MSDThe Center for Cultures at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., held a seminar on the Kurds in Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran. Sinam Muhammad, Representative of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) participated in the event, representing the Kurdish community in Syria.
Additionally, the seminar was attended by representatives from different regions:
Tarifa Aziz, Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Giran Ozkan, Executive Director of the Kurdish Peace Institute and the representative of the Kurds in Turkey. Araa, Representative of the Kurds in Iran and the Democratic Party. Also, a number of students of the Georgetown University as well as those interested in the Kurdish Issue participated in the seminar.
The seminar, moderated by Professor David Phillips from Georgetown University, focused on key issues related to the Kurdish cause. It also discussed the necessity of enhancing cooperation across the four regions to address challenges.
During the seminar, Muhammad talked about the areas in Syria which the Kurds live in and highlighted their situation before and after the Syrian crisis.
She noted the persistent efforts made by the Kurds alongside all Syrian components in establishing the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES). She emphasized their significant role in liberating Syrian territories from the terrorist group (ISIS) and ensuring security throughout the region.
During her speech, she discussed the economic and security challenges facing the area.
Additionally, she addressed the DAANES project and presented the SDC’s vision for a political solution in Syria. She underscored the importance of guaranteeing the rights of the Kurds and all Syrian political and cultural components in the future Syrian constitution.
The participants in the seminar also touched upon the reality of the Kurds in the four regions of Kurdistan, emphasizing the need to find ways to enhance cooperation in facing the challenges collectively.
