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Our World: Rojava: Syria's Secret Revolution

14/11/2014

Rojava: Syria's Secret Revolution

BBC News Channel - Our World, Rojava: Syria's Secret Revolution

Out of the chaos of Syria's civil war, Kurds have forged a mini-state .

Out of the chaos of Syria's civil war, Kurdish leftists have forged a mini-state run on communal lines. Our World has gained exclusive access.

Is the Middle East's newest country a territory called Rojava? Out of the chaos of Syria's civil war, mainly Kurdish leftists have forged a radical, egalitarian, multi-ethnic mini-state run on communal lines. But with ISIS jihadists attacking them at every opportunity - especially around the beleaguered city of Kobane, how long can this idealistic social experiment last? Our World has gained exclusive access to Rojava, from the frontlines to the politicians and refugee camps.

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