The capture of Kobanî by the People's Protection Units (YPG) occurred during a tumultuous period in Syria, where political unrest had spiraled into a full-blown civil war. The YPG, mainly composed of Kurdish fighters, took control of Kobanî, a city strategically located near the border with Turkey. At that time, the Syrian government's ability to maintain control was waning, resulting in limited resistance from regime forces. As the YPG effectively established control over Kobanî, they began implementing a governance model rooted in democratic confederalism, a concept inspired by the ideas of Abdullah Öcalan, a Kurdish political leader imprisoned by Turkey. This shift represented a significant development in Kurdish political aspirations within Syria, setting the stage for further territorial claims and the establishment of autonomous governance in the Kurdish regions of Northern Syria, collectively known as Rojava.The fall of Kobanî to the YPG catalyzed a series of events that would reshape the power dynamics within Syria and the broader Middle Eastern region. Following their success, the YPG expanded its influence, establishing various enclaves of Kurdish autonomy throughout northern Syria. The local governance structures created by the YPG were characterized by a strong emphasis on grassroots democracy, gender equality, and ethnic diversity. As the Syrian civil war intensified, Kobanî also gained international attention during the subsequent battle against ISIS, further elevating the YPG's role as a prominent military force in the fight against extremist groups in the region. The capture of Kobanî not only reflected the aspirations of the Kurdish population for autonomy but also foreshadowed the complexities of international involvement in Syrian affairs.