Head of Hasaka Elders Council: Attempts to sow discord between Kurds, Arabs failed

Since the fall of the Ba'athist regime, Turkey and its mercenaries have sought to incite strife among the components of NE Syria through virtual platforms and affiliated media outlets, with the intent of undermining the region’s security and stability.

 Despite these provocations, the region’s communities have displayed exceptional awareness of the dangers of division, reaffirming their commitment to the deep-rooted social bonds that unite them.

 In this regard, Akram Mahshoush stated to ANHA agency: “Since the downfall of the Syrian regime, certain adversarial entities have tried to provoke tensions between the region’s communities under various pretexts, including between Arabs and Kurds. Recently, these parties, backed by Turkey and its mercenaries, have intensified their efforts to ignite discord via social media, accusing individuals of collaborating with the former Syrian regime despite its collapse.”

 He further noted that a significant portion of the population in NE Syria was targeted by the former regime, underscoring that the region’s collective awareness thwarted these attempts.

 Mahshoush pointed out that the social bonds between the communities of NE Syria are not recent developments but trace back centuries, even before the establishment of the modern Syrian state. “Since the onset of the events,” he explained, “there were those who wagered on igniting tensions between Arabs and Kurds. However, such attempts are now consigned to history. The communities of this region have shown remarkable cohesion in confronting these challenges.”

 He highlighted that continuous dialogues among the region’s communities—both before and after the fall of the regime—have played a vital role in fostering mutual understanding. He further noted that ongoing social and political meetings aim to safeguard the region’s social fabric.

 Mahshoush recalled efforts by the Syrian regime to spark Kurdish-Arab discord in 2004, which were repeated at the start of the Syrian crisis in 2011. Yet, both attempts failed to fracture the bonds between the primary communities in the region.

“Despite all provocations,” he remarked, “no significant disputes arose between Arabs and Kurds in this region, proving the resilience and awareness of the community.”

 Concluding his remarks, Mahshoush issued a call to steer clear of incitement and division, saying:“We are in the process of forming a civilian delegation to visit Damascus and discuss the state of civil and service institutions in the region. It is imperative for all components of NE Syria to remain unified, as their solidarity is the strongest weapon against any schemes to disrupt stability.”

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