
Arin Mirkan
Arin Mirkan was a celebrated YPJ fighter known for her heroic actions during the battle against the Islamic State in Kobani. She gained posthumous fame for sacrificing herself to avoid capture by the enemy, symbolizing the bravery and determination of women in the fight for freedom in Syria. A statue memorializing her stands in Kobani as a tribute to her legacy and the struggle for women's rights.
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Arin Mirkan was a YPJ fighter who blew herself up to avoid being captured by Islamic State.
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