Kobani
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The ambiguous fate of the 100,000-strong army of Syrian Kurds
World Service - While the media close to the Kurds have been talking about a force of 100,000 people for years, now according to Havar News and analyzes published in the Middle East Institute (MEI), only four Kurdish brigades are in the process of merging with the Syrian army.
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Three big challenges of Syrian Kurds
World Service - According to the director of the Kurdish Peace Institute, at the same time as the gradual integration of northeastern Syria into the structure of the transitional government, the Kurds face three simultaneous challenges; The gradual elimination of the Kurdish language and identity, the limitation of the role of women in the power structure, and the increasing control of Damascus over the economic resources of the region are faced.
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The uncertain future of the agreement between Damascus and the SDF
Syria Service - A few months have passed since the signing of the integration agreement between the interim government of Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces, reports indicate a significant gap between the provisions of the agreement and the process of its implementation. While this agreement was drafted with the aim of consolidating the ceasefire, guaranteeing the rights of local communities and integrating administrative and security structures, sources close to the autonomous administration criticize the reduction of local powers, the limitation of the role of women, the ambiguity of the status of prisoners, the continuation of human rights violations and the neglect of the political and cultural rights of the Kurds.
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Parliamentary elections in northeastern Syria; The dispute over the rights of the Kurds
World Service- The holding of parliamentary elections in the Kurdish areas of northeastern Syria, at the same time as the negotiations between Damascus and the Kurdish Autonomous Administration, once again revealed deep differences over political rights, demographic weight and the level of representation of the Kurds in the future structure of Syria.
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The process of electing the representatives of Haskeh, Qamishlo and Kobani in the Syrian Parliament started at the same time as the Kurdish parties pr
Syria Service - The process of electing representatives of the cities of Hasakah, Qamishlo and Kobani to join the "People's Assembly" of Syria has begun; A process that has been criticized by 24 Kurdish parties and described as the continuation of policies of ignoring the rights of Kurds and limiting political representation in these areas.
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UN emphasis on the role of Syrian Kurds in the process of political transition
World Service - The Deputy Special Envoy of the United Nations for Syrian Affairs announced the progress in the talks to integrate the forces of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" (SDF) into the national structures of this country and emphasized that without the meaningful participation of the Kurds and other communities, the process of political transition in Syria will not be stabilized.
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Continued violations of Kurdish rights by the Syrian transitional government
World Service - Rami Abdulrahman, director of the Syrian Human Rights Watch, warned against the escalation of pressure against the Kurds and announced that arbitrary arrests, confiscation of property, security restrictions and preventing the return of refugees continue in different areas of Syria, and the transitional government of Damascus has not yet been able to control armed groups and implement the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Wide protest in Kobani against the Arabicization of Kurdish names
Syria Service - Hundreds of residents and students of Kobani held a protest march and declared their opposition to changing the Kurdish names of the city's regions and demanded the recognition of the language and rights of the Kurds in the new Syrian constitution.
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The delegation of the interim government of Syria met with the management of Kobani
Syrian Service - Kobani city administration, in a meeting with a delegation from the interim government of Syria, reviewed the process of integrating service institutions, supporting agriculture and strengthening internal peace within the framework of the January 29 agreement.
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Ibrahim Muslim:
Government institutions will return to Kobani soon
Syria Service - "Ibrahim Muslim", the new director of Kobani region, announced that the Syrian government institutions will soon return to this city and the process of rebuilding basic services such as water, electricity, education and health has begun with the use of local forces and young experts.
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Meeting of Mazlum Kobani with Kurdish parties in Kobani
Syria service - Mazlum Kobani, commander of SDF in a meeting with Kurdish parties in Kobani discussed about agreement performance process with Syria government. He also emphasized about the process continuation and the importance of strengthening the stability and coexistence in the region.
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Travel an astrological of public health ministry of Syria government with UNICEF to Kobani
Syria Service - An astrological of public health ministry of Syria government with UNICEF representatives traveled for checking the health and humane situation of people in Kobani.
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Salih Muslim, former co-chair of the PYD, passed away
Syria service - Salih Muslim, former co-chair of the PYD, died in Erbil at the age of 75.
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The head of Amed Lawyers Association announced:
The possibility of reopening the Morshidpinar border gate to help Kobani
Turkey Service - The head of Amed Lawyers Association announced the consultation with government officials to reopen the Morshidpinar border crossing and said that the atmosphere of the talks was not negative and that this crossing may soon be opened for .the direct delivery of humanitarian aid to Kobani
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Syrian Kurds look at the agreement of Kobani and Al-Sharia
Jahan Service - With the arrival of the internal security forces of the Syrian government in Haskeh and Qamishlo according to the framework of the agreement of January 30 with the Syrian Democratic Forces, the atmosphere in the northeast of Syria fluctuates between cautious calm and deep concern.
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A member of the Kobani relief forces board announced:
Examining the implementation mechanism of the January 29 agreement and the situation of the siege of Kobani in the Aleppo meeting
Syrian Service - "Khalil Othman Abdo", a member of the Kobani Security Forces Board, announced that in the meeting of the Kobani Security Forces and the Internal Security Forces Command of the Provisional Government in Aleppo, the implementation mechanism of the January 29 agreement and the situation of the Kobani siege were discussed.
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Marwan Al-Ali:
Life in Kobani will soon be completely normal
Syrian Service - "Marwan Al-Ali", the commander of the Syrian internal security forces in Hasaka, announced that a ceasefire has been established with the implementation of the initial stages of the agreement between the interim government of Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces And with the withdrawal of military forces and the establishment of internal security forces, the security situation in Kobani, Shadadi and other areas of northern Syria will soon be stabilized and life will return to normal.
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Kobani Autonomous Administration:
The Syrian interim government has not yet fulfilled its obligations
Syria Service - The Kobani Autonomous Administration announced that despite the promises made by the representatives of the Damascus interim government at the Aleppo meeting, no concrete action has been taken so far.
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The severe and severe blockade of electricity has paralyzed people's lives in Kobani
Syria Service - The city of Kobani, which has been under severe siege since 17 days ago, has reached the brink of a humanitarian disaster with water, electricity, internet and severe lack of food, and thousands of civilians, especially children and babies, are living in critical conditions.
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Türkiye preventing the entry of Turkish Kurdish aid to Kobani
Jahan Service - According to popular organizations, Türkiye blocked the passage of a humanitarian aid convoy to the Kurdish city of Kobani in northern Syria. This issue, together with the siege of this city by the Syrian government forces and in the midst of a severe lack of food, water and electricity, has intensified concerns about the occurrence of a humanitarian crisis.