Kino Gabriel

Kino Gabriel is an Assyrian-Syriac military and political figure who has been associated with the Syrian [Democratic Forces]. He has served as a spokesperson for the SDF, a coalition active in the Syrian Civil War and operations against the Islamic State.

Early life and background

Kino Gabriel is of Syriac Christian heritage. He has been involved with the Syriac Military Council, a group within the SDF that represents the Syriac community.

As a spokesperson for the SDF, Gabriel has provided updates on military operations against ISIS and highlighted security challenges in areas like Al-Hol Camp. He has also addressed international forums, discussing the impact of external military operations, including those conducted by Turkey, on northern Syria.
In 2018, Gabriel commented on potential SDF reinforcements to Afrin during Turkish military operations in the area, citing concerns for civilian safety. His statements have focused on the challenges of maintaining regional security and addressing humanitarian needs.