PYD (Democratic Union Party)

The Democratic Union Party (PYD) is a Kurdish political and militant organization based mainly in northeastern Syria. It advocates for Kurdish rights, autonomy, and self-governance within Syria. The PYD plays a key role in the region’s security and political landscape, often emphasizing social democracy, multiculturalism, and gender equality. It is associated with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition fighting against extremist groups like ISIS. While the PYD seeks greater Kurdish autonomy, its activities and alliances have made it a significant and sometimes contentious player in Syria’s ongoing conflict and regional geopolitics.