Arab tribes form council to promote civil peace in NE Syria

Sheikh Hassan Farhan al-Abdurrahman, head of the Tayy Tribe Council, in Qamishli city, northeastern Syria – North Press
Sheikh Hassan Farhan al-Abdurrahman, head of the Tayy Tribe Council, in Qamishli city, northeastern Syria – North Press

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Sheikh Hassan Farhan al-Abdurrahman, head of Tayy Tribe Council, stated on Monday that their top priority is to maintain civil peace in areas held by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).

On March 18, the formation of the Tayy Tribe Council, including representatives from affiliated Arab tribes, was announced. Al-Abdurrahman told North Press that they are contributors and participants in the AANES project, as it serves political purposes for all Syrian components in northeastern Syria.

The Council includes several members representing various tribes and strengthening relations with the AANES. Additionally, a representative from the Syriac component joined the Council.

Al-Abdurrahman added that their involvement in the AANES and the establishment of the Council aim to preserve civil peace and create a balanced approach to tribal matters, emphasizing a modern and civilized perspective.

The Tayy tribe is one of the largest tribes in northeastern Syria, particularly in the city of Qamishli and its southern countryside, extending along the Iraqi border. Notable clans within the Tayy tribe include al-Asaf, al-Rashed, al-Jawalah, Bani Sab’a, al-Yasar, al-Hereith, and Harb.

Al-Abdurrahman emphasized that the establishment of the Council was carried out through the efforts made by some tribal leaders and the AANES. Its establishment was completed after more than three months of discussions and consultations among members of the tribe.

Al-Abdurrahman is one of the leaders of the Tayy tribe and a member of the Council of Notables in Hasakah Governorate, northeastern Syria.

He underscored that the Council is concerned with the affairs of all components of the region, including Arabs, Kurds, Christians, and Yazidis, as well as other Syrian components.

He also pointed out that the Council will be against any actions that would jeopardize the security and stability of the region, especially in light of the presence of certain parties attempting to undermine the AANES. “These parties include Turkey, the Syrian government, and opposition forces who tried to ignite an Arabs-Kurds conflict in the region.

“Council of Notables and our people in northeastern Syria are able to thwart those attempts,” al-Abdurrahman stated.

By Nalin Ali