Kurds in Syria fight to preserve cultural rights and face conflict with Turkish-backed rebels.

Kurds in Syria, who make up about 10% of the prewar population, are fighting to keep cultural rights they gained during the civil war, like teaching Kurdish in schools and openly celebrating their New Year, Nowruz. They seek decentralization rather than full autonomy and played a key role in defeating ISIS. However, they face ongoing conflict with Turkish-backed rebels and challenges in maintaining their cultural and political gains.

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