Hawar News Agency Plan – 15 October 2026

TEV-ÇAND: Our language and culture are a red line. Sumeya Mohammed, co-chair of the Democratic Culture and Arts Movement in Mesopotamia (TEV-ÇAND), reaffirmed her rejection of the Syrian transitional government's decision regarding the Kurdish language. She stressed that cultural institutions and artists would continue to protect the Kurdish language and culture through songs, theatre and writing, stating: “For us, our language and culture are a red line.” (Photos and video attached.)

 Experiences of communities emerging from wars and crises show that hatred, disinformation and incitement can reignite conflict even after fighting has stopped, while justice, reconciliation and a discourse of tolerance can help rebuild trust and prevent revenge. (Photos and video attached.)

 Apple farmers in Homs Governorate are facing difficulties selling their current season's harvest, despite preliminary estimates putting production at around 35,000 tonnes. Weak demand and rising harvesting, transportation and storage costs have compounded their difficulties, while measures to suspend imports have yet to resolve the marketing problems facing producers.

Residents of the Kurdish region of Alyan, in the countryside of Girkê Legê, called on Kurdish political forces and parties to unite and overcome partisan divisions. They stressed that the current stage requires a shared political vision and a clear strategy to protect the Kurdish people's gains and safeguard their national, political and constitutional rights amid the changes unfolding across the Middle East. (Photos and video attached.)

Industrialists in Hama Governorate are awaiting the establishment of an integrated industrial city, a project first proposed in 2017. The Ministry of Economy and Industry and the governorate continue to discuss ways to implement the project and assess conditions in 21 industrial zones and clusters, without setting a date for the start of construction.

 Kongra Star will issue a public statement in Qamishlo condemning the attack on images of female martyrs and Kurdish symbols in Hasakah. (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.; photos and video attached.)

 The Council of Martyrs' Families will organise a central condolence tent to commemorate 26 male and female martyrs of the Kurdish Freedom Movement at Haitham Kajo Stadium in Qamishlo. (Scheduled for 10:00 a.m.; photos and video attached.)

 The Democratic Union Party (PYD) office in Girkê Legê will issue a statement condemning the targeting of its office in the Ghuwayran neighbourhood of Hasakah. (Scheduled for 10:00 a.m.; photos and video attached.).

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