The Assyrian People's Guard – Nattoreh is an Assyrian militia of the Syrian Democratic Forces. It is based in the Khabur valley town of Tell Tamer northwest of Al-Hasakah, an area with a large Assyrian population, in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria. The militia is composed of local Assyrians and, along with the Khabour Guards, is affiliated with the Assyrian Democratic Party.
Nattoreh
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is a Kurdish-led coalition formed by ethnic militias and rebel groups, and serves as the official military wing of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). The SDF is allied to and supplied by the United States–led CJTF–OIR international alliance. Founded in 10 October 2015, the SDF claims that its mission is fighting to create a secular, democratic and federalised Syria. The SDF is opposed by Turkey, who claims the group has direct links to the PKK, which it recognizes as a terrorist group.
YPJ fighter in 2014
Press conference of the SDF on 22 January 2018, involving Kino Gabriel (center), spokesman of the SDF.
SDF fighters celebrating their victory in the Battle of Raqqa against ISIL with a portrait of PPK founder Abdullah Ocalan in the background, mid-October 2017