KNK: Autonomous Administration represents Syria's hope

Today, the Co-chair of the Kurdistan National Congress, Zeyneb Murad, and KNK member in Rojava, Berivan Hassan, visited the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region in Raqqa. They were received by the Co-Chairs of the Executive Council, Evin Swed and Hussein Al-Othman, along with the vice co-chairs.

During the meeting, the delegation appreciated the Autonomous Administration's experience as a practical model for democracy and community participation, considering it a leading project for the future of Syria that can serve as a foundation for achieving national unity and overcoming the country’s ongoing crises.

The extended discussions addressed the ongoing transformations in the Syrian landscape, in addition to criticism directed at the Damascus authorities. The participants stressed the importance of protecting the rights of all segments of society, including politicians, intellectuals, and others. They also noted that the outcomes of the "Conference for Kurdish Unity and Solidarity in Rojava, Kurdistan" would positively contribute to shaping Syria’s future.

The delegation expressed pride in visiting the Autonomous Administration regions, commending the pioneering role of women in North and East Syria in both political and social spheres, and considered this development a model to be followed throughout the country.

The attendees also noted that Syria is facing complex challenges, foremost among them the danger of sectarian escalation. However, the Autonomous Administration experience offers evidence that it is possible to build a national discourse that promotes social cohesion and respects diversity.

They emphasized that the project enshrines women’s freedom and religious freedom and aspires to build a unified democratic state, away from authoritarianism and division. They confirmed that the Autonomous Administration represents a “new birth” distinct from centralized regimes that collapsed due to their repression and rejection of people’s demands, as seen in the cases of Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad.

The delegation also pointed out that the success of the Autonomous Administration is reflected in its inclusion of all societal components in decision-making, making it a model that can be replicated in other areas of Syria. In this context, they criticized policies aimed at fragmenting the Kurdish front in Baghdad, despite the Kurds' contributions to supporting the regime there.

At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation members emphasized that supporting the democratic nation project is a national duty. They affirmed that the success of this experience would benefit all Syrians, stating that true revolution begins within the individual, and that there is no alternative to democratic principles. They concluded by asserting that the Autonomous Administration is the hope of Syria.

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