The establishment of a Turkish military base has prevented the return of residents of an Afrin village

Syria Service - Local sources claimed that the continued operation of a Turkish military base in the village of "Shekhorze" in the Bulbul district of Afrin has prevented the return of residents of this village to their homes.

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.

Yazidi Women's Liberation Movement (TAJÊ):

Publishing images of captive Yazidi women is a targeted attempt to distort the genocide of Yazidi Kurds

Syria Service - The Yazidi Women's Liberation Movement (TAJÊ) considered the publication of images of a captive Yazidi woman as a "planned action and special war" against the women of this community, and emphasized that this action is a targeted attempt to distort the reality of the Yazidi genocide and instill the false claim that Yazidi girls have voluntarily accepted the ideology of ISIS.

Urgent call to stop demographic change in northern Syria

World Service - Human rights organizations called on the UN to take urgent action to return Kurdish refugees to Serikani and Gerasimov

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.

Lindsey Graham, the Kurds and the Borders of Friendship / Winthrop Rogers

World Service- Lindsey Graham has become one of the most prominent supporters of the Kurds in the US Congress in recent years, but his support has never been able to change the overall policy of Washington. A review of Graham's political legacy provides a more realistic picture of the extent of the influence of the "friends of the Kurds" in the US power structure.

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."

Was Lindsey Graham a Friend of the Kurds?

World Service - Can Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican US senator, be called a "friend of the Kurds"? A review of his positions, legislative proposals, speeches and official statements over more than a decade shows that Graham was one of the few American politicians who consistently defended the Kurdish Peshmerga and the Syrian Democratic Forces as Washington's strategic partners, and even proposed legislation to support them. However, his support for the Kurds never meant support for the independence of Kurdistan or all Kurdish political and military movements; rather, it was defined within the framework of US national security interests, the fight against ISIS and maintaining Washington's credibility with its allies.His sudden death at the age of 71 has once again raised the question of what Graham's place was in the history of US-Kurdish relations and whether he can be considered one of the closest friends of the Kurds in the United States Congress?

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.

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.

Al-Sharaa Bets on the Kurdish National Council of Syria

World Service – By excluding the Democratic Union Party (PYD) from parliament and allocating the Kurdish seat to the Kurdish National Council of Syria, the president of the Syrian transitional government has sent a clear signal regarding his preferred partner among the Kurds—a move that could jeopardize efforts to maintain the political unity of Syrian Kurds.

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.

What benefit does Macron's trip to Syria hold for the Kurds?

World Service – Contrary to the expectations of some Kurdish circles, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus is unlikely to mark a turning point in French support for Syrian Kurds. An analysis by *National Context* indicates that diminishing Western influence, Turkey's prominent role, and shifting European priorities have tied Paris's hands regarding practical support for the Kurds.

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.

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.