ESU condemns absence of Syriacs in celebration of Beth Zalin centenary, calls for unified action against marginalization of Syriac people

BRUSSELS — On 20 August 2026, an event was held to mark the centenary of the city of Beth Zalin (Qamishli), attended by politicians, Kurdish figures, and representatives of the Syrian government, but with no participation or representation of the Syriac people. The absence angered several Syriac political parties, institutions and figures, who stressed that … The post ESU condemns absence of…