Integration without return? Sarkani is a test of the credibility of the new Syrian order

Syria Service - In a note examining the failure of the first organized attempt by Kurdish families to return to Sarkani after nearly seven years of displacement, international relations researcher Polat Jan considered this city one of the most important tests of the credibility of the new Syrian political order, and emphasized that the real realization of the integration process between Damascus and the Kurds will only be possible by ensuring the security of the return of the displaced, returning their homes and properties, dismantling informal armed networks, and holding perpetrators of violence accountable.

Mazloum Abdi discussed the situation of the refugees in Sarkani

Syria Service - "Mazloum Abdi", the commander-in-chief of the SDF, met with representatives of the Syrian interim government, and discussed the situation of the refugees in Sarkani, the attacks on the refugee return convoy, the protection of civilians, and the process of integrating forces and institutions, and emphasized finding solutions to ensure the security and stability of Hasakah.

Unknown gunmen attack Qamishlo brigade forces; 2 killed and 2 wounded

Syria Service - In an attack by unknown gunmen on the Qamishlo brigade forces affiliated with the Syrian Interim Government's Ministry of Defense in the outskirts of Qamishlo, 2 members of the brigade were killed and 2 others were wounded.

13 people arrested following recent incidents, tensions and attacks in Sarkani

Syria Service - The deputy governor of Hasakah announced that 13 people have been arrested following recent incidents, tensions and attacks in the city of Sarkani, and investigations are ongoing to identify other suspects. He emphasized that security forces have taken action to control the situation and that the process of returning refugees to the city has not been stopped and will continue as planned.

The Syrian Democratic Council called for an investigation into the attack on the convoy of returning refugees from Sarkani

The Syrian Service - MSD condemned the attack on the first convoy of refugees from Sarkani who had set out to return to their areas and called on the Syrian interim government and the responsible parties to conduct an immediate, transparent and independent investigation to identify and punish the perpetrators of this attack.

A number of perpetrators of the attack on the returned refugees to Sarkani were arrested

Syria Service - Mahmoud Khalil, deputy commander of the internal security forces of Hasakah province, announced that following the attack on the Kurdish residents of Sarkani who were returning to their homes, a number of people related to these incidents have been arrested, and search and investigation operations to identify other people involved are still ongoing.

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights warns of attacks on Syrian Kurdish refugees

World Service - Rami Abdel Rahman stressed that the attack on the convoy of Kurdish refugees returning from Serekani is an organized action to disrupt peace and reconciliation in Syria.

The first convoy of displaced people from Sarkani left for their hometown

Syria Service - The first convoy of displaced people from Sarkani, consisting of about 400 families, left for their hometown after seven years of displacement today from the village of "Tuyan" on the outskirts of Hasakah and the Washukani camp.

30% increase in basic goods prices in Hasakah

Syria Service - The director of domestic trade and consumer protection in Hasakah announced a 10 to 30% increase in basic goods prices in the province over the past month, and considered the high cost of fuel, dollar transactions and increased customs tariffs to be the main factors; he also announced that the process of integrating the economic institutions of the autonomous administration with the ministries of the Syrian interim government has progressed by 95%.

The New Political Approach of the Kurds in Turkey and Syria

World Service - The analysis of the Kurdish Studies Center indicates the formation of a new political paradigm for the Kurds, especially in Turkey and Syria, in which negotiation is not a sign of retreat, but a tool for transforming the social and historical power of the Kurds into political, cultural and institutional rights.

The status of Mazloum Kobani and Ilham Ahmed after the completion of the integration process

Service Jahan-According to Amarji, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces is considering leading an inclusive and democratic political movement at the level of Syria instead of accepting a government position in Damascus, and Ilham Ahmed will most likely join the Syrian Foreign Ministry, although his final position has not yet been determined.

None of the Autonomous Administration employees have been removed from the integration process

Syria Service - The Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment announced that the process of reviewing and integrating the Autonomous Administration employees into the government's administrative structure is continuing, and so far, none of the employees have been removed from the lists provided by the Autonomous Administration, and the goal of this process is to organize the administrative structure and verify the information of the employees.

Return of displaced people from Sarkani postponed

Syria Service - Security officials in Hasakah province announced the postponement of the return of the first convoy of displaced people from the city of Sarkani due to the lack of infrastructure and logistical requirements and announced that, according to the new plan, 648 families will return to their city from Monday, August 10, within the framework of the January 29 agreement.

Kurds still want more concessions from Damascus

World Service - Kurdish language education, local police powers, and the status of commanders are among the most important unresolved demands of the Kurds in negotiations with the central government of Syria.

The process of integrating forces into the Syrian army continues

Syria Service - Mahmoud Habib, spokesman for the SDF, announced that the process of integrating these forces into the Syrian army is continuing according to the determined stages, and despite the appointment of a number of military commanders, the preparation of the units has prolonged the implementation of this process.

