59% of Syria's historical monuments looted or destroyed; Afrin tops the list

Syria Service - The results of a scientific study published in the international journal Heritage show that 59% of the archaeological sites surveyed in Syria have been subject to looting, destruction or change of use in recent years. The study, which was conducted based on satellite images, introduced Afrin as one of the most damaged areas in Syria in terms of destruction of cultural heritage.

Representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus:

There is a serious will to implement the agreement with the Syrian government

Syria Service - The representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus, announcing the progress of the process of integrating the institutions of this administration into the structure of the Syrian interim government, announced the existence of a serious will on both sides to implement the agreements and said that the proposal to incorporate the YPJ as a special counter-terrorism force under the supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Interior is awaiting the final decision of the head of the Syrian interim government.

Why do some American politicians show interest in the Kurds?

World Service - Support for the Kurds Figures such as Lindsey Graham have once again raised the question of why some American politicians defend the Kurds at critical times. A review of the records of these politicians shows that a combination of security, strategic and international US credibility considerations played a role in shaping this approach.

different accounts of the integration of the Kurdish structure into the Damascus government

World Service- While the Syrian ambassador described the integration process as “miraculous”, the UN has announced that negotiations on the most important issues between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces are still ongoing.

Damascus' strategy to consolidate influence in the Kurdish areas of Syria

World Service - The formation of the temporary executive office of Hasakah province, with the presence of most figures close to the Syrian Democratic Forces, at first glance seems to benefit these forces, but an examination of the developments shows that Damascus, by handing over some administrative positions, is gradually consolidating its security, judicial, and institutional influence in northeastern Syria; a strategy that could ultimately lead to the complete integration of the autonomous structures into the central government.

The story of the transformation of sports in Syrian Kurdistan

Syria Service - Sports in the Kurdish regions of Syria have transformed over decades from an area controlled by the Baath government's security and centralist policies into an area for social development, youth participation, and the expansion of women's presence during the autonomous administration of northern and eastern Syria.

Arab media:

Ahmed al-Sharaa is rebuilding Syria's security structure

Syria Service - Arab media announced that the head of the Syrian interim government, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has begun the process of rebuilding and centralizing the country's security structure by making new appointments in security institutions; an action that, according to these media, is aimed at placing security and intelligence agencies under the direct supervision of the head of the government.

Reviewing 14 Years of Change in the Kurdish Regions of Syria

World Service- Fourteen years of political and social activity by the Syrian Kurds have taken this community from a period of denial of identity to a stage where they are now negotiating their place in the future structure of Syria.

Warning about the intensification of discrimination against Kurds in Raqqa

World Service - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, referring to the arrest and kidnapping of 15 Kurdish citizens in the last two weeks, considered this trend a sign of the intensification of discrimination and violation of the rights of Kurdish citizens.

Building a new Syria depends on a national agreement based on the constitution

Syria Service - The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) issued a statement on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of July 19, 2012, emphasizing the need to achieve a national agreement on constitutional and political grounds to build a new Syria, and called for recognizing the country's diversity, guaranteeing the rights of all citizens, and advancing national dialogue as a path to achieving sustainable stability.

Kurdish journalist "Dogan Jahan":

The January 29 agreement brought the political existence of the Syrian Kurds into the official framework

Syria Service - Referring to the developments of the past 14 years in the Kurdish regions of Syria, Kurdish journalist "Dogan Jahan" said that the July 19, 2012 uprising put an end to the policies of denial against the Kurds and the January 29 agreement between the SDF and the interim government in Damascus recognized the political and military status of the Kurds for the first time in the form of an official agreement.

The position of women's forces must be determined in military structure of Syria

Syria Service - "Militan Afrin", a YPJ commander, referring to the ongoing negotiations between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the interim government in Damascus, said that the dispute over the position of the YPJ remains one of the main issues in the integration process. He emphasized that this force is not just a military title and is a symbol of their political and social participation for some women in northern and eastern Syria.

Azad Othman and Mohammad Ala Saeed were released

Syria Service - Azad Abdul Karim Othman and Mohammad Ala Saeed Ibrahim, who were captured by Turkish-backed forces in October 2019, when Horin Khalaf, the co-chair of the Syrian Future Party, was killed, were released after seven years and within the framework of a prisoner exchange agreement.

Minority Coalition; New Strategy of Syrian Kurds and Turkmens

World Service - The reduction of past differences and increasing concerns about the concentration of power in Damascus have led Syrian Kurds and Turkmens to political cooperation and the creation of a common front to defend minority rights.

Kobani Autonomous Administration Co-Head:

Kobani will not be a victim of Arabization policies and Kobani will remain

Syria Service - "Farhan Haj Issa", the co-head of the Kobani Autonomous Administration, considered the efforts to change the name of the city as a continuation of the Baath regime's Arabization policies and emphasized that "Kobani will remain Kobani."

Eight Syrian Kurdish parties call for cancellation of the "Arab Belt" plan and restoration of historical Kurdish names

Syria Service - Eight parties that are members of the Consultative Meeting of Syrian Kurdish Parties issued a statement calling on the new Syrian government to cancel all consequences of the Arabization policies of the Baathist regime, including the "Arab Belt" plan, return historical Kurdish names to Kurdish-populated areas, and compensate for the lost rights of the Kurdish people.

