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Pro-Kurdish Protests Erupt in Germany Amid Syria Ceasefire

1/21/2026

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On January 21, 2026, large pro-Kurdish demonstrations occurred in Frankfurt, Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Hanover in response to intensified clashes in Syria.
Frankfurt had about 5,000 participants.
Dortmund hosted about 4,000 participants, mostly peaceful, though some clashes occurred.
Stuttgart hosted about 2,000 protesters before police dispersed the crowd after bottles were thrown at officers.
A four-day ceasefire was agreed between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.

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Story summary

On January 21, 2026, large pro-Kurdish demonstrations occurred in Frankfurt, Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Hanover in response to intensified clashes in Syria.
Frankfurt had about 5,000 participants.
Dortmund hosted about 4,000 participants, mostly peaceful, though some clashes occurred.
Stuttgart hosted about 2,000 protesters before police dispersed the crowd after bottles were thrown at officers.
A four-day ceasefire was agreed between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.