Hawar News Agency Plan – 24-04-2026

Egyptian academic and history researcher Sahar Hassan affirmed that any peace initiative remains limited in impact unless it is supported by clear political will and an institutional path capable of turning it into practical steps. She noted that leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call carries the possibility of opening the door to a solution, but it remains dependent on the availability of genuine conditions that allow building upon it within a comprehensive and sustainable political process.”

April 24 remains an annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide and the Sayfo massacres of 1915, renewing calls for recognition of the victims, strengthening the values of justice and rights, and working to establish democracy and pluralism in a way that helps protect communities and prevent such tragedies from recurring in the region. (Photos and video attached.)

A member of the Central Committee of the Kurdish Progressive Democratic Party in Syria stressed that Kurdish unity is necessary at this stage, noting that no single party represents the Kurdish people. He said their hands are extended for unity, and they are ready to work with all parties to achieve it. (Photos and video attached.)

The issue of the “Manzul Al-Sibai House” in the Old City of Homs continues to stir controversy between the Directorate of Awqaf and the owning family, following an administrative decision to hand it over and the family’s rejection of the decision. Opinions differ regarding the legality of the decision and the mechanisms for managing and protecting this historic landmark, which represents part of the city’s urban heritage.

A noticeable improvement has occurred in groundwater levels in several areas of Rojava. The Hama area recorded an increase of about 28 cm, while water levels in deep wells in Tel Tamr rose by about 3 meters. Derbasiyah recorded a rise of 2 meters, Karbatli by about 3 meters, and Amuda saw an increase reaching 3.70 meters, positively affecting water quality as well as agricultural and environmental conditions. (Photos and video attached.)

The suffering of the displaced people from Serekaniye, Afrin, and Girê Spî continues in Newroz Camp in the city of Dêrik, amid increasing demands for a safe return to their original areas, while they have lived for years under difficult humanitarian conditions. (Photos and video attached.)

Residents of Amuda will hold the funeral of two martyrs and lay them to rest at the Martyr Ismail Shrine at 10:30. (Photos and video attached.)

On the occasion of Martyrs’ Day in Rojava, and in remembrance of the martyrs of Qerejox, residents of Kobanê will light candles at the Martyr Dijla Shrine at 17:00, residents of Qamishlo at the Martyr Delil Sarukhan Shrine at 19:00, and residents of Hasakah, Tel Tamr, and Derbasiyah at the Martyrs’ Shrine at 20:00. (Photos and video attached.)

The Armenian Social Council in the city of Hasakah will commemorate the Armenian martyrs at the Holy Family Church at 18:00. (Photos and video attached.)

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