National figures warn against attempts to fuel discord

Syria, particularly the Jazira Canton, is witnessing repeated attempts to sow discord among its diverse communities through rhetoric and actions aimed at undermining coexistence and destabilising security and stability.

Against this backdrop, calls are growing for greater public awareness and for thwarting all attempts to spread division among the region's people, while preserving civil peace as the cornerstone of social stability.

In this context, ANHA Agency interviewed several national figures from different communities in Dêrik.

National figure Abdulbaqi Mohammed said that Syria is entering a new phase, while external parties and agendas are trying to create discord among the region's communities and undermine its security and stability. He called on all communities to unite and work hand in hand to build a democratic, pluralistic Syria where everyone can live in peace and security.

"We condemn all parties attempting to create discord between the Arab tribes and the Kurdish people because these attempts will not achieve their goals," Mohammed said.

He added that the current stage requires greater awareness and solidarity among all communities, standing united against any attempts to undermine coexistence and incite division. He stressed that the people of the region are capable of defeating such schemes through unity and wisdom.

For his part, Mohammed Hassawi, a national figure from the Arab community, said that Arabs, Kurds and Syriac-Assyrians have lived together in the region for thousands of years and that the bonds between them are stronger than attempts to incite conflict.

Hassawi urged all communities, particularly members of the Arab tribes, not to be drawn into attempts to provoke unrest and instead to safeguard security and stability.

He noted that external agendas are targeting the brotherhood among Arabs, Kurds and the region's other communities, adding: "We are brothers, and it is our duty to protect our coexistence and prevent anyone from tearing apart the fabric of our society."

Meanwhile, Kanaan Barakat, a national figure and member of the People's Initiative, said Syria is passing through a sensitive period that requires prioritising dialogue and rejecting all forms of incitement.

"Syria needs peace and stability. Recently, we have witnessed attempts to stir discord among its communities despite the country's rich ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. We must remain vigilant and not be misled by campaigns of incitement targeting the unity of society," he said.

Barakat added that Syria's crises cannot be resolved through military means but through dialogue, politics and negotiations that will build a democratic, pluralistic Syria guaranteeing the rights of all communities without discrimination.

He stressed that the Kurdish people are an indigenous component of Syria with a long history and presence, and that their rights must be protected alongside the rights of all other communities.

Barakat concluded: "Our demand is to build a united, democratic Syria where all its people enjoy equal rights without discrimination. Today, the Syrian people need security, stability, better living conditions and stronger coexistence—not more crises and divisions."

ANHA