WorldSyrian authorities seek to prevent clashes between Arabs and Kurds in Hasakah
Syrian internal security forces have deployed in Hasakah to prevent clashes between the city’s Arab residents and Kurds. Demonstrations by Arabs began after Friday prayers, and police clashed with activists accused of trying to provoke riots; several officers were injured. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces urged residents to remain calm and reject hostile rhetoric and rumors.
Syrian authorities seek to prevent clashes between Arabs and Kurds in Hasakah