POLITICS

On 11th anniversary of Syrian crisis, Syria Democratic Council held a panel in Vienna, in which it discussed the prospects for a Syrian solution.

 The Syrian Democratic Council organized a dialogue seminar entitled "The March 12 Uprising and its Role in the Syrian Revolution" in the presence of Saleh Muslim, a member of the Presidency of the Democratic Union Party.

A number of Kurdish politicians called for the removal of the Kurdistan Workers' Party from the U.S. and the EU terrorism list saying it is the key to solve the Kurdish Question. 

 The oppositionist from As-Suwayda, Dr. Kamal Salloum, said that the Syrian revolution returned from As-Suwayda and that the demands of its sons are national, political and livelihood demands. He pointed out that As-Suwayda has been oppressed since the so-called "Corrective Movement", and stressed that every Syrian governorate should manage its affairs by itself.

 The researcher and expert on international issues, Khaled Mustafa, confirmed that Russia's goals after its military move in Ukraine have changed from before the move, and indicated that Moscow is ready for sanctions as it established its own financial system. He saw that things are heading towards something similar to the Syrian and Afghan scenario by forming  International Legion and the accession of "radical Islamists" to it.

 The head of the Council of the Future Syria Party in Manbij and its countryside said that "the democratic nation project in northern and eastern Syria is a real model for ending the suffering of the Syrians, because it resists all colonial and occupational projects. Therefore, this project is being fought by several internal and external parties, especially the Turkish occupation state."

Mehmet Demir, chairman of the Federation of Kurdish Associations in Germany said that with Palme's killing the solidarity with Kurds in Germany and Sweden ended, and their goal in this operation was to distort the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in front of public opinion in Europe.

 Russia renewed its talk about the participation of the "Syrian Kurds" in the process of "constitutional reform" in Syria, in a repetition of previous statements that did not turn into a serious move.  What is the significance of these statements?  How is it related to international developments, especially in Ukraine?  And what does Russia aim to talk about only the Kurds?

 The decision of the Federal Court in Iraq regarding the unconstitutionality of the oil and gas law in the government of Başûr (Southern Kurdistan) sparked widespread controversy in Iraqi circles, and observers believe that the decision came after the KDP candidate was excluded from the presidential race, and would put pressure on Al-Sadr, who allied with the KDP.  There are many suspicions of corruption around him.

Kongr Star coordination member in Europe, Delsha Osman has confirmed that the isolation imposed on the leader Abdullah Ocalan 23 years ago had a negative impact not only on Imrali Prison but on the general population in the Middle East, Turkish policies became taking place dangerous approach away from the law and rights, stressing the necessity to consolidate democratic activities.

Spokesman for the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, Kamal Akaf, explained that the forces on the Syrian lands do not desire to solve the Syrian conflict, they see AANES’ project as a threat to their interests, adding” "If there is a solution to the Syrian crisis, it is AANES."

The co-chair of the Executive Council of the Autonomous Administration of Jazira region, Talaat Younes, confirmed that the Turkish state seeks to revive ISIS mercenaries through its attacks on the region, criticizing the irresponsible positions of Russia and the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS towards the repeated Turkish attacks.