News: Renewed fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces threatens the autonomy of the Rojava region in northeastern Syria.
About Rojava Region
- Rojava region (meaning “West” in Kurdish) refers to a de facto Kurdish autonomous region in northern and northeastern Syria.
- The region lies along the Euphrates basin and includes major oil- and gas-rich areas of eastern Syria.
- Major Regions: It covers parts of Hasakah, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Aleppo, including the Kobane region.
- Boundary
- Türkiye lies to the north.
- Iraq’s Kurdistan Region lies to the east.
- Syrian government–controlled areas lie to the west and south.
- Climate: The climate is generally arid, marked by hot summers and cold winters, which supports wheat cultivation in fertile river plains.
- Topography: The region is dominated by mostly flat, arid to semi-arid plains and steppe lands, forming part of the broader Fertile Crescent zone.
- Mountains: Although largely flat, the region includes the Mount Abdulaziz (also known as Mount Kezwan) range in the Hasakah area.
- Rivers: Rojava lies between the Tigris River in the east and the Euphrates River system, with the Khabur River as an important tributary supporting agriculture.
