Syrian Kurdish leader calls for federal state
In an interview with Al-Monitor, Akram Hesso, the Kurdish head of Syria's Jazeera canton, spoke about the Syrian Kurds' relations with regional and international players as well as a model for federal rule in Syria.
AMUDA, Syria — Amid the ongoing war ravaging Syria, particularly the Kurdish regions, infighting among the Kurds continues, as does the Kurdish-Arab conflict. As the Syrian revolution enters its fifth year, areas like Homs and Hama have been brought to ruin and their inhabitants have either been forced out or fled.
Despite the wide unrest, Kurdish regions (Rojava) affected by the spillovers of the Syrian crisis have generally been able to maintain their infrastructure and institutions dating back to the Syrian regime’s rule.
Akram Hesso, a graduate of Aleppo University’s law school, holds the post of prime minister of Jazeera canton. From Amuda, he spoke to Al-Monitor about the difficulties and problems his people are facing and the sacrifices they made to preserve the safety of the Kurdish regions.
The text of the interview follows:
