Hawar News Agency Plan – 8 June 2026

Families of martyrs from the countryside of Garkê Legê affirmed that achieving the physical freedom of Abdullah Ocalan and ending the isolation imposed on him are essential steps toward strengthening stability and ensuring the success of the peace process. (Photos and video attached).

From the heart of the battles fought in Rojava, a fighter from the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), Shamal Lizgin, recounts her journey from civilian life to the frontlines, where sacrifices and losses became a source of strength that reinforced her commitment to her role. She emphasized that Syrian women have become active participants in shaping a new reality unlike the past. (Photos and video attached).

A member of the Serêkaniyê Displaced Persons Committee stated that the committee continues to follow up on the issue of displaced people and holds ongoing meetings with relevant parties amid promises of a safe and dignified return. This would include the removal of settlers, the provision of a secure environment, an end to violations, and the creation of suitable conditions for residents to reclaim their homes and property. (Photos and video attached).

The city of Qamishlo is witnessing a growing presence of linguistic diversity in markets and public spaces, as many shop owners and businesses display their names and signs in Kurdish, Arabic, and Syriac, reflecting the region’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity. (Photos and video attached).

Hama is experiencing a public transportation crisis between drivers demanding higher fares due to rising operating costs and official authorities refusing fare increases while issuing penalties. The dispute has led to a partial paralysis of transport routes, causing difficulties for citizens and disrupting daily activities in the absence of a decisive regulatory solution that balances the interests of both sides.

The traditional production of freekeh remains alive in Kobanê and its countryside, where residents—especially women—continue to prepare it by hand using inherited methods, reflecting their commitment to preserving culinary heritage and passing traditional knowledge on to future generations. (Photos and video attached).

The Culture and Art Movement, with the support of Ciya Theater and Helala Zêrîn, is preparing to launch the third edition of the Summer Children’s Arts Festival under the name Children’s Theater Festival, with the participation of approximately 600 children in Qamishlo and Kobanê during the month of June. (Photos and video attached).

The decision to raise customs duties on vehicles in Syria has sparked controversy and confusion in the market, amid accusations that some traders are benefiting from the increases. The move coincides with government discussions about a project to replace old vehicles, raising questions about the current state of the automobile market and the future of the sector in the coming years.

Members and officials of Syrian initiatives advocating for the freedom of leader Abdullah Ocalan stated that his rights have been violated since his arrest in 1999. They called on the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to work toward implementing the “right to hope” in his case and ending the isolation imposed on him. (Photos and video attached).

The Culture and Art Center in Derik is organizing a poetry evening under the slogan “Women’s Protection Units Are Our Existence” at Martyr Zefin Garden at 5:00 p.m. (Photos and video attached).

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