President Barzani Calls for an End to Campaigns Targeting Syrian Arabs Residing in the Kurdistan Region

ARK News.. President Masoud Barzani has called for an immediate end to campaigns targeting Syrian Arab residents in the Kurdistan Region, in the wake of recent events in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Below is the full text of President Barzani’s message:

Message from President Barzani

In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate,

In reaction to the events that have taken place in the city of Aleppo over the past few days, it is regrettable that some media platforms and social media outlets, among others, have launched campaigns against Syrian Arab citizens residing in the Kurdistan Region.

Such campaigns and behaviors are inappropriate and misplaced. They do not, in any way, align with the principles and values of the people of Kurdistan, and they also contradict the general policy and vision of the institutions of the Kurdistan Region.

In truth, it is unacceptable to place the blame for a crime committed by one group on others who have no connection to it. Rather, refugees and Syrian Arab citizens who have sought refuge in and are living in the Kurdistan Region must be respected. These illegitimate campaigns must be ended, and the relevant authorities must work to prevent the recurrence of such behaviors.

Masoud Barzani
12 January 2026

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