Summary
The Syrian government has granted citizenship to Kurds living in the country, including those who were previously stateless. This decision follows the Syrian army's gains against the Kurdish-led SDF forces. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Syria's future.
Key Facts
- Syria's Interior Minister, Anas Khattab, announced the decision to grant Syrian citizenship to all Kurds in the country, including stateless ones.
- The process of implementing this decision must be completed by February 5.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa previously declared Kurdish a national language and restored citizenship to Kurdish Syrians.
- Syrian government forces have taken control of more areas as the SDF withdrew, including Raqqa and Deir Az Zor.
- President Donald Trump praised Syria's actions despite past U.S. support for the SDF.
- Reports indicate Kurdish civilians are facing food shortages and displacement due to ongoing tensions in northern Syria.
- The Syrian government will now protect Kurdish culture, language, and education.
- President al-Sharaa has established March 21 as a celebration of the Newroz festival in Syria.
- Al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where Russia expressed support for Syria's stabilization efforts.
