YDG-H
In today's world, YDG-H has taken a leading role both in everyday life and in the professional sphere. With the advancement of technology and globalization, YDG-H has become a topic of constant interest, generating debates, research and new ways of approaching it. From its influence on society to its implications on the economy, YDG-H has impacted in various ways, transforming not only the way we interact, but also the way we think and relate to the environment. In this article, we will explore some of the most relevant facets of YDG-H, analyzing its importance and its evolution over time.
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| Patriotic Revolutionary Youth Movement | |
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| Yurtsever Devrimci Gençlik Hareketi (YDG-H) Tevgera Ciwanen Welatparêzên Şoreşger | |
 Flag of the YDG-H | |
| Foundation | 2006 |
| Dates of operation | 2012–2018 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Active regions | Southeastern Anatolia Region (Turkey) |
| Ideology | Democratic confederalism Autonomy Kurdish Nationalism |
| Size | 8,000-15,000 |
The Patriotic Revolutionary Youth Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Ciwanen Welatparêzên Şoreşger, Turkish: Yurtsever Devrimci Gençlik Hareket, YDG-H) was the urban, militant youth wing of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) from 2006-2015. Trained by more experienced PKK cadres for urban fighting, and consisting mostly of children and adults in the 15-25 age group, it was reportedly established in 2006. The group started to clash with Turkish security forces and tried to enforce their authority in the areas they were located in 2014 as part of a strategy which involved unilateral declaration of self-management in various towns in southeastern Turkey, and creation of trenches and barricades reinforced with IEDs and explosives to deny security forces access.
The group was in favor of regional self-management for the Kurdish people in Southeast Anatolia. Other claimed objectives of the YDG-H include stopping all activities related to drugs and prostitution, and other similar crimes in the region.
In December 2015, the YDG-H was reorganized into the Civil Protection Units (YPS) militia.
See also
References
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