ممثلية إقليم كوردستان لـENKS ومؤسسة بارزاني الخيرية تناقشان أوضاع اللاجئين
ناقشت ممثلية إقليم كوردستان للمجلس الوطني الكوردي مع مؤسسة بارزاني الخيرية أوضاح اللاجئين وأكد الجانبان على ضرورة الاهتمام بأوضاعهم.
استقبل موسى أحمد، رئيس مؤسسة بارزاني الخيرية، اليوم الأثنين 3 شباط 2025، في رئاسة المؤسسة، وفدا من ممثلية إقليم كوردستان للمجلس الوطني الكوردي في سوريا برئاسة جدعان علي.
خلال اللقاء جرى الحديث عن أوضاع اللاجئين، وأكد الجانبان على ضرورة الاهتمام بأوضاع اللاجئين وحياتهم.
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مخيم باسرمة.. بارزاني الخيرية تفتتح دورة لتعليم الموسيقى
افتتحت مؤسسة بارزاني الخيرية دورة لتعليم الموسيقى في مخيم باسرمة للاجئين في حدود محافظة أربيل.
قالت مؤسسة بارزاني الخيرية على صفحتها في موقع التواصل الاجتماعي (الفيسبوك) إنها وبالتعاون مع ( The Stirling Foundation ) افتتحت بتاريخ 21 كانون الثاني 2025، دورة لتعليم الموسيقى " العزف على الة الأورغ" في مركز تيريج الثقافي والاجتماعي في مخيم باسرمة في حدود أربيل عاصمة إقليم كوردستان.
وأضافت المؤسسة أن 22 طفلا يشاركون في الدورة، التي ستستمر 10 أيام.
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US Organization: Austin Tice Still Held in Syria
ARK News.. The head of a U.S.-based organization focused on hostage recovery has stated his belief that American journalist Austin Tice is still being held in Syria by individuals loyal to Bashar al-Assad.
Nizar Zakka, president of the Hostage Support Organization, told Reuters during his visit to Damascus:
"We believe Tice is being held by a very small number of people in a safe house, likely awaiting an exchange or a deal."
Zakka explained that investigations conducted by the organization have concluded that Tice remains in Syria, and "significant progress" has been made in recent weeks toward locating him.
However, he noted that Syria's new administration has not provided substantial assistance. He added:
"We had hoped that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham would assist us more, but unfortunately, they have not due to their own concerns."
Zakka admitted he does not have precise information on Tice's exact location but believes that a deal, potentially involving pressure from Assad's ally Russia, could lead to the journalist's release.
Tice was detained at a checkpoint in Darayya near Damascus in August 2012. Reuters previously reported that Tice escaped his cell in 2013 and was seen moving between houses in the upscale Mazze neighborhood of Damascus.
According to current and former U.S. officials, he was recaptured shortly after his escape, likely by forces reporting directly to Assad.
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الرئيس بارزاني يؤكد على أهمية تحقيق وحدة الصف بين الأطراف الكوردية في سوريا
استقبل الرئيس مسعود بارزاني، اليوم الثلاثاء، 14 كانون الثاني 2025، في مصيف صلاح الدين، السيد كريستوفر بيم، سعادة السفير الكندي لدى العراق.
وخلال اللقاء، أكد السفير الكندي أن بلاده تتطلع باهتمام كبير لعلاقاتها مع إقليم كوردستان وتواصل توسيع وتعزيز هذه العلاقات.
كما أعرب السفير عن تهانيه للرئيس بارزاني على نجاح انتخابات برلمان كوردستان التي جرت في تشرين الأول 2024 في أجواء هادئة وبمشاركة شعبية كبيرة، واصفاً العملية الانتخابية بالنموذجية.
من جانبه، قدّم الرئيس بارزاني شكره لحكومة كندا على دعمها لقوات بيشمركة كوردستان خلال الحرب ضد داعش، وشدد على توطيد العلاقات بين الجانبين.
وكانت العلاقات بين حكومة إقليم كوردستان والحكومة الاتحادية العراقية، إلى جانب الأوضاع السياسية والأمنية في المنطقة بما في ذلك سوريا، والمخاطر المحتملة لعودة الإرهاب محاورَ أخرى للقاء.
وفيما يخص الوضع في سوريا ومصير الشعب الكوري فيها؛ أشار الرئيس بارزاني إلى تاريخ من المآسي والحرمان كابده الشعبُ الكوردي في سوريا، مؤكداً على أهمية تحقيق وحدة الصف بين الأطراف الكوردية في سوريا لضمان عدم تكرار الكوارث والمِحَن بحق الشعب الكوردي.
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Najah Hevo Congratulates Muhammad Ismail on His Election as President of KNC
ARK News.. Najah Hevo, head of the European Representation of the Kurdish National Council (KNC), extended her congratulations to Muhammad Ismail, Secretary of the Kurdistan Democratic Party–Syria, on his election as President of the KNC in Syria.
The congratulatory letter reads as follows:
Dear Mr. Muhammad Ismail, head of the Kurdish National Council,
Greetings,
First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your election as President of the Kurdish National Council. It is both a great honor and a significant responsibility, and I trust that your leadership in this critical and sensitive role will be directed toward advancing and safeguarding the interests of our Kurdish people and achieving their aspirations for freedom and justice.
At the same time, we recognize that this position demands wisdom, courage, and collective effort. I am confident that you possess the qualities necessary to guide the council toward a better future, addressing political and social challenges in alignment with the aspirations of future generations.
