Hawar  News Agency Plan – 05 August 2026

- The Zenobia Development Foundation launched an action plan to support and empower women and the most vulnerable groups, saying the initiative responds to the need to strengthen women's rights, empower them, and ensure their access to justice and equality in Syria. (Photos and video attached)

- The rollout of the exchange of old Syrian banknotes for the new currency through the "Sham Cash" system in Qamishlo has sparked widespread public frustration amid severe overcrowding at the post office and a shortage of new banknotes. Residents have called for changes to the exchange mechanism, describing it as out of touch with living conditions and vulnerable to exploitation. (Photos and video attached)

- Farmers in Hasakah warned that agriculture could decline next season due to rising production and fuel costs, calling for support for the agricultural sector. Meanwhile, traders said the currency exchange crisis has contributed to market stagnation and weaker sales. (Photos and video attached)

- Two politicians in Tal Tamr said that securing the physical freedom of leader Abdullah Ocalan is a key step toward advancing the peace process and continuing political dialogue. They stressed that the success of the process requires reciprocal steps by all parties to help achieve a political solution to the Kurdish issue and strengthen security and stability in the region. (Photos and video attached)

- Residents of Homs and its countryside continue to suffer from weak and intermittent drinking water supplies due to declining water resources and increased demand during the summer. The General Establishment for Drinking Water says it is implementing projects to strengthen water sources and improve distribution, while residents are calling for urgent and sustainable solutions.

- Qamishlo has been facing a worsening fuel crisis for nearly two weeks after gasoline disappeared from filling stations, bringing transportation to a standstill and forcing many taxi drivers to stop working. The crisis has been compounded by a shortage of the new Syrian currency and the refusal of some shops and fuel stations to accept old banknotes, further increasing the financial burden on residents. (Photos and video attached) 

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