AANES welcomes Senator Shaheen’s call to halt violence, urges de-escalation
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) welcomed on Friday a statement by US Senator Jeanne Shaheen expressing concern over recent violence in Aleppo, reiterating its commitment to de-escalation and dialogue in line with a March 10 agreement aimed at reducing tensions.
Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the AANES External Relations Department, said the administration appreciated the senator’s position and stressed the need for an immediate halt to hostilities, describing the current level of violence as “amounting to a declaration of war.”
In remarks published by North Press, Ahmed said AANES remained committed to calming the situation and prioritizing political dialogue. She referred to the March 10 agreement, which outlines steps for confidence-building and negotiations among Syrian parties, as the framework guiding the administration’s approach.
Senator Shaheen, a senior member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement earlier this week voicing “deep concern” over the recent escalation in Aleppo and warning of the risk that violence could spread to other parts of the country.
According to her statement, Shaheen called on Syria’s transitional government to take immediate steps to de-escalate, open investigations into reported violations, and resume political talks. She also urged all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilize the already fragile security situation in northern Syria.
Shaheen further called on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to re-engage in negotiations and to continue efforts to complete the integration process outlined in the March 10 agreement.
The SDF, which leads security operations in northeast Syria and works in coordination with local internal security forces under the AANES, has repeatedly stated that it supports dialogue-based solutions and measures that prevent a return to large-scale conflict.
AANES officials say maintaining stability in areas under their administration remains a priority, particularly as communities continue to recover from years of conflict and from ongoing security threats posed by militant groups.