Jinwar, a women-only commune in northeast Syria, provides a safe haven for women escaping war, abuse, and societal pressures. Established in 2018, it features self-governance, communal living, and a focus on independence, with residents cultivating food and running their own school.
Muslims in Japan are experiencing a surge in Islamophobia, with hate speech on social media and abusive calls/emails targeting mosques. This follows a recent mosque fire in Hokkaido and a false rumor in Osaka, highlighting growing fear and discrimination.
Syria's Interior Ministry announced that over 10,000 Kurds have applied for Syrian citizenship under Decree 13, aimed at resolving past citizenship disputes. Meanwhile, Israel continues to pursue Hamas leaders, with reports of some being located after contact with families. Separately, the Israeli army reported the death of a soldier near the Lebanon border.
Syria has received 2,892 family applications for citizenship under Decree 13, benefiting 10,516 individuals, primarily in Hasakah. The process involves interviews and data verification, aiming to grant full civil rights to stateless Kurds.
