Life in Jarablus back to normal after Daesh terror eliminated


Life in Jarablus has gradually returned to normal, after the Free Syrian Army, in cooperation with the Turkish military, liberated the northern Syrian town from Daesh terrorists on Aug. 24.

Nearly all of the landmines placed by Daesh have been destroyed by Turkish security forces and peace and security has been established in the town. In addition, the water and electricity problems of the town have also been resolved shortly after its liberation.

The support of the Turkish government in the re-establishment of peace and order in Jarablus played a crucial role. Along with basic human needs being provided to the locals, many schools and hospitals were also restored and reopened in the town.

The population of Jarablus increased from 3,500 to approximately 35,000 people after Turkish-backed forces liberated the city from Daesh.

Drinking water and electricity in the province was provided by Turkey's southeastern Gaziantep municipality soon after the town's liberation. Schools in Jarablus, rebuilt by the Turkish government, also started to operate after a three-year break due to the war.Shopping centers, restaurants, bakeries and even jewelry shops are currently serving Syrians in Jarablus.

"Our business is doing well," Muslum Ali, owner of a jewelry shop in Jarablus, told reporters last month. "It's good enough for us to be in our motherland."

Hundreds of people who fled from Manbij, which is under the control of the PKK terrorist group's Syrian affiliate the Democratic Union Party (PYD), have found shelter in Jarablus as well.

Mustafa Jamal, who came to Jarablus from Manbij, said that he had to flee due to PYD violence.

"I had to take my children and flee. PYD terrorists used to come every day to my farm and take what they wanted forcibly. They always threatened me," Jamal asserted.

Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that the PYD has been cutting off electricity in Jarablus. Some locals said that the infrastructure in Jarablus cannot always supply the electricity provided by Turkey.