VOICED : Fight IS start revolution: Why foreigners join Syria Kurds

A 27-year-old British citizen, captivated by the Kurdish autonomous administration in northern Syria, decided to stay and volunteer with the YPG. She documented the battle for Raqqa, joining other foreign fighters drawn to Rojava by the fight against jihadists and the allure of direct democracy. The Kurdish Arab forces continue to advance towards Raqqa, facing a long and deadly conflict.

What motivated the 27-year-old British citizen to stay in the Kurdish areas?

• The opportunity to study politics in Sweden

• The chance to live in a revolutionary environment

• The desire to travel across northern Syria

• The need to escape from Sweden

What is the primary goal of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in the context of this video?

• To negotiate peace with the Islamic State

• To promote tourism in northern Syria

• To retake Raqqa from the Islamic State

• To establish a new government in Sweden

What role did the British citizen take on after spending time on the frontline?

• She returned to Sweden

• She became a language teacher

• She joined the media team to document the battle

• She led the YPG forces

What are some reasons foreign volunteers are drawn to Rojava?

• To learn the Kurdish language

• To experience direct democracy and fight ISIS

• To escape from their home countries

• To become professional soldiers

What is the current situation of the Kurdish Arab forces as described in the video?

• They have successfully captured Raqqa

• They are advancing towards Raqqa but face a long and deadly fight

• They have retreated from Raqqa

• They are negotiating a peace treaty