Rival Syrian Kurdish groups in Syria set for unity talks

In a potentially game-changing development, rival Syrian Kurdish factions, including the Autonomous Administration-linked PYD and the opposition-aligned Kurdish National Council (KCK), will convene on April 26th for a unified conference aimed at crafting a shared political vision.  

According to The New Arab, the meeting, pushed forward by SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and backed by US diplomatic pressure, could pave the way for a long-elusive Kurdish delegation to enter talks with Damascus.  

While hailed as a milestone by Kurdish leaders, the conference follows years of mistrust and internal fragmentation between the rival Syrian Kurdish groups, particularly accusations from the KCK of marginalisation within the current Kurdish governance structure. 

The New Arab. Maghrebi