Towards Unified Front: Kurdish parties answer Abdullah Ocalan’s call
The Kurdish political parties and forces in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria have overcome internal divisions and restructured the Kurdish political landscape through the "Conference on Kurdish Unity and Position in Rojava," held yesterday in the city of Qamishli.
The conference convened at a critical political juncture, amid numerous initiatives aimed at reconfiguring the Kurdish scene in NE Syria. In the wake of leader Abdullah Ocalan’s appeal for "peace and a democratic society," the conference reflected a notable shift in the discourse of the Kurdish movement.
Far from being a mere partisan event or a limited political gathering, the conference represented a crucial milestone to gauge the willingness of various Kurdish forces in Syria to transcend the divisions that have undermined their political and operational effectiveness in recent years. The concept of "unity of ranks" has thus evolved beyond slogans to become a pressing necessity dictated by the evolving security, economic, and geopolitical realities.
The leader’s call has reenergized the entire Kurdish political landscape, presenting a new strategic option: to pursue the struggle through a consensual democratic project centered on partnership and the restructuring of political engagement. The confrontational approaches that characterized previous phases have begun to give way to a more pragmatic strategy aimed at establishing a flexible administrative model capable of responding to ongoing transformations.
What unfolded in Qamishlo clearly embodied this change. Discussions no longer revolved around asserting superiority or expanding spheres of influence but were instead directed toward finding common ground to achieve internal political consensus, paving the way for a new era. This shift demands a comprehensive reassessment of priorities and a reorganization of relations between Kurdish forces and other components of the region, including Arabs, Armenians, and Syriacs.
The significance of this conference is further amplified by recent political developments, most notably the preliminary agreement announced between the Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, and Ahmad al-Shar'a, a senior representative of the Damascus authority. The agreement included initial understandings regarding the future of the "Autonomous Administration" and recognition of the particular status of predominantly Kurdish regions.
Though still in its early stages, this agreement suggests that Kurdish political movements are increasingly orienting toward new partnerships that may redefine the Kurdish role within the broader Syrian equation.
Today’s challenge transcends mere rhetorical unity; it concerns the practical will to implement it. Previous initiatives faltered in the absence of clear mechanisms for execution. Thus, the conference presents an opportunity to craft a unified political framework that could curb fragmentation and restore confidence among Kurdish ranks.
Responsibility for advancing this project is shared among all participating parties, particularly against the backdrop of Syria’s complex landscape and the intensifying regional and international interventions. Building a stable Kurdish administration cannot be achieved by ignoring differences but rather by managing them through clear mechanisms and a flexible, shared political approach.
Leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call has opened the door to a new opportunity: peace is no longer merely a theoretical or moral choice but has become a political imperative to safeguard gains and avert losses.
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