Kurdish official says Syria enters new political phase after years of war
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Ilham Ahmad, co-chair of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), said on Saturday that the region has entered a new political phase, describing the challenges ahead as more difficult than those faced during years of war.
Ahmad made the remarks during a visit to the Martyr Dalil Sarokhan Shrine in the city of Qamishli, northeastern Syria, where she visited the graves of fallen fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and offered condolences to their families over the recent deaths.
Speaking during the visit, Ahmad said major changes had taken place in the region within a short period and stressed the need to explain the latest developments to the population.
“We have entered a new phase, and its difficulties are greater than those of war,” she added.
Ahmad indicated that political work was more difficult than warfare, adding that the current stage should focus on establishing justice, peace and democracy.
“This is difficult and requires patience and a long-term approach because it is a political phase,” she noted.
She expressed optimism about the future, saying the next stage would bring greater hopes for the peoples of the region.
“The coming days will be good and beautiful for our people, and the dreams of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for this homeland will be fulfilled,” Ahmad said.
Her remarks come as Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern Syria navigate a new political landscape following recent developments concerning the relationship between the SDF and the Syrian transitional government.