News Center – Regions across Abya Yala, especially Ecuador, are witnessing popular protests led by Indigenous peoples against neoliberal policies that have caused poverty and marginalization. These movements face extensive government repression amid demands for justice, education, healthcare, and the right to land and water.

Kongra Star in North and East Syria announced today, Tuesday, October 21, its support for the struggle of the women of Abya Yala. In a statement delivered by Rohilat Muslim, the head of the Education Committee of Kongra Star, the organization noted that the country is witnessing broad popular demonstrations led by Indigenous peoples, primarily the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE).

The statement read:

"From the heart of our borderless women’s struggle, we express our solidarity with the women and peoples of Abya Yala in their fight for life and dignity. We, in Kongra Star, raise our voices in support of the just national strike in Ecuador, responding to the call of our sisters and the Indigenous peoples of Abya Yala, and rejecting the repressive neoliberal policies that produce injustice, violence, and poverty."

The statement continued:

"From our position within the women’s resistance in North and East Syria, we closely follow the ongoing events in Imbabura, Quito, and other cities of Ecuador, where the state practices militarization and systematic repression against protesters—especially Indigenous peoples and women—who stand at the forefront defending life, land, justice, and dignity, facing oppression with courage and determination."

Kongra Star pointed out that “the policies of President Daniel Noboa’s government, including the deployment of thousands of soldiers, the encirclement of the capital, the control of hospitals and neighborhoods, and the denial of medical care, represent an assault on human rights and a form of state terrorism against peoples demanding their right to a free and dignified life.”

It further stated that “the call of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) for a national strike is not merely a protest, but a historical necessity in the face of hunger, exploitation, and environmental plunder. The marginalized peoples are not raising secondary issues; they are demanding fundamental rights—land, water, health, education, and food sovereignty.”

Kongra Star strongly condemned the mass arrests, the use of toxic gas against children, and the repression of communities rising to defend their rights:

"We consider these practices a disgrace and hold the Ecuadorian government fully responsible for the violations it is committing against peaceful demonstrators."

It saluted the struggle of the Kichwa and Karanki peoples and all Indigenous women who lead the front lines of resistance, embodying the true meaning of strength and dignity:

"Their resilience inspires us and reminds the world that revolution begins from the land, from the body, from mothers, and from women."

In conclusion, Kongra Star reaffirmed its commitment to stand beside the struggle of the women and peoples of Abya Yala:

"We call on the international community, feminist, democratic, and environmental organizations, and social movements around the world to raise their voices and intensify their efforts in solidarity with Ecuador and all peoples fighting for justice and freedom."