Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks

The elders and sheikhs of the Arab, Kurdish and Syriac clans in JazIra region met to emphasize unity and reject all attempts to incite strife among the components of the region, at the guest house of the sheikh of the Shemmer tribe, Maneh Hmeidi Daham al-Jarba.

Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks
Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks
Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks
Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks
Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks
Kurdish, Arab, Syriac clans meet to unify ranks
24 April, 2026   16:11
QAMISHLO

A large meeting was held at the invitation of Sheikh Maneh Hmeidi Daham al-Jarba; the head of the Shemmer tribe, in Tel Alo village, south of Jel Agha city, with the participation of prominent figures and tribal leaders from the Arab, Kurdish, and Syriac communities in order to reinforce social bonds among the various groups in Jazira region and to reaffirm their rejection of all attempts to sow discord and division.

Representatives from across the region's Arab, Kurdish, and Syriac components attended the meeting, which was held at Sheikh al-Jarba's guesthouse. It included speeches that emphasized the importance of social cohesion and preserving the social fabric unity.

In a speech delivered by Fahd Mohamed Saeed Agha; the notable of Daqouri tribe, he noted that the region has witnessed repeated attempts to incite strife throughout history, beginning during the Ottoman occupation and continuing under successive governments. However, the communities of Jazira region have managed to maintain their unity and cohesion.

For his part, Musa Saadoun; the notable of Khalaja tribe, stressed the importance of solidarity among the different communities, warning against the dangers of discord instigated by those seeking to dismantle society.

Thamer Sheikho al-Kikani, speaking on behalf of al-Kikan tribe, emphasized that any attempt to ignite Arab-Kurdish strife is doomed to failure, affirming the awareness of the region's inhabitants and their commitment to unity.

Sheikh Awad al-Aqlah; the notable of al-Bagara tribe, made clear that governments and authorities may change, but the unity and solidarity of the people remain fundamental to continued co-existence.

In a speech delivered on behalf of al-Abbasin tribe by Abdel Rahman Mesho, the necessity of reinforcing unity and cooperation between Arab and Kurdish tribes was stressed, particularly given the sensitive period the region is currently experiencing.

Sheikh Ahmed Hawas; the sheikh of al-Jeboura tribe, pointed out that the region's diverse communities are bound by deep social ties and a history of integration, emphasizing the tribes' rejection of any hate speech or attempts to incite sectarianism.

The meeting concluded with a speech delivered by Sheikh Maneh Hmeidi Daham al-Jarba, in which he stressed that this meeting aims to send a clear message that the Arab-Kurdish brotherhood is strong, and that the people of the region will continue their joint path of co-existence, working together to build a better future for all components of the Syrian people.

ANHA