Event Brief
Jan 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Al-Sharaa Grants Kurdish Syrians Full Nationality Rights
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A new decree recognizes Syrian Kurds as integral to the nation, ensuring legal protections.
WHO: Al-Sharaa
WHAT: Issued a decree granting full nationality and legal protections to Kurdish Syrians.
WHEN: Jan 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Syria
WHY: To recognize Syrian Kurdish citizens as an essential part of the Syrian people.
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