There are four major forces involved in the Rojava revolution.
The People's Protection Units are working with the PYD and other political parties to establish self-rule in Rojava.
Syrian government forces still maintain rule in some areas of Rojava under the leadership of the Assad government.
A collection of Sunni Islamist forces, the largest being the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), fought to rule the region by way of Islamic fundamentalism.
Finally, there were several militias under the general banner of the Free Syrian Army whose intentions and alliances have differed and shifted over time.
There are four major forces involved in the Rojava revolution. The People's Protection Units are working with the PYD and other political parties to establish self-rule in Rojava. Syrian government forces still maintain rule in some areas of Rojava under the leadership of the Assad government. A collection of Sunni Islamist forces, the largest being the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), fought to rule the region by way of Islamic fundamentalism. Finally, there were several militias under the general banner of the Free Syrian Army whose intentions and alliances have differed and shifted over time.
Rojava conflict