Mass Gathering of Syrian Kurds Advocating for Local Autonomy
In the ongoing quest for peace and stability in Syria, negotiations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have taken centre stage. The interim President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been leading these talks in an effort to find a solution to the long-standing Kurdish issue.
Ahmed al-Sharaa has emphasised that his actions are in the best interest of northeast Syria and aimed at preventing any potential battles or conflicts. However, he has expressed concern over the hindrance or slowdown in the implementation of the deal with the SDF.
The discussions have been focused on the integration of Kurdish civil and military institutions into the central government, as per a March deal. Yet, tensions have hindered progress, with several rounds of talks held since then proving unsuccessful.
One of the main points of contention has been the issue of decentralization. The Kurds have advocated for a decentralized Syria, but Damascus has rejected this proposal. In a speech, Aldar Khalil, a senior Syrian Kurdish official, stated that when discussing decentralization, the Kurds want it for all of Syria, not just their region.
The selection process for the new transitional parliament, due to take place this month, has been postponed for Kurdish-controlled areas in the north and northeast. This decision has been met with criticism from Syria's Kurds, who last month criticized the forthcoming selection as undemocratic.
Despite these challenges, there has been a show of support for the SDF and the administration in Qamishli. Thousands of people gathered in the city, displaying flags of the administration and the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. A banner was even seen in Qamishli that read: "The SDF is the will of the people."
The ongoing tensions and delays in the negotiations have been exacerbated by recent events in other parts of Syria. Sectarian clashes in south Syria's Druze-majority Sweida province in July and massacres of the Alawite community on Syria's coast in March have heightened Kurdish concerns.
As the negotiations continue, the hope remains that a peaceful and democratic solution can be found for the Kurdish issue in Syria, paving the way for a more stable and united nation.
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