Tribal notables of Rojava: hate speech threatens coexistence; our unity is stronger than discord

Rojava has recently witnessed increasing attempts by mercenaries of the Syrian Interim Government, supported by the Turkish occupation state, to spread hate speech and incite discord among its social groups. This comes at a time when the region has historically been known for its cultural diversity and coexistence among Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, Armenians, and other communities.

In this context, Kurdish tribal notables warned of the dangers of such rhetoric, affirming their commitment to community unity and rejecting any attempts to tear apart the social fabric.

In this context, Barzan Suleiman, a prominent figure from the Kurdish Kabara tribe, said: "The region has recently witnessed a noticeable shift in the terminology used and an escalation in hate speech. These terms are alien to a region known for its social diversity. All the components of this region have coexisted for decades without any significant conflict."

Suleiman explained that mutual respect and affection among the various groups have contributed to the development of strong social bonds, even extending to intermarriage. He pointed out that successive regimes, from Gamal Abdel Nasser's to Hafez al-Assad's to Bashar al-Assad's, have repeatedly attempted to sow discord and dismantle these communities, but they have failed. He emphasized that anyone who tries to dismantle this society will also fail.

Suleiman noted that the Rojava community is educated and aware and will not accept the spread of discord or division among its components. He warned of the significant dangers posed by disseminating such destructive rhetoric and stressed that everyone has a responsibility to prevent this discord from taking root and to stand firmly against hate speech.

For his part, Jamal Majid Issa, a prominent figure from the Kurdish Hasari tribe, stated, "The plan to sow discord and hatred among the communities of Rojava is vast and dangerous." He pointed out that many of those supporting these campaigns reside outside the country, and explained that they are using certain individuals to spread fear and ignite strife among the indigenous communities that have coexisted for many years.

Issa emphasized that their message to everyone is to refrain from inflammatory and hateful rhetoric, and to work together to keep the region free from conflict and fighting.

In turn, Omar Sharif, a prominent figure from the Kurdish Kabki tribe, said that they reject any schemes the interim government is attempting to implement among the communities of Rojava. He stressed the necessity for everyone to join forces to stop these schemes, adding, "Many of the Arabs in Hasakah are our maternal uncles, and our social bonds are stronger than any attempts to divide us."

Sharif called on tribal sheikhs and dignitaries to start from their family circles and extend to their tribes in order to stop the spread of discord among the original components of Rojava. He also warned of the danger of the plan to spread hatred through some media outlets, stressing that community awareness is the main weapon to confront it, and that this responsibility falls on the shoulders of the sheikhs of the Kurdish and Arab tribes, in addition to the dignitaries of the other components.

ANHA