KNCS Condemns Sectarian Violence, Urges Inclusive Dialogue in Syria
KNCS condemns Syria violence, demands inclusive dialogue. Council rejects sectarian rhetoric, calls for Kurdish rights in constitution. Urges Damascus to engage Kurdish delegation, end discriminatory policies ahead of national congress.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNCS) convened its periodic meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the city of Qamishlo, where members discussed recent political developments across the Syrian landscape and expressed grave concern over a series of violent incidents in various parts of the country.
The Council strongly condemned the recent acts of violence, including the tragic events in the coastal region and Suwayda, as well as the bombing of St. Elias Church in Damascus. Members held the transitional administration responsible for its failure to implement adequate preventive measures and called for firm accountability.
The statement emphasized the need to reject violence and criminalize sectarian conflict, underlining the importance of peaceful solutions as the only viable path toward building a new Syria founded on inclusive national principles.
Rejection of exclusionary politics and sectarian rhetoric
KNCS voiced dissatisfaction with the exclusionary and unilateral approach dominating the preparations for national dialogue conferences, government formation, and the selection of the People’s Assembly. The Council also condemned the growing use of hate speech and sectarian incitement in media platforms, stressing that comprehensive political transition remains the sole avenue for genuine national partnership.
The Council underscored the necessity of mechanisms that safeguard civil peace and ensure transitional justice within the framework of a democratic, decentralized state.
Regarding Kurdish affairs, the meeting reviewed the developments following the “Conference on Kurdish Unity and Common Position” and the subsequent formation of the joint Kurdish delegation. Participants reaffirmed the importance of activating the role of this delegation and establishing a unified Kurdish reference based on the conference outcomes.
KNCS called on the transitional administration in Damascus to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with the joint Kurdish delegation, reiterating that comprehensive national dialogue remains the only guarantee for inclusive partnership among all Syrian components.
Rejecting accusations of separatism and affirming national belonging
The Council rejected the wave of accusations attempting to associate the Kurdish people with separatist agendas, labeling these claims as extensions of the exclusionary mindset and false narratives perpetuated by the former regime. The members asserted that overcoming such attitudes requires a collective national effort grounded in mutual recognition and shared responsibility.
The Council demanded that Syria’s new constitution include explicit provisions recognizing the legitimate national rights of the Kurdish people, including acknowledgment of their identity and language. It also called for the annulment of all past discriminatory policies and fair compensation for those affected.
The meeting also addressed the necessary preparations for the Fifth National Congress of KNCS, urging acceleration in completing the political and organizational committees to finalize the required documentation. The Council reaffirmed the importance of revitalizing the work of its internal and external offices and committees to meet the aspirations of the Kurdish people and national forces, reflecting KNCS’s position as a principal representative of a broad spectrum of Syrian Kurds.
