Arab Tribes praise message of Leader Abdullah Ocalan

The elders and notables of Arab tribes in Jazira Canton of North and East Syria commended the attention shown by Leader Abdullah Ocalan, reaffirming their full support for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their commitment to the historic bonds linking Arabs, Kurds, and Syriacs.

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17 September, 2025 21:35

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On Wednesday, Qamishlo, a joint delegation from the Council of Notables in North and East Syria and the “Freedom for leader Abdullah Ocalan Initiative Committee” continued its field visits to Arab tribal leaders, carrying the Leader’s message emphasizing the importance of national unity and inter-communal harmony. The message received broad positive resonance among the tribes.

The Leader’s letter, presented to nine Arab tribes on this occasion, highlighted the need to strengthen the model of Autonomous Administration as a framework for stability and a political solution.

During the meetings, tribal elders declared full support for the SDF and underscored the enduring ties between Arabs, Kurds, and Syriacs.

Notable Nawaf Saleh al-Bashar of the Sharabiyeen tribe described the message as a call to “combat strife, class-based discrimination, and regional divisions.” Sheikh Khaled al-Khalil of the Khanfar tribe pledged unwavering support for the Leader and the SDF “until the very last breath.”

Mullah Moataz Antar, head of the Religious Council in Tel Hamis, said the message represents a true “charter of brotherhood among peoples,” likening it to the Charter of Medina.

Sheikh Faisal Rashid al-Hamid stressed that leader Abdullah Ocalan’s physical freedom is an essential demand, affirming that “Arabs, Kurds, and Syriacs have lived together for centuries in peace and mutual respect.”

From the Jawala tribe, elder Dawas al-Habib declared that “joining the SDF is both a national and moral duty,” noting that his tribe had sacrificed dozens of martyrs in defense of freedom and dignity. As a gesture of appreciation, notable Dawas al-Habib presented the delegation with a commemorative shield bearing the images of his tribe’s martyrs, in recognition of their efforts to carry leade Ocalan’s message and strengthen inter-communal solidarity.

Other tribal figures, including Sheikh Elias al-Mustafa of the Bu Asi tribe and Sheikh Mahmoud al-Haj Mansour of the Harb tribe, welcomed the message, stressing that leader Ocalan’s vision—grounded in peace and coexistence—is the foundation upon which the Autonomous Administration was established, serving as a safeguard for oppressed peoples.

The tribal elders affirmed that the ongoing democratic project, embodied by the SDF, remains a cornerstone in countering exclusionary mentalities and attempts to sow division among the region’s communities.

The delegation confirmed that its outreach will continue to encompass all Arab tribes across North and East Syria.

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