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Fethullah Husseini, representative of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, said in an interview with DRAW that he remains optimistic about the future of Western Kurdistan (Rojava), despite continuing political and security challenges.
بڵاوکراوەتەوە لە : 29 ئاب 2026
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According to Husseini, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) no longer operate as an independent military force but have been incorporated as internal military formations within the Syrian army.
He said that four Kurdish brigades have already been established, each consisting of around 1,300 members. The brigades are located in Derek, Qamishli, Hasakah, and Kobani, while preparations are underway to establish a fifth brigade in Afrin.
Husseini said Turkey continues to exert pressure and pursue policies against Rojava. However, he described the return of displaced people and efforts to prevent demographic changes as among the region’s most significant achievements.
“We are optimistic about the future of Western Kurdistan,” he said, while stressing that there are no absolute guarantees in Syria’s unpredictable political environment.
He noted that there is no certainty about how long Ahmed al-Sharaa will remain in power in Damascus, nor whether radical groups surrounding him could attempt to change the political situation.
Husseini argued that the agreement and integration with Damascus serve Kurdish interests primarily because they help prevent another war.
“We cannot withstand another conflict,” he said. “Our geography is surrounded and under pressure. We are moving away from war and toward peace.”
He emphasized that the agreement was not simply imposed on the Autonomous Administration but represented a strategic decision to pursue peace.
According to Husseini, the Autonomous Administration continues to function and maintain its institutions, including 11 representative offices abroad. He also stressed that Kurdish officials continue to play the leading role in governing Rojava.
He added that the Kurdish region has preserved its distinctive status and continues to exist as a de facto autonomous reality. For the first time, he said, officials in Damascus have begun referring to the area as the “Kurdish Region” rather than simply “northern Syria.”
Husseini concluded by saying that public and general security institutions remain under Kurdish control.
