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Abdi Says SDF Dissolution Opens New Chapter, Urges Kurds to Help Draft Syria’s Constitution

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Mustafa “Mazloum” Abdi described the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces after 15 years of armed activity as both an ending and a beginning.
  • He said Syrian Kurds should join the committee expected to draft a new constitution within two to three months, although no completion deadline has been set.
  • Abdi said the SDF had joined the Syrian army under an agreement and urged stronger political representation for Kurds and other groups in a new state system.

The dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces marks “an end and a beginning at the same time,” according to Mustafa “Mazloum” Abdi, the former SDF commander who now serves as an adviser to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

In his first interview with a Turkish media outlet, Abdi said Syria’s Kurds now had an opportunity to participate voluntarily in building a new Syrian state. He said their aim was not to create a separate entity, but to become one of the state’s constituent groups while retaining their identity and expanding gains through constitutional guarantees.

an end and a beginning at the same time

· Mustafa “Mazloum” AbdiAbdi’s description of the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces after 15 years of armed activity.

Abdi stressed that Kurds should take part in drafting Syria’s new constitution. No deadline has been set for completing the process, but a drafting committee should be formed within two to three months. “We want Kurds to be part of the committee,” he said.

not to establish an entity separate from the state, but to become one of the constituent elements of the new state with their own identity, and to expand the gains that have been achieved through constitutional guarantees

· Mustafa “Mazloum” AbdiHis explanation of the Syrian Kurds’ political objectives.

Speaking to Ilke TV, Abdi said Kurds had experienced a distinct regional situation and had effectively lived as a state because of political developments. He said the Syrian regime had changed, a new Syria was being built, and international support was focused on preserving the country’s unity. In written responses published by Yeni Yasam, he said the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria could have achieved more during the past 15 years.

Abdi said the SDF had joined the Syrian army with all its resources under an agreement and plan, and that it would retain a role within the army. He also described the introduction of Kurdish in schools as a major achievement. Looking ahead, he said the new era could offer greater room for a democratic and secular state, while emphasizing the need to resolve the political problems of Druze, Alawites, Kurds and other communities.

We want Kurds to be part of the committee

· Mustafa “Mazloum” AbdiHis call for Kurdish participation in drafting Syria’s new constitution.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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