Syrian President Affirms Commitment to Kurdish Rights Amid Security Developments in Northeast Syria

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring the rights of Kurdish citizens within the framework of the Syrian constitution during a meeting with a delegation from the Kurdish National Council in Damascus today.

Kurdish Response to Presidential Decree No. 13

The Kurdish delegation expressed gratitude for Presidential Decree No. 13, considering it a crucial advancement in strengthening cultural and social rights, as well as protecting Kurdish identity in Syria.

Implementation of Security and Administrative Agreement with SDF

The meeting was part of the implementation of a recent security and administrative agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which includes a ceasefire and the deployment of state internal security forces in the cities of Al-Hasaka and Qamishli, along with the restoration of state institutions in Kurdish areas.

Deployment of Internal Security Forces in Qamishli

On Tuesday, internal security forces entered Qamishli in northeastern Syria, following their deployment on Monday in Al-Hasaka and the Al-Shuyukh area south of Ain al-Arab (Kobane) in eastern Aleppo, as part of a plan to restructure security and administrative authorities.

Integration of SDF Units into the Syrian Army

The agreement also includes the integration of three SDF brigades into the Syrian army and the formation of a special brigade for the Kobane Forces, aimed at reinforcing the unity of the Syrian state and eliminating security divisions in the northeastern region.