Ronahî: The Syrian Ministry of Education decision to allocate only three hours a week for Kurdish language classes has caused widespread discontent in the region. Educators, students and parents reject the decision.

Ronahî: The ministry cited the lack of scientific terminology in Kurdish as the reason. People reject that argument and point out that basic works already exist in the language.

Kamîran: As you said, the issue is not only the number of hours, the ministry argument itself is being questioned.

Ronahî: That is right. In Qamishli, in Derik and in other towns of the Jazira region people are demanding full Kurdish instruction, not just an extra class. Residents of Derik stated they will not accept the marginalisation of their mother tongue.

Ronahî: Students are also announcing they will not return to school until the decision is reconsidered. That means the start of the new academic year, which is being prepared in Qamishli for the sixth of September, is overshadowed by this dispute.

Kamîran: This topic is ongoing. Yesterday we already discussed the Kurdish class decision and the protests against it, and today the voice of discontent has become even louder.

Kamîran: From the region we move to the international level. The United States today targeted three institutions in Istanbul.

Ronahî: Yes. The United States Department of the Treasury, citing links to Iran, imposed sanctions on three financial institutions in Istanbul. The department Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the measure.

Ronahî: The institutions are Golden Global Investment Bank and two other entities with the same name that manage portfolios and leasing. These three entities have now been added to the list of individuals and entities under sanctions. At the same time the department issued a new general licence that permits certain transactions for a limited period.

Kamîran: So both sanctions and a small window opened for a short time.

Ronahî: Exactly. That means some transactions will be allowed temporarily, but the core institutions remain under sanctions.

Ronahî: In Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike on the capital Kyiv, black smoke rose and ambulances rushed to the scene.

Ronahî: The World Health Organization reported that in the night strike one of its main warehouses storing humanitarian medical supplies in the Kyiv region was hit.

Kamîran: This is a site that should be off limits. Was anyone harmed?

Ronahî: The organisation stated none of its staff were injured, but its teams are still assessing the damage. This information comes from Reuters.

Kamîran: In Jerusalem a violent incident also occurred early this morning.

Ronahî: Israeli police reported that its forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in the Bab el-Amud district of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to a joint statement from the police and border force, the man attempted to attack the forces with a knife and they prevented the attack.

Ronahî: It should be noted that this account of events comes solely from the Israeli police. No independent source on this incident is available.

Kamîran: So we are only hearing one side, and that should be understood as such.

Kamîran: Back to the region. Yesterday we spoke about the return of refugees from Serêkaniyê, and today there is a new figure.

Ronahî: Yes. The Serêkaniyê Displaced Persons Committee announced that seven hundred twenty five families are waiting for the resumption of return convoys. The committee is preparing to reorganise the dispatch of these convoys to a number of villages.

Ronahî: The statement says the aim is to achieve a safe, voluntary and dignified return that is sustainable.

Kamîran: This is a continuation of the issue we have been following for several days.

Ronahî: Cemil Bayik, co chair of the KCK Executive Council, spoke about the peace process. In many cities in recent days commemorations and condolence gatherings are being held and thousands of people are taking part.

Kamîran: What did Bayik say about whether the process can succeed?

Ronahî: Bayik stated that until Abdullah Ocalan is released, one cannot speak of the success of the process. That was his main position in his reply.