Writer criticizes ENKS’ unilateral visit to Damascus

The visit of a delegation from the Kurdish National Council in Syria (ENKS) to Damascus has raised many questions within Kurdish circles, particularly given the sensitive phase Rojava is going through and the existence of a joint Kurdish delegation formed as a result of the conference on the unity of the Kurdish ranks and position in Rojava Kurdistan.

In this context, writer and member of the administrative board of the Union of Intellectuals in al-Jazira Canton, Aboud Makhso, told ANHA agency that “Rojava is going through a critical historical phase, and every political step taken during this period must be carefully studied and approached with a high sense of responsibility.”

Makhso explained that the unilateral visit of the Kurdish National Council delegation to Damascus, following their departure from Hewler, “created many question marks,” especially since the conference on the unity of the Kurdish ranks and position in Rojava Kurdistan, held in Qamishlo on 26 April 2025 with the participation of all Kurdish parties, forces, and figures, including the Kurdish National Council clearly approved the formation of a joint Kurdish delegation.

He added that “the decision issued by the conference stipulated that this joint delegation would be responsible for negotiating with Damascus on behalf of Rojava,” considering that “any individual move toward Damascus diminishes the role of the formed delegation and weakens trust among Kurdish parties.”

Makhso stated that this step is “misguided and carries negative implications for the Kurdish cause,” emphasizing that the current phase requires patience and collective action, especially amid ongoing negotiations between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Interim Government.

He pointed out that the Interim Government seeks to exploit any division within the Kurdish ranks by all possible means to create a new rift, stressing that the priority at this stage should be the protection of the Kurdish people and their achievements, rather than engaging in narrow partisan calculations or interests.

He added: “Priority should have been given to addressing security and military files first, before moving on to the political track,” arguing that the Kurdish delegation emerging from the 26 April Conference was the most appropriate body to head to Damascus in a unified manner.

Aboud Makhso concluded by saying: “Any Kurdish party that goes to Damascus on its own weakens Kurdish unity, creates contradictions within Kurdish society, and strengthens hostile forces that seek to divide the Kurdish people and deprive them of their rights,” expressing his regret over the Kurdish National Council delegation’s visit to Damascus without coordination with the joint delegation.

ANHA