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Shafaq News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Syria's KNC rejects government criticism: Division UNACCEPTABLE
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the Kurdish National Council (KNC) dismissed the Syrian government's criticism of a recent political initiative, affirming that the joint Kurdish vision supports unity, not separation. Suleiman Oso, a member of the Council's Presidential Body, told Shafaq News the strategy adopted at the Kurdish Unity Conference in Qamishli is 'a collective expression of Kurdish aspirations and does not advocate for federalism or autonomy without national consensus.' 'Any attempt to impose a de facto division or create separate entities without a comprehensive agreement is unacceptable,' he said, responding to a Syrian Presidency statement that opposed any efforts to establish federalism or self-administration. The Kurdish official urged the Syrian interim government to avoid repeating 'past mistakes' and adopt new approaches that prevent division and destruction, stressing that Kurdish unity efforts are not directed against other Syrian communities or neighboring countries. 'Syria's strength comes from the strength of its components.' 'Our vision calls for a decentralized political system that ensures pluralism and constitutionally guarantees the Kurdish people's rights, in line with international conventions,' he explained. 'Lasting stability in Syria requires respect for diversity, genuine dialogue, and inclusive negotiation based on the will of all Syrians.' The April 26 conference brought together Kurdish political parties, independent figures, and delegations from the Kurdistan Region and Turkiye. It adopted a unified Kurdish platform as a basis for dialogue among Kurdish actors, as well as with Damascus and other Syrian forces. During the event, Hameed Darbandi, head of the Syrian dossier at Iraq's Kurdistan Region Presidency, read a letter from Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, expressing full support for any effort to bridge Kurdish political divides in Syria.
Shafaq News
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Qamishli Conference: Draft unity document to be reviewed in Qamishli
Shafaq News/ A joint Kurdish delegation will be formed at Saturday's 'Conference on Kurdish Unity' in Qamishli to deliver a unified political roadmap to the Syrian Interim Government, a senior Kurdish official revealed on Friday. Suleiman Oso, Secretary of the Kurdistan National Union Party – Syria and a leading Kurdish National Council (ENKS) figure, told Shafaq News that a draft proposal—already shared among Kurdish factions—will be reviewed and finalized during the closed-door sessions. 'We aim to gather input without compromising the fundamentals of the proposal.' The conference is expected to conclude with the formation of a delegation tasked with formally presenting the finalized framework, he said. 'The names of the representatives will be disclosed once the document is ratified.' The Kurdish official further clarified that the political vision calls for a decentralized, federal system in Syria that guarantees Kurdish national rights while offering a roadmap to resolve the broader Syrian crisis. It also prioritizes protections for all ethnic and sectarian communities. Framing Kurdish unity as a 'strategic necessity,' he stressed that a common platform is key to achieving regional stability and a sustainable future for Syria, underscoring that inclusive political representation depends on overcoming internal divisions. Oso also confirmed that Hamid Darbandi, the envoy of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, will attend and deliver opening remarks on Barzani's behalf. Delegations from the Equality and Peoples' Democracy Party and the Kurdistan National Union Party have already arrived in Qamishli. He projected around 400 participants, noting that 'while the opening session will be open to the public, subsequent discussions—focused on shaping a unified political vision—will be held privately.' Notably, tensions between ENKS and the Democratic Union Party (PYD) have lingered since 2011, driven by ideological and political disputes. However, the fall of the al-Assad regime last year has created space for renewed engagement. The United States, France, and other international stakeholders have actively supported intra-Kurdish dialogue. Barzani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi have played central roles in this process. On January 16, 2025, the two met in Erbil for the first time in 14 years.
