Yesterday, Syria's President Assad granted Syrian nationality to the Kurdish population living in the country. Until then, the Kurdish minority, who make up roughly 10% of the total population, were denied citizenship. They are heavily discriminated against by the Arab majority.
This move was prompted when Kurdish joined the protest movement sweeping the nation. Before last week, they had not been taking part in the demonstrations. Since taking part, the Kurdish have been very careful to not to appear to be a separate protest movement, but that they are part of one all-encompassing Syrian movement.
This move was prompted when Kurdish joined the protest movement sweeping the nation. Before last week, they had not been taking part in the demonstrations. Since taking part, the Kurdish have been very careful to not to appear to be a separate protest movement, but that they are part of one all-encompassing Syrian movement.
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