Syrian Kurdistan oil production to reach 250,000 barrels per day by the end of 2027

Syria Service - Following the signing of a 25-year cooperation agreement between the Syrian Oil Company and the American company HKN, the two sides announced the implementation of a plan to increase oil production from 100,000 to 250,000 barrels per day by the end of 2027, by starting field visits to the oil and gas facilities of Syrian Kurdistan.

Mazloum Abdi and Ahmed Al-Sharaa meet in Damascus

Syria Service - Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the SDF, met with the head of the Syrian interim government in Damascus and discussed the process of integrating the SDF and the autonomous administration into the structure of the government, as well as the issue of education and the status of the Kurdish language.

Delegation of Syrian Oil Company and HKN Energy Company Arrives in Qamishlo

Syria Service - A delegation consisting of officials from the Syrian Oil Company and the American company HKN arrived in the city of Qamishlo in Syrian Kurdistan with the aim of visiting the oil and gas facilities in the Rmilan region and examining the process of production activities.

Nechirvan Barzani's visit helps resolve the Kurdish issue and stabilize Syria

Syria Service - SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi called the visit of Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, to Syria "historic" and, emphasizing his role in supporting the Kurdish issue, expressed hope that this visit would lead to strengthening the stability of Syria and advancing the solution to the Kurdish issue in the region.

Emphasizing the challenges of integrating the Kurds into the Syrian government

Syria Service - "Ghareb Hasso", the co-chair of the PYD, emphasizing that the integration process between the autonomous administration and the interim government in Damascus is facing serious challenges, announced that accepting the achievements of women, recognizing the Kurdish language and the status of the YPJ are among the basic conditions for the success of this process.

Barzani and Mazloum Abdi emphasize accelerating the implementation of the agreement

Syria Service - After meeting with the head of the interim Syrian government, the head of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region discussed the results of his trip to Damascus and the process of implementing the January 29 agreement in a phone call with the commander-in-chief of the SDF; an agreement that both sides considered an important step for integrating the SDF and the autonomous administration into the structure of the Syrian government and strengthening the stability and security of the country.

Women's Protection Units (YPJ) join Syrian Ministry of Interior

Syria Service - "Abdul Karim Omar", the representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus, announced the agreement of the YPJ to join the Syrian Ministry of Interior and announced that these forces will operate in the form of a special unit to fight terrorism.

Signature collection campaign begins for official registration of the name "Kobani"

Syria Service - The director of the Kobani district announced the start of a signature collection campaign for official registration of the name "Kobani" in Syrian government documents and return of Kurdish names of villages in this region, and said that after the signatures are completed, the request will be sent to the Aleppo Governorate and then to the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration and Environment.

Consequences of the protests in the Kurdish regions of Syria

World Service-Haed Haed, a writer for the magazine "Al-Majla", believes that if Damascus does not respond to the demands of the residents of Hasakah and does not expand political participation, the protests could turn into a widespread and destabilizing crisis in northeastern Syria.

Will the Syrian Kurdish-led force be dissolved?

World Service - The Syrian Democratic Forces, which have been considered the most important military force of the Syrian Kurds for the past decade, may soon be replaced by a new structure within the framework of the Syrian government; a development whose consequences will go beyond the military sphere.

The return of displaced people to Sarkani has entered the implementation phase

Syria Service - The Sarkani Displaced People Committee announced that the process of returning displaced people to this area has entered the operational phase and it is expected that the first group, consisting of about 500 families, will return to the city and villages of this area during this week.

Kurds living in the Kurdistan Region will not return to Syria

World Service-Despite the fact that more than a year has passed since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and the return of millions of Syrians to their country, most Kurdish refugees living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq are still unwilling to return to northeastern Syria; they consider insecurity, economic crisis, the uncertain future of the Damascus agreement and the Syrian Democratic Forces, and the established life in the Kurdistan Region as the most important reasons for this decision.

Dissolving the Autonomous Administration and the SDF does not mean eliminating them

Syria Service - "Sihanouk Dibo", the representative of the Autonomous Administration in Damascus, announced that the dissolution of the Autonomous Administration and the SDF will not mean the end of their activities or the elimination of these institutions, but rather, within the framework of the process of integration with the structure of the Syrian government, these groups will continue to operate with a changed structure and political identity.

"Noureddine Ahmed", Governor of Hasakah:

70% of the process of merging government institutions in Hasakah province has been completed

Syria Service - The Governor of Hasakah announced that the process of merging and activating government institutions in this province has reached an advanced stage and about 70% of it has been completed so far. According to him, thousands of employees in the education, health, electricity and other service institutions have been integrated into the structure of the Syrian government.

Kurds of Serikani wait seven years to return home

World Service- Despite an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces for the return of displaced people, thousands of Kurds who were driven out of Serikani during the Turkish military operation in 2019 are still living in camps and say the presence of Ankara-backed armed forces in their homes has made it impossible to return.