Pro-Damascus rallies in Hasaka spark clashes, cause injuries

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Friday that three Kurdish residents and a member of the security forces were injured during protests in Hasaka, while other security personnel were assaulted.

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Fourth convoy of Sari Kani IDPs set to return home

“Meetings are currently being held with displaced persons residing in the Washokani camp to finalize procedures for their return to the villages included in the third convoy's return," ANHA reported, citing Zahra Samou, an official in the Sari Kani Displaced Persons Committee.

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Kurdish Syrian army fighter’s murder sparks protests across Rojava

The incident sparked mass outrage among Syria’s Kurdish population, describing Hizni’s killing as a continuation of sectarian violations committed against the community by Damascus-aligned factions and tribesmen, despite an ongoing integration agreement.

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SDF chief says ‘solutions’ reached with Damascus on Hasaka security issues

The Rojava-based Hawar News (ANHA) further reported that the discussions also addressed “the attacks that targeted civilians displaced from Ras al-Ayn [Sari Kani] who recently returned to their city.”

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Tensions in Syria’s Kobane injure 19 security members: Official

The hostilities spread as Hasaka’s media center later reported that “outlaw groups carried out attacks targeting several Internal Security headquarters in the cities of Hasaka and Qamishli, following the events in Ras al-Ayn [Sari Kani].”

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Two Syrian soldiers killed in ‘armed attack’ near Hasaka: State media

The attackers targeted a Syrian army bus west of the al-Aliya silos in Hasaka, resulting in the deaths of at least two and the injury of others, state media announced, citing the defense ministry.

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Rojava protests put spotlight on Kurdish language rights: SDF official

Farhad Shami, head of media for the SDF, said in a statement that “the sovereignty of the Kurds and Syriacs is achieved through their language, just as your sovereignty is achieved through your language. Any exclusion of components creates division.”

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Damascus says Hasaka unrest will not affect parliamentary elections

Syria’s electoral committee said Saturday that recent unrest in Hasaka is “a passing event that will not affect the electoral process in the province,” as authorities move ahead with preparations for parliamentary elections in the northeast.

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One killed, five injured in celebratory fire during Rojava prisoner reception

The incident occurred as locals were receiving the latest batch of released prisoners.

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