Statement by the General Secretariat of the KNC in Syria On the Terrorist Bombing at Mar Elias Church in Damascus

ARK News.. The Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNC) strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack perpetrated by ISIS, which targeted Mar Elias Church in the al-Duwail’a neighborhood of Damascus on the morning of Sunday, June 22, 2025. The bombing claimed the lives of several innocent civilians and left many others injured.

This appalling act comes at a moment when Syrians had begun to hope for an end to tyranny and were looking forward to a future marked by greater freedom, peace, and national stability.

The targeting of houses of worship, the desecration of sacred sites, and the murder of innocent civilians are flagrant violations of human and religious values. These actions are nothing short of a malicious attempt to incite division and undermine civil peace among the diverse communities of the Syrian people.

The Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNC) extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the residents of Al-Duwail’a. We also express our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those wounded.

The Council affirms that effectively confronting terrorism and extremism requires sincere solidarity and coordination among all segments of the Syrian population. It calls for the complete rejection of all forms of violence and hatred and reaffirms its commitment to building a democratic, inclusive state founded on equal citizenship, justice, and respect for human rights.

The Council stresses that lasting security and stability in Syria can only be achieved by guaranteeing the rights of all Syrians to freedom and dignity, and by ensuring their full participation in shaping the future of the country through a new state built on true national partnership.

Mercy to the innocent victims, and wishes for a speedy recovery to the wounded.

General Secretariat
Kurdish National Council in Syria
Qamishlo – June 23, 2025

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