Over 4,000 Families Return to Afrin in Syrian Kurdistan
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Over 4,000 Families Return to Afrin in Syrian Kurdistan

ERBIL — Ahmed Hassan, a prominent leader of the Kurdish National Council in Syria (ENKS), confirmed that the return of displaced families to the city of Afrin in Syrian Kurdistan continues.

According to Hassan, more than 4,000 families have returned to their homes in the region since efforts began.

In a statement made to BasNews on Saturday, Hassan recalled the mass displacement of Afrin's residents in 2018, following intense fighting and Turkish military operations.

Many people were forced to flee, but the ENKS has worked tirelessly to facilitate their return. Hassan emphasized the importance of reclaiming their ancestral homeland, saying, "We called for the people to return to their homeland, the place of their ancestors."

The ENKS leader explained that the organization's advocacy has played a significant role in preventing demographic changes in Afrin, with efforts aimed at encouraging and assisting refugees in returning. "We provided free vehicles to transport their belongings back to their homes," Hassan added.

According to the Kurdish official, the return of displaced families is ongoing, with the majority of returning families being Arab rather than Kurdish. This shift reflects the region’s complex demographic makeup following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Hassan noted that the situation has improved with more freedom in the region, motivating people to come back to their villages, towns, and cities.

However, Hassan also expressed concerns about ongoing issues related to the treatment of prisoners from Afrin. Despite the release of many prisoners from Syrian jails after the fall of Assad's regime, he pointed out that many individuals from Afrin, including those who have committed no crimes, remain imprisoned without explanation.

He called for the immediate release of these prisoners to allow them to return home.

Finally, Hassan highlighted that the people of Afrin are now experiencing a sense of relief, as they no longer face additional charges for returning to their homeland. "People's livelihoods are bad, but they are relieved that they can come back without facing further obstacles," he said.

The ENKS’s efforts to support the return of displaced families in Afrin remain a pivotal part of its ongoing campaign for stability and the preservation of Kurdish identity in the region.

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