Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas
Syria has conducted legislative elections in areas that were previously controlled by Kurdish forces. These elections took place in Hasakah and Kobane, which have recently come under government control. This marks a significant political shift in regions that had been held by pro-Kurdish fighters for over a decade.
- ▪Syria held legislative elections in Hasakah and Kobane.
- ▪These areas were recently reintegrated under government control.
- ▪Pro-Kurdish fighters had held these regions for more than a decade.
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Toggle PlaySyria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areasNewsFeedSyria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areasAl Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane – areas recently reintegrated under government control after being held by pro-Kurdish fighters for more than a decade.Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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