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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz, Embracing Newfound Freedom

3/22/2025

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For the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrian Kurds joyously celebrated Nowruz, uniting thousands in cities like Qamishli and Damascus. This vibrant festival, marking the arrival of spring and the Kurdish new year, reflects a hopeful shift in governance as recent agreements acknowledge Kurdish rights and aspirations.

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For the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrian Kurds joyously celebrated Nowruz, uniting thousands in cities like Qamishli and Damascus. This vibrant festival, marking the arrival of spring and the Kurdish new year, reflects a hopeful shift in governance as recent agreements acknowledge Kurdish rights and aspirations.