While Turkish security forces look on from across the border as the Islamic State continues its onslaught against Kobani, a group of Turkish activists have crossed the border to support the Kurds, writes Brian Whelan.
They call themselves Devrimci Anarsist Faaliyet (Revolutionary Anarchist Action), and their members were on the barricades last year when major protests erupted around Taksim Square and Gezi park in Istanbul.
Speaking to Channel 4 News, the group reveals it has visited Kobani on three occasions, bypassing Turkish border guards and helping Kurdish refugees to escape into Turkey.
We were part of the resistance that started in Taksim and Gezi park. Turkish anarchist spokesperson
"The most important task was to help civilians from Kobani to pass through the border. After that we supported immigrants for transportation, setting up tents, organising the distribution of materials sent in solidarity," one group member explained.
"We were part of the resistance that started in Taksim Gezi park. We were part of the resistance against police violence, against state terrorism and in the direct democracy experience afterwards."
"After Taksim Square was occupied, we have actively participated in resistance along the barricades and behind the barricades. However we have to make this clear: we are not only in the streets when the turmoil in society is high."
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