| Asayish (Asayiş) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2012-present |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Kurdish Self-Administration |
| Type | Light infantry (militia) |
| Role | Security and policing |
| Size | 4,000 (October 2013 claim)[1] |
| Engagements | Syrian civil war |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Hasim Muhammad[1] |
The Asayiş or Asayish (Arabic language: الأسايش, Kurdish for security[2]) is the official security organisation of the autonomous administration in Syrian Kurdistan. It was formed during the Syrian Civil War to police areas controlled by the Kurdish Supreme Committee.
See also[]
- Asayish (Kurdistan Regional Government)
- People's Protection Units (YPG)
- Sutoro
- List of armed groups in the Syrian Civil War
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kurds Build Bridges At Last". Inter Press Service. 13 October 2013. http://www.iede.co.uk/news/2013_3209/kurds-build-bridges-last. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ Miller, Judith (1993-01-03). "Iraq Accused: A Case of Genocide". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE7DC1131F930A35752C0A965958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=8. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
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