Kamîran: This latest decision to limit Kurdish-language classes has sparked a strong reaction.

Ronahî: In towns such as Hasakah, Amuda, Girke Lege and Derbesiye, students and their families have filled the streets. They are calling for all subjects to be taught in Kurdish and for the ministry’s order limiting classes to three hours to be withdrawn.

Ronahî: In Hasakah the situation grew more tense; students were attacked in front of the governorate building. Activists said groups from the Khwêran neighbourhood came at them with stones and bladed weapons, and security forces fired shots into the air to disperse the crowd.

Kamîran: Despite the pressure, the demonstrators say they will not abandon their demands.

Ronahî: Civil and political organisations in the region also reject the decision and call for linguistic diversity to be formally recognised within a constitutional framework.

Ronahî: In Erbil, after lengthy debates, the Kurdistan Region Parliament elected its new presidium.

Ronahî: The session was attended by fifty-three members of parliament. However, several parties boycotted the meeting over disagreements about the distribution of ministries.

Kamîran: A broad boycott is evident; the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, New Generation and the Justice Group were among those who stayed away.

Ronahî: Before the session, some members had called for the presidium to be named immediately, but political disagreements over forming the government remain unresolved.

Kamîran: Elsewhere, aerial activity in the region has once again raised concerns.

Ronahî: The Organisation of Revolutionary Toilers of Kurdistan said its base in the Balisan area of southern Kurdistan was targeted this morning by two bomb-laden drones.

Ronahî: According to their statement, the attack came from Iran and caused only material damage; no one was hurt.

Kamîran: There is more troubling news linked to unexploded ordnance.

Ronahî: In the town of Zirgan, remnants of war exploded inside a school, injuring several children.

Ronahî: The incident happened while the children were playing with the piece of ordnance. One of the children suffered a serious leg wound and was taken to hospital.

Kamîran: Turning to the western side of the world, all eyes have been on the outcome of the American vote.

Ronahî: Early results from the U.S. congressional midterm elections show that the Democratic Party has secured a notable victory.

Ronahî: Democrats have gained important seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, even making advances in traditionally Republican strongholds such as Texas and Kansas.

Kamîran: This possible shift in the balance of power in Congress is expected to bring a new dynamic between the executive branch and lawmakers.