Kurdish National Council Approves Return of Progressive Democratic Party and Warns the Kurdish Center Party

ARK News.. The Kurdish National Council (NKC) held its regular meeting on December 10, 2025, during which it discussed various political and organizational issues and took several key decisions:
1. The Presidency Committee presented a detailed report on meetings held in Damascus and Aleppo, participation in the Middle East Peace and Security Forum organized by the American University in Duhok, and meetings with President Masoud Barzani, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, and General Mazloum Abdi under President Barzani’s auspices. The council emphasized that these meetings support the unification of the Kurdish position and enhance the role of the Joint Kurdish Delegation, serving Kurdish national rights and general national interests.

2. The council reaffirmed that addressing the Kurdish issue in Syria should proceed through dialogue, negotiation, and national partnership, stressing the importance of the council’s continued role based on a shared Kurdish vision. It highlighted the need to strengthen the council’s presence in Damascus and its relations with all Syrian national forces, while condemning hate speech emerging from certain circles near the transitional administration.

3. The council stressed strict adherence to its decisions on national and Kurdish issues, calling for accountability for any violations. In this context, it issued a formal warning to the Kurdish Center Party for failing to inform the council or obtain approval for recent activities in Damascus, emphasizing that such actions must not be repeated.

4. The council unanimously approved the return of the Progressive Democratic Kurdish Party in Syria to its ranks, effective from the date of the meeting, underlining the importance of strengthening Kurdish unity and completing its national role.

5. The council approved the electoral list for the Fifth Congress and instructed immediate preparation for the conference, including forming specialized committees and completing organizational procedures.

6. Marking Human Rights Day, the council addressed the dire situation of displaced populations from Sere Kaniye and Gire Sipi, urging the transitional administration to expedite their return. The council also praised the efforts of its legal office for organizing forums in Damascus and Qamishli to discuss resolving the Kurdish issue in Syria in line with international charters and conventions.

The Kurdish National Council in Syria
Qamishlo, December 11, 2025

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