Syria Recognizes Nowruz as National Holiday
President Al Shara hosted Kurdish leaders for Nowruz, marking Syria's first official recognition of the Kurdish New Year. The move follows a decree granting Kurds greater cultural rights and citizenship to those previously stateless. Amidst ongoing tensions, the government emphasized Kurds' integral role in Syria while working to integrate Kurdish-led forces into the national army. This signals a significant, though fragile, step toward inclusion.
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