Syria Receives Over 10,000 Citizenship Applications from Kurds

Syria's Interior Ministry has received more than 10,000 applications for citizenship from Kurdish residents, signaling a significant move following a recent decree aimed at securing their rights within the country. The ministry reported that applications came from 2,892 families and a total of 10,516 individuals.

The majority of these applications originated from the northeastern Hasakeh region, with substantial numbers also filed in Aleppo, Raqqa, and Deir Ezzor. The application process, which began on April 6, was extended beyond its initial May 7 deadline to accommodate those needing more time to complete necessary procedures.

This initiative represents the first step toward granting citizenship. Applicants will undergo interviews to verify their documents and eligibility. Successful candidates will ultimately receive Syrian citizenship and official documentation, granting them full civilian rights within the country. The process is open to all Kurds residing in Syria who lack identification documents, as well as expatriates.