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Source: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/dont-betray-syrias-heroic-kurds-77914444?mod=opinion_lead_pos7
Don't Betray Syria's Heroic Kurds
(Wall Street Journal) Bernard-Henri Levy - The Kurds of Syria have been attacked, torn to pieces, humiliated and murdered by the Arab militias of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former jihadist who became the new master of Damascus, who is in the process of dismantling the autonomy that the Kurds managed to win inside their Syrian prison - at immense sacrifice. Failing to assist this people in danger would be a tragic mistake. The Syrian Kurds are an exception in a region too often addicted to criminal extremism. They are heartfelt friends of the West and of Israel. They believe in an enlightened, secular Islam compatible with freedom of conscience and civil equality. Their army includes battalions of women. The Kurds of Rojava were on the front line of the fight against ISIS 10 years ago. I witnessed it and made documentary films about them. Without their bravery, obstinacy and intelligence, knowledge of the terrain and tactical genius, the Islamic caliphate that had declared total war on the very idea of humanity would still be standing. The Kurds are loyal, steadfast, and heroic allies. History will judge us harshly if we abandon them. The writer is a philosopher and author of more than 45 books.