Kurdish language officially introduced in Syrian schools for first time marking historic shift
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-28 01:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Middle East
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DAMASCUS - For the first time, the Kurdish language will formally enter Syria’s education system beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, after being approved as an elective subject taught for two periods per week, marking a significant shift after decades of restrictions on Kurdish language and cultural identity in Syria.
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