and %100 territorial defeat of ISIS. On this unique day, we commemorate thousands of martyrs whose efforts made the victory possible. #SDFDefeatedISIS — Mustafa Bali (@mustefabali) March 23, 2019 The following is a roundup of reactions: Maj. Gen Ghika: “The end of the so-called physical caliphate does not signal the end of the campaign, the Coalition remains committed to the enduring defeat of Daesh and building the capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces.” SDF statement SDF Statement to Public Opinion about Defeating ISIS and Destructing the ‘Caliphate’ https://t.co/BCGexhIN4W pic.twitter.com/7oVb0dvZjd — Mutlu Civiroglu (@mutludc) March 23, 2019 Coalition Read the press release from @CJTFOIR following the liberation of the remaining territory previously held by Daesh in Syria. #CoalitionUnity https://t.co/6LLNbF1Y0i — The Global Coalition (@coalition) March 23, 2019 More Coalition “The end of the so called physical caliphate is a historic military accomplishment that brought together the largest Coalition in history, but the fight against Daesh and violent extremism is far from over.” – LG Paul LaCamera, CJTF-OIR commanding general https://t.co/1njsyDBUQt — Inherent Resolve (@CJTFOIR) March 23, 2019 Lindsey Graham Baghouz, the last stronghold of ISIS, has fallen. Great job by the American military and our SDF allies. Well done President @realdonaldtrump for allowing the military to take the gloves off to destroy the territorial Caliphate.https://t.co/eNiwMsp9hm — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 23, 2019 Germany “Despite this success, ISIS continues to pose a serious threat. The mission of the @coalition has not yet been accomplished, because the inhuman ideology of ISIS has not been fully vanquished. We must continue to take a firm stand against hatred and terrorism.” — GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) March 23, 2019 Rukmini Callimachi “I rushed to Syria on Jan. 28, thinking the last village under ISIS rule was about to fall. I stayed there for 3 weeks, waiting for a place the size of Central Park to be liberated. It took 2 months. Finally today, the SDF announced they had retaken Baghuz:” I rushed to Syria on Jan. 28, thinking the last village under ISIS rule was about to fall. I stayed there for 3 weeks, waiting for a place the size of Central Park to be liberated. It took 2 months. Finally today, the SDF announced they had retaken Baghuz: https://t.co/GyV92PMcVu — Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) March 23, 2019 France The Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that the last bastion of Isis has fallen. I pay tribute to our partners and to the armies of the international coalition, of which France is a member. They fought the terrorists with determination, for our security. https://t.co/2GjO30khjC — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 23, 2019 Jenan Moussa “On a day like this, it’s necessary to remember those who fought ISIS & paid the ultimate price. Here a powerful pic (don’t know who took it) of The Martyrs’ Cemetery in Kobani.” On a day like this, it’s necessary to remember those who fought ISIS & paid the ultimate price. Here a powerful pic (don’t know who took it) of The Martyrs’ Cemetery in Kobani. @akhbar pic.twitter.com/YzjUUSoDJR — Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) March 23, 2019 Mahmoud Othman The astounding victory for the #SDF over #ISIS proves that they are the key force to fight terror. The victory came at a high sacrifice by the brave women and men of SDF. The international community should include them as a key part of any future arrangement for #Syria. #Rojava pic.twitter.com/JRQZKg2quF — Dr. Mahmoud Othman (@Drmahmoudothman) March 23, 2019 Josie Ensor “Victory came at a high cost for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). They suggest here they lost 11,000 fighters and more than 21,000 were injured in the battle against ISIS” Victory came at a high cost for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). They suggest here they lost 11,000 fighters and more than 21,000 were injured in the battle against ISIS pic.twitter.com/IYbqRnaao2 — Josie Ensor (@Josiensor) March 23, 2019 Shervan Darwish Faisal Abu Laila … Adnan Abu Amjad and all our righteous martyrs … Let your soul rest in peace. Your