Hasakah residents reject removal of Kurdish language from Justice Palace sign

The removal of the Kurdish language from the Justice Palace sign in Hasakah city, replacing it with another sign containing only Arabic and English, sparked widespread outrage among the Kurdish population, who viewed it as an attack on the Kurdish language and its cultural identity.

In protest, hundreds of Kurdish residents gathered today in front of the Justice Palace in Hasakah, where a statement was delivered to the public.

The statement affirmed that the Kurdish language represents an essential part of the identity and existence of the Kurdish people, and that any infringement upon it constitutes a violation of cultural and national rights.

It added that the protesters interpret these measures as an attempt to pressure the Kurds through the detainees’ issue, stressing that “language and detainees represent the dignity of the Kurdish people.”

The statement called on the Syrian Interim Government not to repeat such actions, emphasizing that violating the Kurdish language is a violation of the existence of the Kurdish people. It also highlighted the great sacrifices Kurds have made to protect their language.

In its conclusion, the statement called for unity and for protecting the Kurdish language and preserving its presence.

For his part, Kurdish language teacher Mohammed Hajo said during the protest:  “For his part, Kurdish language teacher Mohammed Hajo said during the protest: ‘We hold in the highest regard anyone who respects the Kurdish language. But removing the Kurdish language from the sign of the Justice Palace in Hasakah city and keeping only Arabic and English is unacceptable. That is why we gathered today in front of the Justice Palace to condemn and denounce this act.’”

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