Hawar News Agency Plan – August 17, 2026

Farmers in Hasakah called for an end to the installment-based mechanism for paying wheat dues through the “Sham Cash” platform and urged authorities to expedite payments. They stressed that the mechanism does not meet their needs amid mounting debts and rising agricultural costs, as payments for invoices began on August 13. (Photos and video attached.)

Syria’s markets are witnessing a notable paradox, with imported fish becoming increasingly available while fresh Syrian marine fish remains expensive and in limited supply. The gap reflects a disparity between domestic production and market demand, with Syria’s fish production exceeding 30,000 tons by the end of March 2026.

Young people in Hasakah stressed the need for their inclusion in state institutions and decision-making centers, highlighting the importance of joint youth efforts in building a new Syria. (Photos and video attached.)

The Water Department in the city of Çil Axa launched a field campaign to curb violations of the drinking-water network and reduce water wastage, as around half of the city’s neighborhoods suffer from water shortages due to several factors, most notably water wastage, electricity rationing and fuel shortages used to operate water wells. (Photos and video attached.)

Hasakah Electricity Company Director Saleh Hassan revealed a plan to import electricity from the Mabrouka power station, reduce power rationing hours and supply electricity to all neighborhoods in Hasakah. (Photos and video attached.)

A meeting was held in Derik to brief residents on the latest political developments in the region at the Culture and Arts Center at 10:00. (Photos and video attached.)

To mark the centenary of the founding of Qamishlo, the Union of Rojava Kurdistan Intellectuals is organizing the Qamishlo Cultural Festival. On its first day, the festival will feature an open discussion titled “Qamishlo’s Cultural Memory” with a group of intellectuals, followed by a poetry evening featuring Kurdish- and Arabic-language poets. The event will be held at the Union’s center in Qamishlo at 19:00. (Photos and video attached.)

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