comrades will continue the march and the duty pic.twitter.com/Z8AbQpiQeP — Shervan Derwish (@shervanderwish) March 23, 2019 Yazda’s Murad Our love and respect to the SDF for their historic role. Today they replaced ISIS black evil with a wonderful Kurdish Music!! https://t.co/icvSpukKv2 — Murad Ismael (@murad_ismael) March 23, 2019 Some details from the ceremony. Brett McGurk: “Congratulations to the #SDF for this remarkable & historic achievement. This diverse force of Arabs, Kurds, and Christians did the hard fighting & suffered thousands of casualties over four difficult years, pursuing #ISIS town-to-town, block-by-block.” The battle took 1,737 days – four times longer than liberation of western Europe from Nazis. It took 100,000 bombs, two national armies, bands of militias, might of the US, UK and French air forces and coalition of 70 countries to defeat the jihadists https://t.co/4svx9MpBVz — Josie Ensor (@Josiensor) March 23, 2019 Josie Ensor: “The battle took 1,737 days – four times longer than liberation of western Europe from Nazis. It took 100,000 bombs, two national armies, bands of militias, might of the US, UK and French air forces and coalition of 70 countries to defeat the jihadists” Hassan Hassan: “Syria owes a *great* deal of gratitude to the men & women of the Syrian Democratic Forces. The SDF should be seen as work in progress, a decentralization & democratic project that needs to succeed.” Many won’t like it but I’ll say it: Syria owes a *great* deal of gratitude to the men & women of the Syrian Democratic Forces. The SDF should be seen as work in progress, a decentralization & democratic project that needs to succeed. pic.twitter.com/Vfae0MbkGR — Hassan Hassan (@hxhassan) March 23, 2019 Yazidi account on Twitter: “Lets congratulate the brave women & men who destroyed the Islamic State. After 1000s of deaths of innocent civilians & 1000s of Yazidi women & girls who were kidnapped & still missing. ISIS, finally, has been defeated militarily in #Syria, but not completely in terms or ideology.” Jonathan Schanzer of FDD Islamic State is no longer a state. Yet the problem persists. There will be another incarnation. And another. It doesn’t matter what the next group calls itself, or where it is based. Like it or not, the ideology of jihadism lives. And we haven’t figured out how to defeat it. — Jonathan Schanzer (@JSchanzer) March 23, 2019 Pompeo The territory ISIS once held in Iraq and Syria has been liberated. We congratulate the US military, SDF, and the @coalition on this incredible achievement. There is much work left to do to ensure the threat from radical Islamic terrorism is fully and finally defeated. #DefeatISIS — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 23, 2019 Hassoun Mazen: “ISIS has remained inside my head. For years, I have had a recurring nightmare: I am back in Raqqa, with the group hunting the city to find me. For me, the end of ISIS is the end of my nightmares.” Donald Trump Jr. ISIS defeated! A really big deal. This is what happens when you let the guys in the field do what is needed to win rather than let Obama’s lawyer bureaucrats in DC call the shots. We’ve now understand full well how incompetent those bureaucrats really were on many levels. https://t.co/NdWPc5bHq4 — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 23, 2019 Charlie Kirk wonders what would have been had Obama still been in charge. Karl Sharro Isis is Isisn’t now — Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) March 24, 2019 International Volunteers The #SDF and the @coalition have achieved something great together, a third of Syria has been liberated of #ISIS oppression and now Kurds, Arabs, Turkmens, Assyrians, Christian and Muslim are living together in peace after uniting to defend their homeland against terrorism #Syria https://t.co/vYfIxt9ooY — International Volunteers Report (@VolunteerReport) March 23, 2019 Asra Nomani “As a Muslim feminist , this brings joy to my : the fall of the Islamic State. Let us remember too many who lost their lives & innocence fighting ISIS. Now let us end the ideology of Muslim supremacy & Islamist extremism. May peace, secular gov of” Liz Sly: “I wish I could say this is the last time we will ever write about ISIS. But it’s a huge moment, to be relished by its victims & by those who fought bravely