Syrian politicians call for end to reliance on Turkey, urge national sovereignty
Officials accuse Ankara of obstructing dialogue and blocking progress toward political consensus
AL-RAQQA, Syria (MNTV) — Politicians from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) have blamed Turkey of undermining efforts to foster dialogue among Syrian factions, urging national forces to break away from foreign dependence and pursue independent solutions.
Mohammad Ali Darwish, a member of the Syrian Democratic Council’s Relations Committee, said the Transitional Government must prioritize engagement with Syrians rather than remain subordinate to external powers.
He argued that Ankara’s influence restricts Syria’s decision-making and undermines the revolutionary goals of self-governance and civil peace, reported Hawar News.
Darwish stressed that Turkey is particularly wary of the Self-Administration project in North and East Syria, describing it as a democratic model safeguarding the rights of all components—a vision that threatens Ankara’s regional agenda.
Mohammad Ramadan al-Aboud, spokesperson for the Modernity and Democracy Party, also criticized Turkey for stalling the March 10 agreement signed between SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and Transitional Government Prime Minister Ahmad al-Shar’aa.
He said Ankara’s role has been decisive in preventing progress, particularly by curbing Kurdish participation in Syria’s political future.
Al-Aboud argued that the Transitional Government was established under Turkish influence, serving as an obstacle to democratic and decentralized governance.
He warned that Turkey’s policies aim to weaken Kurdish presence in border regions and perpetuate the current deadlock.
Osman Bozan, a member of the Kurdish Left Party, echoed these views, stating that Syrians aspire to a future based on mutual understanding and free from foreign interference.
He cautioned that Turkey’s interventions risk fueling further conflict rather than advancing peace and stability.
Politicians concluded that Syrian national forces must act collectively to reject foreign domination and push for a Syrian-led political process.
They stressed that dialogue among all components remains the only viable path toward building a democratic and inclusive state.
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