DEM Party MP:

Turkey Has Linked the Kurdish Issue to Developments in Syrian Kurdistan

Turkey Desk – A Member of Parliament for Van representing the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), referring to the recent NATO meeting in Ankara, claimed that a new mission has been defined for Turkey within the NATO framework. According to him, the Turkish government has tied the process of resolving the Kurdish issue to recent developments in Syrian Kurdistan and other foreign policy considerations.

Syrian Interim Government Must Clarify the Fate of Thousands of Missing Detainees

Syria Service – Following a week-long visit to the country, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria issued a report calling for the clarification of the fate of thousands of detainees and missing persons, accountability for human rights violators, and the acceleration of the transitional justice process.

Kobanî University Hosts Kurdish Art and Folklore Festival

Syria Service – Kobanî University hosted hundreds of students, researchers, and academics at a two-day festival dedicated to art and folklore—an event organized to honor Kurdish cultural heritage, boost student morale, and pass this legacy on to future generations.

Mass Gathering by Kobani Residents to Demand Official Recognition of the City's Historic Name

Syria Service – Residents of Kobani in Syrian Kurdistan held a large-scale gathering to demand the official registration of the historic name "Kobani" in all Syrian government documents and correspondence, emphasizing that the name is integral to the city's identity and history, as well as a global symbol of its people's resistance.

Ilham Ahmed:

Democratic Integration in Syria Cannot Be Achieved Without Guaranteeing the Rights of Kurds and Women

Syria Service – Ilham Ahmed, Co-chair of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Autonomous Administration, emphasized the ongoing process of integrating military forces and Autonomous Administration institutions into the Syrian structure. She stated that realizing a democratic system requires guaranteeing the rights of Kurds and women, recognizing mother-tongue education, and ensuring their genuine participation in decision-making structures; furthermore, the representation of Kurds and women must not be limited to mere tokenism or statistical inclusion.

The Role of Kurdish Women in Syria’s New Army

World News Desk – Women who fought on the front lines in the battles of Kobani and Raqqa—and against ISIS—now have no place in the new army of post-Assad Syria. While thousands of male Kurdish fighters have been integrated into Damascus's military structure, the future of Syria's female Kurdish forces remains shrouded in uncertainty.

From the Battlefield to Parliament:

The Syrian Kurds' Share of Power

World Desk – The announcement of a list of 12 Kurdish representatives in Syria's new parliament has once again raised the question of whether the Kurds—after playing a significant role in Syrian events for years—have managed to secure a position in the new power structure commensurate with their political and demographic weight.

Attacks by Syrian Interim Government Forces on Suwayda Leave One Dead and Several Wounded

Syria Desk – The command of the "National Guard" forces—affiliated with Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri in Suwayda—announced that attacks by Syrian Interim Government forces on the city's residential areas, involving drones and heavy weaponry, resulted in one death and injuries to a number of civilians and members of the force.

Democratic Union Party (PYD):

The process of forming the Syrian People's Assembly does not reflect the true will of society.

Syria Desk – Criticizing the process of forming the Syrian People's Assembly, the Democratic Union Party (PYD) stated that the mechanism for selecting the body's members failed to ensure genuine representation for the various segments of Syrian society. Expressing concern over the continued marginalization of Kurds, the party called for the adoption of a democratic approach and guarantees for the equitable participation of all components of society in the country's political structure.

Ahmad al-Sharaa Appoints One-Third of Parliament Members

Syria Desk – Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of the Syrian interim government, has issued a decree appointing 70 new members to the country's interim parliament. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish political factions in northern and eastern Syria, who argue that the process of forming the parliament lacked genuine participation and could jeopardize Kurdish national rights in the future constitution.

Syrian Democratic Council Calls for Independent Investigation into Attacks on Tel Aran and Tel Hasel

Syria Service – The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) condemned the attacks and raids carried out by forces of the Syrian Interim Government on the towns of Tel Aran and Tel Hasel in the Aleppo countryside. Describing these actions as violations of human rights and the rule of law, the Council called for the release of those detained and the initiation of an independent investigation.

Damascus’s New Parliament Sends a Message to the Kurds: Limited Participation, Diminished Influence

World Desk – While the Syrian government highlights the increased ethnic and religious diversity of the parliament, the complete absence of figures affiliated with the SDF indicates that the Kurdish autonomous administration still holds no share in Damascus’s new political structure.

Continuation of the confiscation of the properties of Kurdish citizens in Afrin; Reports of extortion and pressure against residents

Syria Service - Afrin Human Rights Organization announced the continued confiscation of civilian property in Afrin and its suburbs and announced that the "Economic Committee" affiliated with Turkish-backed groups has intensified the pressure on the residents by confiscating houses, lands and shops of Kurdish citizens and receiving sums of money in exchange for the return of property.

National Interest:

Why does Ahmad al-Shara need Kurdish forces?

World Service-National Interest has warned that the removal of Kurdish forces will turn Syria into a sanctuary for ISIS again. This American publication has emphasized that the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces; The prerequisite is the stabilization of the government of Ahmad al-Shara, and without Kurdish forces, he is not able to control ISIS and the influence of other groups in Syria.