to defeat it. Our take on the demise of the caliphate,” Louisa Loveluck: “An announcement that the Islamic State’s caliphate has finally been defeated would be hugely significant. But the battle against the group isn’t over by a long way.” The ‘caliphate’ is no more. But the Islamic State isn’t finished yet. By @LizSly & @leloveluck https://t.co/dVBIqvOELP — Hassan Hassan (@hxhassan) March 23, 2019 William Roebuck: “We will continue to support our allies to ensure the region and the defeat of the threat of ISIS”. William Roebuck, senior US diplomat Turkish Presidency: “The era of ambivalent attitude toward terrorist organizations must come to an end” John Bolton: “Not long ago, ISIS controlled a vast amount of territory in the Middle East—we have now defeated its “caliphate.” The U.S. will continue to closely monitor the remnants of ISIS and continue to work alongside our Coalition partners to prevent any resurgence.” Theresa May: “The liberation of the last Daesh-held territory wouldn’t have been possible without the immense courage of UK military and our allies. We will continue to do what is necessary to protect the British people, our Allies and partners from the threat Daesh poses.” Michael Weiss: “Has ISIS been defeated? Nope. Losing territory doesn’t mean it’s still not a lethal and well-equipped terrorist insurgency. It’s mounted a serious comeback in Iraq already:” Richard Hall “Does this mean Isis is defeated once and for all? Absolutely not. Dummy’s guide to the end of the caliphate here:” Dilar Dirik “Baghouz. The grandchildren of Kawa the Blacksmith defeated ISIS and lit the ancient fire of Newroz on top of the mountains and hills in the country. “The tyranny is over!”, the women and men chant as they join the line dances of liberation. Newroz pîroz be!” Wladimir Van Wilgenburg Now that ISIS is militarily defeated in Baghouz, the SDF says the next phase will start: the battle against sleeper cells. Here is my extensive analysis on the sleeper cell threat in all of northeastern Syria for @MidEast_Center https://t.co/l3Awk2Jzu0 — Wladimir (@vvanwilgenburg) March 23, 2019 Nervana Mahmoud; “Yes, I know that #ISIS as a group is far from defeated, but as state it is. Let’s share the bitter sweet taste of victory with those brave fighters.” Lawk Ghafuri “Now after #ISIS is officially defeated in #Iraq & #Syria we need to raise our voices & fight to bring those ISIS members who are responsible of displacing, executing, murdering & sexually abusing civilians to face justice & punish them hard. It is time to confront them in courts.” Quentin Sommerville “At least 6,000 Kurds and 2,000 Arab fighters died fighting IS in Syria. A momentous and hard fought victory that follows the group’s territorial defeat in Iraq at the end of 2017. The Islamic State group is still a threat. Beyond what remained of their caliphate, the fight against the group continues.” Jane Arraf: Celebration in #Rojava, #Syria for defeat of #ISIS territorial caliphate in last stand by US-backed #Kurdish forces in #Baghouz . No one here though thinks ISIS is gone. pic.twitter.com/CuorpILGJr — jane arraf (@janearraf) March 23, 2019 Tragically a driver with an NBC team was killed by an IED. “Muhamad Jumaa Alo, the driver who martyred today in #Baghouz out mine exploded at his car, other members of the team who were with him in the same vehicle were injured but all are fine.” Mahmour Sheikh Ibrahim: “Isis geography has done and also officially but a lot of work still need to be done” Diliman Abdulkader: “Congratulations to the SDF for defeating the Caliphate. 11,000 fighters lost their lives. 21,000 fighters injured.” Seth J. Frantzman: “Thread: I’d like to be tweeting more about the defeat of ISIS after four years intensely covering this war; but I feel a bit of need to collect my thoughts. I want to understand what we’ve been though and what comes next. And to pause for all the victims.” Thread: I’d like to be tweeting more about the defeat of ISIS after four years intensely covering this war; but I feel a bit of need to collect my thoughts. I want to understand what we’ve been though and what comes next. And to pause for all the victims. #AfterISIS — Seth Frantzman (@sfrantzman) March 23, 2019 Lindsey Hilsum: “The wreckage of human souls: Our @Channel4News report on the end of the Caliphate.” |