Respecting the Particularity of Each Part of Kurdistan and Rejecting Any Interference in Its Internal Affairs

"The unity of the Kurdish people does not mean guardianship; rather, it means mutual respect and safeguarding the independence of political decision-making in every part of Kurdistan."

In light of the rapid political transformations taking place in the region, and considering the geopolitical realities on the ground, it has become evident that Kurdistan, as the historical homeland of the Kurdish people, remains geographically and politically divided among several states. This division is the result of complex historical circumstances and international and regional power balances that, to this day, have shown no genuine will to unify this land or to fully recognize the Kurdish people's right to self-determination in a unified and comprehensive manner.

This reality has led to the emergence of multiple political experiences in each part of Kurdistan, each shaped by its own historical particularities and distinct political, social, and security contexts. From this perspective, treating any Kurdish political experience as an automatic extension of, or subordinate to, another constitutes a reductionist reading of the existing political reality and an infringement upon the right of those communities to manage their public affairs according to their objective conditions and independent will.

The Kurdish people in Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Iran live under different political and legal systems, face diverse challenges, and hold national and political priorities shaped by their immediate realities and specific circumstances. Accordingly, respecting the particularity of each Kurdish political experience and safeguarding the independence of political decision-making in every part of Kurdistan is a national, political, and moral necessity—not merely a temporary or tactical choice.

We affirm clearly that the unity of the Kurdish people, as a legitimate national aspiration, does not imply imposing any form of political guardianship among the different parts of Kurdistan, nor does it justify interference in the internal affairs of any existing political experience. Genuine unity is not built on directives or impositions, but on mutual respect, voluntary solidarity, and coordination based on shared will.

On this basis, we reiterate our rejection of any form of interference in our internal affairs, under any pretext and from any party whatsoever—whether such interference appears in the form of recommendations, directives, or political positions that do not stem from the free will of our people and their political and social institutions. The political decision concerning the future of the Kurds in Syrian Kurdistan must be an independent one, derived exclusively from the will of its people and their political forces, who bear responsibility for their reality and fully understand the nature of their challenges and the complexities of the current phase.

We also emphasize that relations of brotherhood and solidarity among the Kurdish people in all parts of Kurdistan must be founded on mutual respect and balanced moral and political support, without allowing such solidarity to evolve into guardianship or interference in the internal affairs of any part. Genuine national solidarity strengthens independence rather than diminishing it; it is based on partnership, not subordination.

The current phase requires responsible political awareness and a deep understanding that the strength of the Kurdish people lies in respecting the diversity of their political experiences, in protecting the independence of decision-making in each part, and in building relations based on free cooperation and voluntary integration—not on imposition or the enforcement of political wills.

In conclusion, we affirm that the struggle of the Kurdish people, in all parts of Kurdistan, will remain a legitimate struggle for freedom, dignity, and justice. The legitimacy of any political project can only be derived from the will of the local peoples themselves—not from decisions or visions imposed from outside. Respecting the will of the people and safeguarding the independence of their political decision-making constitute the true foundation for any just and stable future.

20 February 2026
Dr. Adnan Bouzan

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