Rohilat Afrin: Including Kurdish Rights in the Syrian Constitution Is a شرط for Building Trust

Rohilat Afrin stated that recognizing Kurdish rights in Syria’s constitution is essential for trust, stressing Rojava’s protection and Kurdish unity as guarantees of freedom..

News Center – Rohilat Afrin emphasized the necessity of incorporating Kurdish rights into the Syrian constitution, establishing international monitoring mechanisms, and safeguarding existing achievements, stating that “as long as denial and fragmentation continue, there will be no real solution.”

During her participation in an online press meeting organized by the Kurdish Community Center in London under the title “Rojava and the Path of Democratic Society,” Rohilat Afrin saluted Kurdish people in Europe who took to the streets in rejection of the attacks on Rojava.

Regarding recent agreements, she explained that some administrative, security, and military provisions have been partially implemented in Rojava. However, withdrawal from certain areas has not yet been completed, and checkpoints around Kobani are still in place. She noted that this situation reflects the continued presence of shadowy military centers, keeping the possibility of renewed clashes alive.

She added that the agreement has not been fully implemented concerning civilians detained by the Damascus authorities and those who were displaced. “A serious path must begin toward a permanent solution, but so far we have not witnessed concrete steps,” she said, stressing the need for a genuine process to ensure a lasting resolution. She revealed that their condition regarding the appointment of a governor for the city of Hasakah was officially accepted by the Syrian interim government after initially being rejected.

The Need for a Monitoring Mechanism and International Guarantees

Rohilat Afrin stressed that doubts and mistrust still persist despite some partial steps, emphasizing the necessity of establishing a real monitoring mechanism to ensure the effective implementation of the agreement. “Coalition forces must play a role in this process, not only in monitoring but also in implementation, yet no clear framework has been presented so far,” she stated.

She added that the agreement represents the beginning of a political and military integration process, not its end, noting that the absence of Kurdish rights in the Syrian constitution would render any political construction devoid of trust. “As long as denial and fragmentation continue, there will be no real solution,” she reiterated, affirming that popular commitment to this path could move the process forward despite risks and concerns.

Protecting Rojava Is a Collective Responsibility

Rohilat Afrin affirmed that safeguarding the achievements of Rojava is a top priority, noting that political and military agreements do not mark the end of the road but rather the beginning of a long process requiring realism and commitment. She stressed that their primary standard is preserving the sacrifices made by the martyrs and ensuring the unity of the parts of Kurdistan within the framework of protecting Rojava, considering this the only way to achieve the freedom of the Kurdish people.

Belief in Peace and the Path of Democratic Resolution

In conclusion, Rohilat Afrin stated that the democratic society project in Turkey represents an alternative model to confront the mentality of the nation-state and capitalism. She emphasized that this model does not concern the Kurds alone but serves as an example for all peoples, and that attacks on Rojava aim to weaken this path. She called for collective responsibility and strong support to confront these challenges, ensuring the continuation of the peaceful and democratic solution process.