28.01.2026 23:19
The Syrian Ministry of Interior has instructed the implementation of the presidential decision to grant citizenship to individuals of Kurdish origin. Regulations have been made regarding the citizenship status of Kurds who were not registered in the 1962 census.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior has instructed the implementation of the presidential decree regarding the granting of citizenship to individuals of Kurdish origin residing within the country's territory.
CITIZENSHIP WILL BE GRANTED TO KURDS IN SYRIA
According to a report by the Syrian state television Al-Ikhbariyya, Interior Minister Enes Hattab sent a directive to the General Directorate of the Ministry for the implementation of the presidential decree that foresees granting citizenship to Kurds.
The letter stated, "Citizenship will be granted to Kurdish citizens residing in Syria, including those who are unregistered."
According to the provision of the "13th Decree of 2026" signed by Syrian President Ahmed Shara on January 16, it was stated that "within the framework of regulations regarding the granting of citizenship of the Syrian Arab Republic to individuals of Kurdish origin who were unregistered as a result of the extraordinary census conducted in 1962 and who reside in Syrian territory, it has been decided to grant citizenship status to these individuals, including those who are unregistered, and to ensure full equality in terms of rights and obligations."
The ministry's letter emphasized that "all administrative processes regarding individuals of Kurdish origin should be expedited under the decree that states that Kurds granted citizenship will have full equality in terms of rights and obligations."