{"id":8415,"date":"2026-01-20T01:20:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m-syria-d.com\/en\/?p=8415"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:20:32","slug":"public-statement-by-the-syrian-democratic-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m-syria-d.com\/en\/?p=8415","title":{"rendered":"Public Statement by the Syrian Democratic Council"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The regions of Northeast Syria are witnessing a dangerous escalation marked by attacks carried out by radical armed factions operating under the umbrella of the transitional government. These attacks target the Kurdish people and their forces, who were at the forefront of the fight against ISIS and played a decisive role in its defeat.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The execution of fighters from the Women\u2019s Protection Units after their capture, along with the release of ISIS militants, constitutes a reproduction of terrorism and poses a direct threat to regional and international security. Such actions raise serious concerns about the possibility of new massacres similar to those committed against Alawites, Druze, and Kurds in Aleppo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Today, the city of Kobani is facing a direct threat. Kobani stands as a global symbol of resistance against ISIS and marks the beginning of its collapse. Any attack on Kobani constitutes a violation of democratic values, freedom, and the will of free peoples in Syria, the region, and the world. It also represents an act of retaliation against those who defeated terrorism.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The targeting of Kobani cannot be separated from the broader targeting of northeastern Syria in all its diversity, including Arabs, Kurds, Syriacs, and Assyrians. This exclusionary assault seeks to undermine coexistence and prevent the emergence of a free and democratic Syria.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Today, supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is not merely a political choice. It is a moral and humanitarian responsibility aimed at preventing the resurgence of terrorism, protecting civilians, and preserving stability. Ignoring these dangers will inevitably allow terrorism to once again threaten global security.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) reaffirms its commitment to dialogue and negotiation between the interim government and the SDF. At the same time, it strongly condemns the brutal actions carried out by the Damascus authority\u2019s forces, which reject dialogue and peaceful solutions. In light of the interim government\u2019s insistence on military approaches, the SDC emphasizes the necessity of continuing legitimate resistance in defense of freedom and dignity. It also stresses the pursuit of a democratic, pluralistic, and decentralized Syria that is safe for all its people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Syrian Democratic Council<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>January 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The regions of Northeast Syria are witnessing a dangerous escalation marked by attacks carried out by radical armed factions operating under the umbrella of the transitional government. These attacks target the Kurdish people and their forces, who were at the forefront of the fight against ISIS and played a decisive role in its defeat. 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