Hawar News Agency Plan – 22/5/2026

Teachers and students in the cities of Derik and Jal Agha affirmed that the constitutional and legal recognition of the Kurdish language represents a legitimate right tied to identity. They stressed that any attempt to marginalize the language or reduce its presence in educational and official institutions constitutes a direct attack on Kurdish identity and existence in Syria. (Photos and video attached).

Syria’s streets are increasingly marked by scenes of people selling products or collecting garbage to secure a living amid severe economic deterioration, rising poverty rates, and the decline of the Syrian pound to levels exceeding 12,000–15,000 SYP per US dollar, reflecting the widening economic crisis and its direct impact on vulnerable groups.

In an artistic workshop, the story of Shahmaran comes back to life as a symbol of wisdom and beauty through the work of artist Jihan, where colors are transformed into part of the art of Rojava. Her artwork also reaches other regions of Syria and extends to the wider world. (Photos and video attached).

The Secretary-General of the National Alliance for Development and Peace confirmed that the interim government bears responsibility for the current political deadlock in Syria, citing Sweida as evidence of this situation. (Photos and video attached).

Cumin cultivation is witnessing notable expansion in North and East Syria due to its economic returns and employment opportunities for local residents. However, continued heavy rainfall has raised farmers’ concerns about serious damage to the crop, especially given cumin plants’ sensitivity to weather fluctuations during the flowering season. (Photos and video attached).

Shiler Publishing House has released a new poetry collection titled “Afflicted with a Fracture in Hope” by poet Hassan Abdul Salam Mohammed. Through the collection, he documents experiences of forced displacement, longing, and the pain of Afrin in his first literary publication after years of writing inspired by war, displacement, and hope. (Photos and video attached).

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