KNC Legal Committee Holds Regular Meeting in Qamishlo in Presence of Mohammed Ismail

ARK News.. The Legal Committee of the Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNC) held its regular meeting on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the headquarters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party–Syria (KDP-Syria) in Qamishlo, in the presence of KNC President Mohammed Ismail. The meeting addressed a range of legal and political issues and discussed mechanisms for the committee’s work in the coming period.

Participants reviewed the outcomes of the KNC Legal Committee delegation’s visit to Damascus and its meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Local Administration, and the relevant civil affairs authorities. They discussed the issues raised during those meetings as part of ongoing efforts to follow up on legal and administrative matters affecting Kurds in Syria.

The meeting also examined several important legal issues, and a committee was formed to follow up on the files of transitional justice and the Arab Belt. Participants also discussed how Kurdish members of the Syrian People’s Assembly could carry out their work and contribute to following up on issues related to Kurdish rights and strengthening Kurdish representation in the political and legislative process.

In addition, the committee discussed the possibility of organizing specialized constitutional workshops to examine constitutional issues and highlight the importance of guaranteeing Kurdish rights in Syria’s constitution. The proposed workshops would address aspirations for building a democratic and pluralistic state founded on justice, equality, and partnership among the various components of Syrian society.

During the meeting, KNC President Mohammed Ismail also provided an extensive briefing on the latest rapid political developments in Syria generally and on the Kurdish scene in particular. He outlined the main challenges facing the country, their implications for Syria’s future and the Kurdish cause, and the importance of keeping pace with these developments and formulating positions suited to the requirements of the coming phase.

The meeting comes as part of the KNC Legal Committee’s ongoing efforts to follow up on legal, constitutional, and political issues and strengthen its role in addressing matters related to Kurdish rights. These efforts aim to support a political solution in Syria, consolidate the principles of justice and equal citizenship, and ensure the national and political rights of the Kurdish people in Syria’s future constitution.

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