Syrian Kurds for Federal System

The idea was dismissed by Syrian government negotiators at peace talks in Geneva and by Turkey’s government.Both stressed the need to preserve Syria’s national unity and territorial integrity.

The Kurds already operate “autonomous administrations” in three enclaves bordering Turkey – Afrin and Kobane in Aleppo province and Jazira in Hassakeh.The federal system would also include predominantly Arab and Turkmen areas captured from so-called Islamic State.