In a statement issued from Gozarto on 1 February, the organization said it received the news of the agreement “with relief and appreciation,” noting that it provides for a ceasefire and the return of state security and civil institutions to cities and towns across Hasakah Governorate.
The agreement, according to the statement, paves the way for “the return of state institutions and the extension of state sovereignty over the governorate,” a development the organization considers beneficial for all components of the region.
While welcoming the return of state authority, the Assyrian Democratic Organization stressed the importance of safeguarding Hasakah’s long-standing social fabric. The province is home to Assyrians, Arabs, Kurds and Yazidis who, the statement noted, have lived together “for decades without notable incidents based on ethnic, religious, or sectarian grounds.” The organization underlined that preserving this diversity must remain a core priority as new arrangements are implemented on the ground.
The ADO expressed support for “any step that enhances stability and security” but urged all parties to the agreement to adhere fully to its terms and carry out their commitments responsibly. The statement called for prioritizing “the supreme national interest and the interests of the people of the region above all other considerations.”
According to the organization, the return of state institutions represents “a genuine interest for all components of the region,” particularly after years in which residents bore heavy economic and social burdens due to the absence of functioning state services.
Crucially, the Assyrian Democratic Organization emphasized the need for inclusive governance, calling for the participation of all communities and their political and social representatives in managing local affairs. It warned against “monopoly or exclusion by any political or military party claiming to represent the region’s diverse communities,” and stressed governance based on competence and genuine partnership.
