{"id":134295,"date":"2026-01-07T17:04:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=134295"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:04:39","slug":"barzani-warns-against-ethnic-tensions-amid-aleppo-clashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/134295\/","title":{"rendered":"Barzani warns against ethnic tensions amid Aleppo clashes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani on Wednesday called on the Syrian government not to turn political disputes into ethnic conflict in Aleppo, warning against pressures, violence, or displacement targeting Kurdish citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>Barzani stressed that amid the ongoing crises in Aleppo, Kurdish residents must not face ethnic cleansing or forced removal from their ancestral homes. His remarks came as clashes and mutual shelling intensified between Syrian government forces and the Internal Security Forces (Asayish) across several Aleppo neighborhoods since Tuesday, leaving dozens of civilians dead or wounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>In a statement, Barzani expressed deep concern over the escalation, cautioning against grave consequences if ethnic violence were to occur. \u201cThe political changes in Syria were an opportunity to find a suitable solution that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Kurdish people and resolves all problems,\u201d he said, adding that efforts had been made with all sides to encourage dialogue and peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>Barzani described the current situation in Aleppo as alarming, noting that ongoing fighting has created serious risks for civilians. He warned of potential ethnic cleansing against Kurds in the city, urging immediate steps to prevent such outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>He called on Kurdish parties, particularly the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), to do everything possible to stop the clashes and prevent further bloodshed. Barzani emphasized that political disagreements must not endanger civilian lives or lead to crimes against humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>\u201cIt is unacceptable for political disputes to expose civilians to danger or ethnic cleansing against the Kurdish people. Such acts constitute crimes against humanity and will have dire consequences,\u201d Barzani said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>The Kurdish leader urged both sides to adopt dialogue and negotiation as the only path forward, reiterating that protecting civilians must remain the priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani on Wednesday called on the Syrian government not to turn political disputes into ethnic conflict in Aleppo, warning against pressures, violence, or displacement targeting Kurdish citizens. 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