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What is the federation of Norther Syria?
With the Syrian Civil War, the Kurdish populated area in Northern Syria has gained de facto autonomy as the Federation of Northern Syria.
What is Rojava?
the Federation of Northern Syria - Rojava.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
The civil laws of Syria are valid in Rojava, as far as they do not conflict with the Constitution of Rojava.
Is Rojava separate from Syria?
Federation of Northern Syria - Rojava.
What is different about norther Syria?
Rojava, with the leading political actor being the progressive Democratic Union Party (PYD).

Question: How powerful is the PYD?
Self-contained rewrite: How powerful is the progressive Democratic Union Party PYD in Rojeva?