Proper noun
AANES
(neologism) Abbreviation of Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.
Kurds in Kobane and Shehba retain an overwhelming loyalty to the AANES and SDF, and there is no appetite in either of these population centers for a return to Damascus’ control. Source: Internet
Neither pro-government nor Islamist opposition networks could muster any significant support among the civilian population even at this critical time, indicating an at least pragmatic acceptance of AANES control. Source: Internet
The name of the region has since been changed from Rojava (western Kurdistan) to Northern Syria in December 2016, and then to the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) in 2018—though Rojava is still often used. Source: Internet