Hawar News Agency Plan – 26-04-2026

The Committee for “Kurdish Unity of Rank and Position in Rojava Kurdistan,” one year after the Qamishlo Conference, continues to fluctuate between coordination efforts to follow up on the outcomes of the political document and difficulties in resolving differences among the parties. This leaves ongoing questions about its ability to transform understandings into a unified and effective political path.

Syrian forces withdrew from Lebanon on April 26, 2005, ending a presence that lasted nearly three decades and began in 1976. That military phase reshaped Lebanese political balances. However, with the political transformation in Syria after the fall of the Baathist regime, discussion has resurfaced regarding the possibility of forces from the interim government entering Lebanon.

Lawyer Hassan Biro stated that Decree No. 13 is an important first step, but it is not enough to achieve the aspirations of the Kurdish people. He stressed the need for constitutional recognition of the Kurdish people in terms of language and identity, and for adopting Kurdish as an official language alongside Arabic to guarantee lasting rights.

Sudanese researcher Neamat Koko affirmed that the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) represent an essential component in protecting women’s rights and strengthening their political and social role. She noted that these units are not merely a military formation, but part of a women’s struggle experience, stressing the need to support and preserve this experience and ensure women’s participation in any political process in Syria.

The abundance of rainfall this year has revived pastures and improved the natural environment, restoring hope for beekeepers to resume beekeeping activities after years of sharp decline caused by drought. (Photos and video attached).

A writer and political analyst from Sweida stated that democratizing Syria is the fundamental gateway to achieving political and social stability, stressing that the absence of a democratic system based on pluralism and peaceful transfer of power will keep the country vulnerable to crises. He believes the current stage requires reconsidering the structure of state administration through adopting decentralization and strengthening the role of local communities in decision-making. (Photos and video attached).

Observers believe that the return of ISIS in Syria is taking the form of attritional tactics despite the decline in the pace of its operations, while Gulf concerns have increased over the outcomes of understandings between the United States and Iran and what bargains they may bring affecting regional security in favor of energy stability through the Strait of Hormuz.

Kongra Star is launching a support campaign for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), to be announced through a press statement at the Martyrs of 12 March Stadium in Qamishlo at 10:30. (Photos and video attached).

The Armenian Social Council and the Armenian Union Party are organizing an event marking the Armenian Genocide anniversary at Hilal Zerin Center in Hasakah at 10:30. (Photos and video attached).

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