Syria Grants Citizenship to Kurds and Bans Discrimination

The Syrian government, led by al-Sharaa, announced a decree acknowledging Syrian Kurds as an integral part of the nation and affirming their cultural and linguistic identity. Key provisions include nullifying discriminatory laws from the 1962 census, granting full citizenship rights to Kurdish individuals, and prohibiting ethnic discrimination. Despite this, tensions remain high with Kurdish forces amid ongoing violence, leading to significant displacement. Al-Sharaa emphasized unity among ethnic groups and discouraged negative narratives towards the Kurdish population.

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