AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKurdish language in Syrian schools: Syria’s Ministry of Education has approved teaching Kurdish as a “national language” in public and private schools in Kurdish-majority areas, with three weekly sessions and a first-year option for some subjects to be taught in Arabic or Kurdish. Druze exam roadblocks: In Sweida, Druze factions blocked students from reaching official exam centers, insisting tests be held in areas they control; the governor condemned the move as political bargaining. SDF integration momentum: Canada welcomed the agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into Syrian state institutions, calling it a step toward a united, peaceful, inclusive Syria. U.S. sanctions shift: The U.S. rescinded Syria’s “state sponsor of terrorism” designation, framing it as sanctions relief and a path toward prosperity. Heritage under pressure: Lebanon’s archaeological work continues to surface major finds, including a Roman temple in Maasser al-Shouf, even as conflict disrupts excavations. Culture & identity in the Golan: A new Druze-run steakhouse in Lake Ram highlights how younger Druze in the Golan are navigating divided family ties and modern identity.
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