Syrian should decide their destiny, Barzani

DUHUK/ Aswat al-Iraq: Kurdish region president Masoud Barzani stressed today that the Syrian people shall decide it is destiny and draw it is future, confirming that the "democratic alternative shall be in the interest of all social components", according to governmental electronic site.

In a news item by the site, copy received by Aswat al-Iraq, Barzani visited today a Syrian refugees' camp in Domaiz, 15 km south Duhuk, to investigate their conditions personally.

He held a meeting with Duhuk officials and UNHCR representative there, calling the Syrians to be "at home".

Barzani promised to arrange their situations before the coming winter if they did not return home.

He added that "the important thing is the future of the Syrian Kurds who were denied the Syrian nationality and rights".

"The democratic alternative will be in the interest of Syria, as well as the Syrian Kurds who should have strong guarantees for their future", he confirmed.

Barzani disclosed that Iraqi Kurdistan is "endeavoring with the international community to provide the Syrian Kurds with such guarantees", pointing the importance of "organizing the Kurdish House".

"Arbil agreement among Syrian Kurds is an important step to organize efforts for better future to the Syrian Kurds", he elaborated.

But he warned against all differences and the necessity to build joint future and positive relations among all the Syrian social components.