Hawar News Agency Plan – 29, 6, 2025

 · A Century After the First Kurdish Uprising:
After a century of Kurdish revolutions to defend their existence and identity, leader Abdullah Ocalan launched the call for “peace and democratic society,” extending a hand to the Turkish state on behalf of millions of his people.
Will Turkey seize this historic moment? Can the spilled blood be transformed into ink for writing a new constitution that recognizes the Kurds and ends a century of denial? (Photos attached)

· Ongoing Tragedy in Afrin:
Testimonies continue to emerge, revealing the scale of tragedy and daily suffering in the city of Afrin, where threats, killings, and destruction still target unarmed civilians. A recent incident exemplifies this: a woman was forced to leave her home and source of livelihood under armed threats.
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· Sectarian Tensions After Damascus Bombing:
Fears are rising over the future of coexistence among Syrian communities following the suicide bombing that targeted the Mar Elias Church in Damascus. The attack triggered widespread local and international condemnation, with warnings about the return of hate speech and extremism. Meanwhile, this week saw a temporary calm between Iran and Israel, with a ceasefire reportedly brokered by Trump.
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· Women's Voices from Raqqa:
Khawla Al-Issa, spokesperson for the Zenobia Women’s Assembly in Raqqa, emphasized that the Middle East is undergoing a pivotal moment—one that leader Abdullah Ocalan had warned about years ago. She stated that the continued isolation of leader Ocalan is obstructing efforts to bring peace to the region.
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· Climate Change Hits Beekeeping:
Amid the harsh effects of climate change in the agricultural and rural areas of northeast Syria, beekeeper Taher Omar lost over 200 beehives in the past two years. Yet his deep passion for beekeeping has remained stronger than all the losses.
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· Children’s Peace Festival in Tabqa:
The Culture and Art Committee in Tabqa is finalizing preparations for the 6th Children’s Peace Festival, with 550 boys and girls scheduled to participate.
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· Martyr Memorial Tent in Raqqa:
The Council of Martyrs’ Families in Raqqa is organizing a condolence tent for martyr Sultan Diab Al-Hamoud at the Martyrs’ Families Council building at 10:00.
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 Democratic Islam Conference Commemorates Sheikh Said Piran:

The Democratic Islam Conference is organizing a commemoration event for Sheikh Said Piran and his companions at the Mohammad Sheikho Center for Culture and Art in the city of Qamishlo, at 10:00.

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Tributes and Memorials for Fallen Fighters in Qamishlo:

The people of Qamishlo are offering condolences to the family of martyr Abdul Salam Ahmad, a member of the Internal Security Forces.

Additionally, the Council of Martyrs’ Families is holding a symbolic memorial for martyr Sîpan Hevî, a fighter in the People’s Defense Forces (HPG), in the Hilko neighborhood at 18:00.

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