Ferhad Şamî | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Farhad Shami, Farhad al-Shami |
| Born | (1986-01-01)1 January 1986 (age 39) |
| Allegiance |   Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria |
| Branch |  SDF |
| Rank | Spokesperson |
| Known for | Spokesperson of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Website | X profile |
Ferhad Şamî, also known asFarhad Shami orFarhad al-Shami, is aKurdish military figure and the officialspokesperson of theSyrian Democratic Forces (SDF),[1][2][3] a Kurdish-led alliance of forces involved in the fight against theIslamic State (ISIS) and regional security challenges.[4]
He has represented the SDF in media statements, especially during major operations against theIslamic State (ISIS).[5][6]
Şamî was born in 1986 inAl-Darbasiyah, a town in northeastern Syria. He studied media atDamascus University and began his career as a journalist. He worked with several Kurdish-affiliated news agencies includingFirat News Agency,Hawar News Agency, and later as a correspondent forRudaw andRonahi TV.[7] Şamî's professional career began with his involvement in media work. He started as a reporter for outlets close to the Kurdish political movement, including theFirat News Agency andHawar News Agency, both aligned with theDemocratic Union Party (Syria) (PYD) and the broader Kurdish nationalist cause. His media work extended to being a correspondent forRudaw andRonahi TV, both significant Kurdish media organizations.
His leadership within the Kurdish forces of theSyrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and later his appointment as head of the media office for the SDF, brought him into the spotlight. Before his tenure as the SDF spokesperson, Şamî served as the head of the media office in theAutonomous Administration of North and East Syria (Rojava), particularly overseeing theJazira Region between 2015 and 2016.[8]
Before becoming the spokesperson of the SDF, Şamî led the media office of theAutonomous Administration of North and East Syria, particularly in theJazira Region.
As SDF spokesperson, Şamî has been a central figure in communicating the group's military operations and political positions. He has addressed regional security issues, responses to Turkish military actions in northern Syria, and the challenges of dealing with ISIS detainees.[9][10]
Şamî has consistently called for international cooperation to ensure stability in northeastern Syria and has emphasized the importance of legal accountability for Islamic State fighters.[11]
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