{"id":128483,"date":"2025-08-20T09:48:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=128483"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:49:01","slug":"sana-adds-kurdish-language-to-website-amid-mixed-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/128483\/","title":{"rendered":"SANA adds Kurdish language to website amid mixed reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Abdulsalam Khoja<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) &#8211;<\/strong> The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) has launched a Kurdish-language service on its website, joining its existing Turkish, English, Spanish, and French content alongside Arabic, the agency\u2019s primary language of publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some observers hailed the move as a significant development in Syria\u2019s media landscape, while others questioned the underlying motivations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SANA Director General Ziad al-Mohamid said on Tuesday that the agency will provide content in multiple languages, noting that \u201cthe translation department will produce material tailored to each language audience, rather than mere literal translations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kurdish journalist Abdelhalim Suleiman from Qamishli described the addition of Kurdish as a positive step toward official recognition of the Kurdish population in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKurds are an integral part of the country\u2019s geographical and historical fabric,&#8221; Suleiman told North Press. &#8220;Compared to previous state policies, this is a notable development and signals a move toward formal acknowledgment of the Kurdish people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that while the inclusion of Kurdish in SANA\u2019s broadcasts enhances communication among Syria\u2019s diverse communities, it does not address broader Kurdish rights. \u201cFull constitutional recognition of Kurdish rights is essential for any genuine resolution of the Kurdish issue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media activist Avin Youssef expressed a more cautious view, describing the move as \u201can attempt to appease public opinion and the Kurdish community rather than a substantive change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhile recognizing Kurdish in state media is positive in itself, there are concerns it may serve as a cover for policies that silence Kurdish demands without delivering real political or constitutional reforms,\u201d She explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youssef noted that the Syrian transitional government seeks to present an image of openness to cultural diversity, \u201cbut it continues to reject fundamental Kurdish rights on the ground.\u201d She also criticized official media discourse for targeting northern and eastern Syrian regions, particularly the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, accusing them of separatism \u2014 a stance she said reflects a clear inconsistency in government positions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Abdulsalam Khoja QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) &#8211; The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) has launched a Kurdish-language service on its website, joining its existing Turkish, English, Spanish, and French content alongside Arabic, the agency\u2019s primary language of publication. 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