A Kurdish YPG fighter in February, 2015. People’s Protection Units or YPG have been considered one of the most effective forces in fighting ISIS in Syria. The YPJ, the all-female brigade of the YPG, is also thought to be feared by ISIS, who believes that if a woman kills them in battle, it will be a disgrace and dishonor, and will prohibit them from entering paradise.

First published in the April 29, 2019, 8:03 p.m. edition

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