In a statement marking the 12th year of the civil war in Syria, the General Assembly of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) said that the autonomous administration offers the "best model" to solve problems.

The PYD General Assembly pointed out that the demonstrations launched by millions on March 15, 2011 did not turn into a revolution due to foreign interventions.

The PYD said that the crisis continued even after 12 years, emphasizing that the people had conquered fear through the uprisings that started in Qamishlo in March 2004 and spread over Kobanê, Afrin and Aleppo.

The PYD underlined that the sectarian, regional and international powers and structures that claimed to offer a solution have actually deepened the problems.

Emphasizing the negative role of the Turkish state, the statement said: “Syria is going through the most critical period that will determine the coming period. Therefore, Syrian national forces must act wisely in advance and frustrate plans that are not in favour of the Syrians.

“We regard the revolutionary mobilization that started in Syria in March 2011 as a historical necessity. The demands of the Syrian peoples for a democratic transformation were fulfilled after the 19 July 2012 revolution. The Autonomous Administration is the best model for solving problems. Hence, it is our duty to warn the peoples of Syria about the plans that are being implemented against them.”

The PYD called on the peoples of Syria to fight to make a real revolution by acting jointly with the democratic forces that are struggling inside and outside the country.