Kurdish Diaspora Union Calls on Kurds to Continue Supporting Syrian Kurdistan
ARK News.. The Kurdistan Diaspora Union strongly condemned the attack that took place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the city of Antwerp, Belgium, which targeted a number of Kurdish citizens.
In a statement, the union said that the gathering was organized as a civil demonstration in support of Syrian Kurdistan, but it was attacked by several Syrian Arabs.
Regarding the casualties, the union revealed that the attack was carried out using knives, injuring six Kurdish citizens, two of whom are in critical condition.
The union confirmed that four suspects have been arrested so far, calling on Belgian police and authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and impose the harshest penalties on those involved.
It also emphasized the need for Belgian security agencies to protect the Kurdish community and prevent the recurrence of such racist attacks.
In another part of the statement, the union urged members of the Kurdish community to remain calm and adhere strictly to legal channels.
It stated: “Do not think of revenge, because the idea of revenge does not belong to Kurdish culture. We always support peace and stability.”
The statement concluded by calling on Kurds to continue participating in peaceful demonstrations to raise awareness of the Kurdish people’s suffering and to continue supporting Western Kurdistan.
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