The Lone Kurdish Sniper Fighting IS in Kobani

Amid the chaos and rubble of Kobani, one solitary sniper is fighting back against IS. For similar stories, see: 9 Days - From My Window in Aleppo https://youtu.be/THdMj0-LmRw?list=PL5C4649994EE8F096 Kobani s Female Liberators https://youtu.be/G40IYkXtRTQ?list=PL5C4649994EE8F096 Biking For Yemen: Challenging Taboos Through Cycling https://youtu.be/TAbvfcFRmBY?list=PLlGSlkijht5icDcYOyqALmHQwjtOaC7no Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/6956 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures “Snipers like to be alone,” says Haron Ayaz. His is a difficult and dangerous existence. But Haron had no other option. “IS attacked our country,” he reasons. “That’s when I decided to go to Kobani to defend it.” Amid the rubble of Kobani, a city invaded and destroyed by the so-called Islamic State, Haron prowls derelict buildings. First, he finds his spot. The dusty, hollowed-out homes of Kobani are a perfect vantage point for Haron to set himself up. Once in position, he explains, "I try to guess the distance between myself and my enemy...A sniper has to be good at math." He must instinctively calculate the speed of the wind and the walking pace of the enemy in order to be effective. When ready, he takes his shot. Sometimes his victims are children, and this continues to haunt him. But he must carry out his duty, not only for self-preservation, but so that the next generation can have a better life. He fights so that the children can "speak their own language and live in their own culture." Looking through the sniper s lens at Haron’s nomadic and deeply personal battle against IS, this film offers an elegant and poignant glimpse into the brutal realities of modern-day Syria. Jos de Putter – Ref. 6956 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.