The success of this measure depends on effective and inclusive implementation that reaches all persons covered by Article 4 without discrimination, including those residing outside Syria, while upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. Against this backdrop, this report assesses the implementation of Article 4 of Decree No. 13 of 2026 by examining the experiences of affected persons and the challenges a nd opportunities arising from the procedures in place. Methodology This report employs a qualitative human rights monitoring methodology, combining individual interviews, direct field observation, and legal and procedural analysis of Article 4 of Decree No. 13 of 2026 and the procedures adopted for its implementation. Between 6 April and 22 May 2026, Synergy Association for Victims and the Network of Statelessness Victims in al-Hasakah (NSVH), in cooperation with the MENA Statelessness Network (Hawiati), conducted 18 individual interviews with Kurdish Unregistered Persons (Maktoumeen al-Qayd) and their family members from different areas of al-Hasakah Governorate, including al-Hasakah, Qamishli, al-Malikiyah/Derik, and Ras al-Ayn/Serekaniye. Additional interviews were conducted with individuals residing outside Syria, including in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Türkiye. The sample included persons who had successfully submitted applications under Article 4 of Decree No. 13 of 2026, as well as others who were unable to apply or complete the required procedures for various reasons. The report also draws on first-hand accounts from persons affected by statelessness, focusing on the consequences of nationality deprivation, their experiences with the current registration process, and the challenges encountered in obtaining documentation, registering, and following up on their applications. In addition, the report incorporates field observations collected during visits to registration centres for Unregistered Persons in al-Hasakah Governorate. These visits examined operational procedures, levels of organization, accessibility of services, and challenges faced by applicants. The analysis is further informed by expert legal assessments of the procedural and implementation aspects of Article 4 and the extent to which its practical application is consistent with relevant legal principles. The report focuses on assessing the practical and human rights dimensions of implementing Article 4 of Decree No. 13 of 2026 and documenting the challenges faced by affected persons during the registration process, with a view to supporting efforts to enhance the effectiveness, inclusiveness, and fairness of the procedures. To protect participants’ privacy and mitigate any potential adverse consequences arising from their participation, pseudonyms have been used for all individuals whose testimonies are cited in this report. SYNERGY | contact@hevdesti.org | www.hevdesti.org Page 7 of 19