Syria grants citizenship to Kurds following gains against SDF

Syria’s Interior Minister Anas Khattab has ordered the immediate implementation of a decree granting citizenship to Kurdish minorities, including stateless individuals, with a deadline set for February 5. President Ahmed al-Sharaa had previously recognized Kurdish as a national language and restored citizenship to Kurdish Syrians, leading to a ceasefire between Syrian and Kurdish forces. The Syrian government’s rapid offensive against the Kurdish-led SDF has allowed for the unification of the country after a long civil war, drawing praise from US President Donald Trump. Plans for safeguarding Kurdish culture and language, including teaching Kurdish in schools, have been outlined, with the Newroz festival designated as a national celebration. Putin has commended al-Sharaa’s efforts to stabilize Syria during a recent meeting in Moscow.

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