Syria's Sharaa receives Kurdish delegation on Newroz

The Syrian interim president's welcoming of Kurdish representatives comes amid cases of Kurds being attacked while celebrating Newroz in recent days.

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Kurdish official warns against insulting Syrian flag, attacks on Kurds

Footage began making the rounds on the internet on Saturday, showing a group of youths taking down the Syrian flag in Kobane, followed by videos of Kurds being beaten, and and their flags taken away and burned later in the day.

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Kurdish leaders extend Newroz congratulations

"I hope this year's Newroz will be the beginning of greater unity and brotherhood between the political parties and the people of Kurdistan. I hope that the peoples of the region can live in peace and tranquility away from war and tension," said President Masoud Barzani.

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Syria excludes Newroz from official holiday list

According to a decree issued by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, there will be 13 official paid holidays in Syria, with the list featuring Islamic and Christian celebrations and Mother's Day in lieu of the Kurdish Newroz.

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Iran sentences three for ‘raising the Kurdistan flag’ during Newroz 

The three men were charged with "propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran" and their alleged "involvement in Newroz celebrations and raising the flag of Kurdistan."

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Kurdistan Region leaders deliver messages during Diyarbakir Newroz celebrations

This year’s Newroz celebrations come amid peace talks between the Turkish state and the PKK

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Thousands expected to flock to Akre, as Newroz capital lights up in celebrations

Newroz celebrations in Akre are going to be held in the presence of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, other Kurdish officials, foreign countries ambassadors in Iraq and diplomats in the Kurdistan Region.

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Tensions continue between Kurds, Iranian authorities over Newroz celebrations

Clashes broke out between the security forces and the civilians who refused to turn back and insisted on holding the celebrations.

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Kurds in Iran prepare to celebrate Newroz despite IRGC pressures

Kurdish cultural activists have begun preparations to mark Newroz as Iran intensifies efforts to suppress celebrations, citing “sensitive times” and threatening legal action against anyone celebrating the day publicly. 

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