Was Rojava Surrendered? Mazloum Abdi Answers

Why was the SDF dissolved? What happened to the Autonomous Administration, and what future remains for Kurdish rights and self-government in Syria? In this interview for The Amargi, journalist Irfan Aktan questions Mazloum Abdi about the January 29 agreement with Damascus, the dissolution of the SDF, the loss of independent military and administrative power, and the opportunities he says were not fully used. Abdi discusses the departure of the Global Coalition, the threat of renewed war and displacement, and why he considered the agreement necessary despite acknowledging that it was not what Kurdish people had wished for. He also speaks about Abdullah Öcalan’s letter, relations with Turkey and Israel, the possibility of a new Kurdish political movement, constitutional guarantees and his new position as an adviser to the Syrian presidency. — About The Amargi: The Amargi is a grassroots-funded online media outlet established by a group of journalists, activists, and academics based in Europe. We are independent from any commercial and political influence and our donors support us because their democratic values align with our editorial policy. The Amargi’s spotlight is on Kurdistan, but we also focus on Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran, as well as the broader Middle East. In a region where undemocratic regimes, foreign intervention, and powerful corporations determine the political discourse and suppress self-determination, dissent, and diversity, we aspire to be a powerful voice of those rendered powerless and voiceless. “Amargi”, a Sumerian word, is regarded as the first known written word for “freedom”. If you want to support and help expand The Amargi by becoming a donor, please visit: https://www.theamargi.com/donate