Dani Ellis

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Engineer, Photographer, North-East Syria / Rojava volunteer

The era of tyranny is over Today we turn the page on the past and open the door of hope to unify the efforts of Syrians towards a better future based on justice and democracy. Let us stop the shooting and make dialogue the basis for peace and construction.
The view out of a car window while driving from Hasaka to Til Temir.
The Eastern cliffs of Bressay, Shetland Islands. Looking over the North Sea towards Norway at sunrise.
Final frame from the BBC's documentary "Life at 50˚": "In a statement, the Turkish government told the BBC: Legitimising 'Rojava' and a 'Kurdish homeland' violates UN resolutions on Syrian territorial integrity and won't contribute to a peaceful future."
Satellite image of the border between Syria and Turkey, clearly showing that North of the border, where the Euphrates river has been dammed, land has been extensively irrigated, severely constricting supply to Syria in the South.
Penultimate frame from the BBC's documentary "Life at 50˚": "In a statement, the Turkish government told the BBC: Poor water management has contributed to water shortages."
Frame from BBC's documentary "Life at 50˚" showing a statement from the Turkish government, saying: "In a statement, the Turkish government told the BBC: It has a right to self-defence against the PKK, which militarises civilian facilities. Turkey follows international humanitarian law & puts civilian safety first."
Sunset over the Southern end of Mount Qereçox in North East Syria / Rojava
Central Raqqa in 2018, just over a year after ISIS were defeated in their capital city. Life has returned to a now bustling city despite many of the buildings having been seriously damaged or destroyed.
A young woman holds her little sister up to enjoy the view of the sunset, atop a block of flats in Raqqa, Syria.
US Army M2 Bradley driving past a petrol station near Dêrik, Syria
Video looking out over the wing of a passenger aircraft taking off over a Kurdish city at dawn