Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF
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In January 2026, the Syrian government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, ordered the immediate granting of citizenship to Kurdish minorities, including those previously stateless. This decree, issued by Interior Minister Anas Khattab with a February 5th implementation deadline, follows a Syrian government offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that allowed Damascus to consolidate control of the country after a 14-year civil war. The move comes after President al-Sharaa declared Kurdish as a national language and recognized Kurdish citizenship. While the offensive was praised by U.S. President Donald Trump, reports indicate ongoing tensions and displacement of Kurdish civilians in northern Syria. Authorities are currently drafting guidelines for the decree's implementation.
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