In this sensitive period, following the fall of tyranny and the end of Assad's oppressive regime, Kurdish-Kurdish dialogue and adherence to rights and principles remain essential. I am certain that you will work tirelessly to realize these goals.
I wish you every success in your new role. May you be granted the strength and vision to lead effectively and fulfill the hopes of the Kurdish people under wise and determined leadership.
Sincerely,
Najah Hevo
Head of the European Representation of the Kurdish National Council
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Statement Issued by the Expanded Meeting of the Democratic Youth Movement in Syria
ARK News.. The Democratic Youth Movement in Syria discussed the latest political developments following the fall of the former regime in Damascus, marking the end of an era of dictatorship and the beginning of a new chapter in Syria’s history. This new phase brings hope for drafting a political transition roadmap with the participation of all Syrian components, ensuring the legitimate rights of the Kurdish people in Syria.
The Full Statement:
The Democratic Youth Movement in Syria held its expanded meeting in the city of Qamishli on December 28, 2024, with the participation of the Movement’s leadership body, heads and members of its committees, and representatives in local councils of the Kurdish National Council in Syria. Distinguished guests from the Presidency of the Kurdish National Council and the head of local councils also attended.
The meeting began with a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs.
The discussions focused on the recent political developments in Syria following the fall of the former regime in Damascus. This moment signifies the end of dictatorship and the dawn of a new era for Syria, bringing hope for a political transition roadmap that includes all Syrian components. The roadmap aims to safeguard the legitimate rights of the Kurdish people and calls on all Syrians to unite, reject all forms of sectarianism and nationalism, and maintain civil peace.
Regarding the Kurdish issue, the meeting stressed the importance of supporting Kurdish-Kurdish dialogue to serve the broader interests of the Kurdish people in Syria and the need to form a unified delegation to negotiate with the new administration in Damascus.
Organizational Discussions:
The meeting also reviewed and approved the draft bylaws for the Movement’s operations. It emphasized the importance of engaging with all political and civil currents (including secular, liberal, and democratic groups) to reach mutual understandings. The Movement aims to establish mechanisms for continued struggle toward building a new Syria characterized by multiculturalism and a decentralized governance system.
Qamishli, December 28, 2024
Democratic Youth Movement in Syria
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US: No country should exploit events in Syria
ARK News.. The United States has stressed that no country should take advantage of events in Syria, calling for de-escalation and a renewed push to reinvigorate the political process.
In remarks at a press briefing, US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said: "The events of the past three days underscore that this conflict can only be resolved once and for all through what we view as a political solution consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254.
Patel reiterated that the U.S. believes it is time to reinvigorate this political process, stressing that the only viable path forward is one facilitated by the United Nations.
He added that the US is "reaching out to partners and allies with a consistent message: anyone with influence or leverage over actors in Syria must do everything in their power to continue to emphasize the need for de-escalation".
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Masrour Barzani receives Italian Consul General Michele Camerota in the Kurdistan Region
ARK News.. The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Masrour Barzani, has expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Italian Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, Michele Camerota, for his efforts in strengthening relations between Italy and the Kurdistan Region during his tenure.
The meeting, which took place on Saturday, marked the end of Consul General Camerota's diplomatic mission in the region.
At the start of the meeting, Prime Minister Barzani thanked Consul General Camerota for his commitment to promoting bilateral relations and wished him success in his future diplomatic endeavors.
For his part, the Italian Consul General praised the cooperation and support provided by the KRG institutions and highlighted the high level of coordination between the two sides. He reiterated Italy's commitment to the further development of bilateral relations.
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Journalist Rakan Ahmed released from PYD custody
ARK News.. The PYD administration has released Rakan Ahmed, a journalist and member of the Branch Council of the Kurdistan Democratic Party - Syria (KDP-S), who was abducted several months ago from the town of Kirke Lage in Derik area.
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the PYD released Rakan Ahmed from its prisons after more than eight months of detention.
He had been brutally abducted on March 29, 2024, and his fate had remained unknown until his release.
Rakan Ahmed, who is both a journalist and an active member of the KDP-S, was abducted from the town of Girke Lage, part of the Derik region of Syrian Kurdistan. His release comes after months of uncertainty about his well-being and whereabouts.
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Russia blocks Iranian plane from landing at Himeimim airbase
ARK News.. Syrian media sources have reported that Russia prevented an Iranian plane from landing at Himeimim Airbase in the coastal city of Latakia, which is under Russian control.
According to the Voice of the Capital news outlet, the plane, belonging to Mahan Air and operating under flight code "IRM174," was turned away after entering Syrian airspace. The aircraft diverted near Al-Sab’i Bayar area in rural Damascus and returned to Tehran.
Sources speculate that the plane was transporting weapons destined for Hezbollah and other Iran-aligned militias in Syria.
The incident follows recent Israeli threats against Syrian airports, including Damascus and Aleppo, as well as Beirut. These warnings reportedly caution against the landing of Iranian planes suspected of carrying arms.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that an undeclared agreement exists between Russia and Israel to avoid targeting civilian airports, contingent on their exclusion from military supply operations supporting Hezbollah.
This development reflects the ongoing complexities in Syria, where overlapping alliances and rivalries between Russia, Iran, and Israel continue to shape the conflict. Russia’s refusal to accommodate Iranian flights could signal a diplomatic balancing act aimed at avoiding escalation with Israel while maintaining its strategic control in Syria.
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