An Urgent Update From Syria

An update from Dave Eubank.

January 21, 2026

A Free Burma Rangers team is currently in Qamishli city in northern Syria, where thousands of Kurdish families have been displaced, many for the third time, after violent attacks from the Syrian government forces.

Now Hasakah, a gateway city to many Kurdish, Christian, and Yezidi areas, is being attacked. If this continues to escalate, it may mean the death of Kurds, Christians, and Yezidis who are living in Syria. These are the people who took it on themselves to fight ISIS on behalf of humanity, many of whom are dear friends.

This is not just a humanitarian situation for displaced people in northeastern Syria; there is a real risk of the people here facing slaughter. If this occurs, the humanitarian story will be a footnote to the violence and death that could be perpetrated on them.

Right now, many of the displaced families have no shelter and little to no food, with many children in urgent need. The team is reporting these needs and reaching out to friends and partners who can help provide clothing, food, and other needed aid.

Please pray for the safety of these families, for provision, and for a secure place for them to live.

A Ranger reports from the front line of the humanitarian crisis in Syria.