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.

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