Hawar News Agency Plan – 16 October 2026

Social and cultural figures in Hasakah affirmed their commitment to the historic coexistence of Arabs, Kurds, Christians, Muslims and Yazidis, rejecting inflammatory slogans that emerged during last week’s tensions and specifically targeted the Kurdish community. (Photos and video attached.)

The issue of expropriation in Damascus and its countryside involves legislation dating back decades, as well as urban planning, development and investment projects. Disputes persist over public interest, fair compensation and the fate of properties for which planned projects were never implemented or whose intended uses have changed. The government maintains that the decisions are lawful and stresses that affected parties have the right to appeal and seek a review.

A Syrian journalist attributes the rise in hate speech in the country to its political and religious exploitation, worsening crises, weak institutions and the spread of misinformation. He calls for strengthening the role of independent institutions, holding those who incite hatred accountable, verifying information and prioritising dialogue to protect civil peace and curb divisions. (Photos and video attached.)

Agriculture in the Jazira is facing a deepening crisis as the autumn farming season begins, amid rising diesel prices, delays in paying farmers their dues for last season’s wheat crop and a declining ability to finance production. These challenges have prompted some farmers to abandon wheat and winter vegetable cultivation, raising fears of a reduction in cultivated areas, higher food prices and threats to the region’s food security. (Photos and video attached.)

Women in Qamishlo condemned the attack on images of female martyrs in Hasakah’s Ghweiran neighbourhood, describing it as an attempt to incite discord among communities and undermine the project of coexistence and the integration process. They called for those responsible for these violations to be held accountable. (Photos and video attached.)

Incidents affecting energy transmission lines and facilities continue to recur across Syria, disrupting fuel supplies and electricity generation. The incidents raise questions about security measures and the reasons behind their recurrence, including whether they result from technical failures, sabotage or theft, or are linked to broader regional calculations concerning Syria’s future as an energy transit corridor.

Winter food preservation practices in Syria are changing: Rising prices and declining purchasing power are reducing the quantities of winter provisions households prepare and altering their ingredients and preparation methods. Traditional storage in large earthenware jars is giving way to smaller-scale preparations known as al-dhawāqa. These changes are affecting long-standing social traditions, prompting a return to drying and pressing methods and leading some women to turn homemade preserved foods into a source of income.

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