Hawar News Agency Plan –  17, 10, 2025

Armenian political figures expressed deep concern and condemnation over the ongoing security chaos in areas under the Transitional Government, including killings, kidnappings, and the closure of roads and crossings to civilians. They noted that such measures only increase the suffering of the population and hinder human and commercial communication between Syrian regions. (Photos and video attached.)

The Co-Chair of the Office of Religions and Beliefs in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria stated that the concept of a centralized security-based government completely contradicts the protection of the rights of Syria’s various sects, religions, and ethnic groups. He stressed the need to draft a constitution that guarantees the rights of all communities while respecting their cultural, religious, and national specificities. (Photos and video attached.)

Residents of the town of Al-Arisha in the Jazira Canton affirmed that the ideology of Leader Abdullah Ocalan—based on peace, democracy, and human rights—has had a major impact in spreading a culture of tolerance among the peoples of the region. They emphasized that the leader’s physical freedom is the path to peace and democracy. (Photos and video attached.)

During the first ten months of 2025, Şilêr Publications released 70 books—50 in Kurdish and 20 in Arabic. (Photos and video attached.)

Concerns are mounting among Syrian industrial circles over Turkey’s growing penetration into the country’s economic sectors, amid repeated social and commercial events viewed as tools for consolidating long-term influence rather than fostering cooperation. Industrialists fear that this presence may undermine local production and erode economic sovereignty.

In one neighborhood of Garki Legi, a remarkable transformation is taking place thanks to a community initiative led by a local woman, aimed at raising awareness about cleanliness, improving the neighborhood’s appearance, and strengthening social ties and collective responsibility among residents. (Photos and video attached.)

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