QAMISHLO_The decision to limit Kurdish language teaching hours sparked a wave of widespread discontent in Kurdish student circles, which pushed hundreds of students and youth to take to the streets and public squares in organized protest stands, stressing the necessity of reversing the recent decisions and recognizing the right to comprehensive education in it.

Students of Qamishlo city went out today, Monday, 10 November, in a demonstration to affirm their cultural rights.the students raised slogns confirming that the Kurdish language is the essence of their identity, which cannot be conceded or abolished by any political decisions.

Viyan Mahmoud spoke on behalf of the students, saying: "As Kurdish students in Rojava, we express our rejection of the decision to limit Kurdish language classes to only three hours a week. We see in this decision a violation of our right to study in our mother tongue. The Kurdish language is not just a school subject, but is our identity, culture, history, and existence. Therefore, we demand recognition of the Kurdish language as an official language in Syria, and guaranteeing the right to education in our language."

She called on the Ministry of Education and the Syrian interim government to recognize the linguistic and educational rights of the Kurdish people, and to guarantee equal rights for all components of Syrian society. "We demand the cancellation of the decision restricting education, the protection of school names, and respect for students' rights. We do not want special privileges, but only our natural and legitimate rights. Student unity is our strength, and through knowledge, unity, and peace we will defend our rights."