[THREAD] 1/ Today, a number Kurdish political parties gathered to voice concerns over the “Syrian People’s Assembly elections,” questioning whether the process reflects inclusive political representation.

2/ They criticized allocation of only 4 seats out of 210 for Kurdish representation, saying it does not accurately reflect their demographic and political weight.

3/ This public statement echoes widespread fears concerning the future of Kurdish people's civil rights and political representation under the Syrian Transitional Government (STG).

4/ Abdulilah Arabo, prominent Kurdish politician, told RIC the parties are “not satisfied,” but said they will not boycott the process, stressing continued efforts to secure Kurdish rights.

5/ Arabo also noted that representation concerns are not limited to Kurds, mentioning similar issues affecting other communities, including Druze and Alawites.